This quarter’s Compass feature article explores how to adapt your leadership style to be most effective in today’s hybrid environment. The newsletter also includes an overview of the industry’s current labor market and recent executive-level job changes.
The insurance industry has undergone dramatic transformation in recent years, and numerous shifts and challenges are still on the horizon. As priorities shift, its imperative boards take a deliberate and strategic approach to board refreshment and succession.
Published in CLM Magazine As professional values and motivators shift, employees are now reevaluating their goals and employer expectations and exploring new career opportunities. Learn how to come out ahead in the Great Reshuffle by proactively building your bench strength, focusing on employee needs and developing intentional retention plans.
Published in Insurance Journal: COVID-19 has forced the insurance industry to quickly adopt new ways of working. As customer expectations continue to evolve, insurance leaders must be future-focused and able to inspire and support new ideas and solutions within their teams. Fostering a culture of innovation to rise to new challenges and drive the industry ... Adapting and Evolving to Meet Future Demands
The use of contingent labor continues to increase, especially in today’s complex and continually changing business environment. Staffing Industry Analysts predicts staffing industry growth of 16% in 2021. Additionally, our recent Q3 2021 Insurance Labor Market Study found 96% of insurance carrier respondents plan to maintain or increase their use of interim employees in the ... Measuring the Effectiveness of Your Contingent Labor Program
The insurance industry’s unemployment rate dropped a full percentage point to 1.9% in September, reaching its lowest since the start of the pandemic. However, while the unemployment rate is low, industry employment also continues to drop. This is likely due to the complexity of the job market, and the effects of not only the Great ... October 2021: Labor Market Pulse
As the industry experiences “the Great Reshuffle,” it’s likely many people within your network are accepting positions at new companies, reevaluating their professional paths or making lateral moves. The experiences of the past 18 months have inspired individuals to reprioritize their work and personal responsibilities. Professionals have adjusted their employer expectations and redefined career satisfaction ... Four Questions for a Mindful and Focused Job Search
Published in Insurance Journal: As remote work continues to be the standard way of operating for most businesses, insurers must strive to keep individuals connected by taking a proactive and intentional approach to remote employee culture. Explore ways to develop long-term strategies around virtual engagement to keep employees engaged, productive and loyal.
For most insurers, the hiring process continues to be primarily virtual, bringing with it new obstacles and best practices. Candidates expect streamlined experiences tailored to the remote environment and have become less forgiving of avoidable missteps. Employers must be strategic about engaging candidates at every touchpoint, and presenting open roles and their organizations in the ... Recruiter Report: Creating an Optimal Candidate Experience
The insurance industry has undergone dramatic transformation in recent years, and numerous shifts and challenges are still on the horizon. In this issue, Greg Jacobson discusses taking a deliberate and strategic approach to board refreshment and succession to ensure your boardroom continually aligns with near- and long-term organizational goals
Published in AIRROC: Now in its 25th iteration, the Semi-Annual Insurance Labor Outlook Study collects and examines data on insurance industry trends and projections. AIRROC highlights a few trends and insights from our Q3 2021 Insurance Labor Outlook Study.
The results of the third quarter iteration of the 2021 U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study are now available. The study, led by The Jacobson Group and Aon, plc, examines insurance industry labor and hiring trends. View highlighted stats in our infographic.