Today’s remote work environment and economic uncertainty is impacting businesses and job seekers alike. However, while many industries have made significant reductions to their staffing plans, insurers continue to hire amid the pandemic. Recruiting methods have changed to accommodate physical office closures, and individuals have had to quickly adjust to interviewing over platforms such as ... Continuing Your Job Search Remotely
As business continues remotely for the foreseeable future, insurers can no longer delay filling critical positions. However, onboarding employees from afar may seem like a daunting task. If you have a new employee joining your team while operating in a virtual environment, it’s paramount to have a well-thought-out remote onboarding plan in place. By being ... Developing a Successful Remote Onboarding Program
As organizations settle into operating within a virtual work environment, standard activities are transforming, including hiring techniques. Entire interview processes are now taking place behind screens and insurers must creatively adapt their approaches to talent acquisition in order to remain competitive. There’s a brand-new rule book in play, with companies often learning as they go ... Embracing Virtual Hiring to Remain Competitive
Each month, we highlight a few of our corporate employees from across The Jacobson Group as they share a bit about themselves and their roles. Get to know this month’s featured individuals below, along with a glimpse into how they’re keeping entertained while staying home. RACHEL GIESE Visual Design Coordinator, 1 year, 7 months ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – May 2020
In the past two months, insurers and their employees have been forced to adapt to a new business reality. Physical office locations are closed and some individuals are working from home for the first time in their careers. Other professionals may be accustomed to remote work, yet are now also responsible for educating their children, ... Creating a Positive Remote Culture
At this point, most professionals have worked from home for many weeks and are settling into the rhythm of their new work days. Organizations that didn’t previously have remote work programs in place have quickly adapted to effectively function in the new business climate. Working from home is becoming routine and the employee-manager relationship is ... Maintaining Effective Communication When Working Remotely
The global business community is in a state of transformation, as organizations work to understand the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their companies and industries. Recently, The Jacobson Group ran a study to uncover the initial effects of COVID-19 on the U.S. insurance industry’s labor market outlook. Our survey ran from March 31 to ... Impact of COVID-19 on Insurance Industry Hiring
CHICAGO – As the insurance industry evolves, so does the road to the c-suite. Gregory P. Jacobson, co-CEO of The Jacobson Group, will join a panel of industry leaders to share how today’s rising insurance talent can best position themselves to advance their careers at the Emerging Leaders Conference in Austin. In a fireside chat ... Jacobson Shares Insight on Aiming for the C-Suite with Future Insurance Leaders
In today’s physically isolated work setting, it’s important for organizations to promote a positive and supportive corporate culture that reflects your company values. By doing so, companies can keep their employees engaged and motivated.
In today’s remote work setting, it’s important for organizations to promote a supportive corporate culture that reflects your company values. By doing so, companies can keep their employees engaged and motivated.
Jacobson finished compiling the results of our Survey of the Current Insurance Labor Market, which we ran from March 31 – April 10 to determine how insurance carriers’ 2020 hiring plans have changed in response to COVID-19…
CHICAGO – A recent study conducted by The Jacobson Group has uncovered the initial impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. insurance industry’s labor market outlook. The survey, which ran from March 31 to April 10, shows 43.2 percent of insurers have adjusted their 2020 hiring plans in light of the pandemic. “While insurers are making ... New Study Uncovers Initial Effects of COVID-19 on the Insurance Labor Market