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December 2024: Labor Market PULSE

We’re closing out 2024 with a stable labor market. The insurance industry unemployment rate continues to be low and revised numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show 13 consecutive months of employment growth. Additionally, all insurance industry categories we report on saw both weekly wage and employment growth in October*. Meanwhile, the greater U.S. ... December 2024: Labor Market PULSE





FAHP Annual Conference

The Jacobson Group is looking forward to attending the Florida Association of Health Plans (FAHP) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.  Representing the firm at this event will be Judy Busby, Senior Vice President of Executive Search and Corporate Strategy.



The Jacobson Group Named a 2025 Best Place to Work by Best Companies Group

CHICAGO – The Jacobson Group is a recipient of the inaugural Best Companies Group’s America’s Best Workplaces in 2025 Award, which identifies, recognizes and honors the best places of employment across the United States. The awards are held in partnership with BridgeTower Media. The program is a celebration of excellence in company culture that honors ... The Jacobson Group Named a 2025 Best Place to Work by Best Companies Group


Rethinking Annual Performance Assessments

As we near the end of 2024, annual performance assessments are on the minds of many companies. Traditionally, this is a time to reflect on the year and evaluate whether individuals achieved the goals they set back in January. However, if it’s November and you’re just now thinking about performance management, you’ve fallen behind. Companies ... Rethinking Annual Performance Assessments


November 2024: Labor Market PULSE

In October, we saw the unemployment rate for insurance carriers and related activities continue its decline from 3.1% in August, lowering to 1.5%. Meanwhile, the overall U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1%. While the labor market may be slightly cooling, it remains stable. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a decrease of 1,400 industry ... November 2024: Labor Market PULSE


Employee Engagement: Getting Back to Basics for 2025

Quiet quitting remains a concern, and insurers are seeking ideas to re-energize their teams in 2025. Explore ways to re-establish the connections and work environments that foster employee engagement in our latest white paper. 



Compass 17.4: Employee Engagement: Getting Back to Basics for 2025

This quarter’s Compass feature article offers ways to combat quiet quitting, enhance employee engagement and drive your organization forward in the new year. The newsletter also includes an overview of the industry’s current labor market and recent executive-level job changes.