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Forbes Names Jacobson One of America’s Best Recruiting Firms for Second Consecutive Year

CHICAGO – The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of insurance talent, was named to the 2020 Forbes List of America’s Best Recruiting Firms. The list was divided into two categories: executive search and professional recruiting, with Jacobson being one of only 69 firms (about 18 percent) ranked in both. This is the second consecutive year ... Forbes Names Jacobson One of America’s Best Recruiting Firms for Second Consecutive Year

Avoiding Employment Scams

For the past two years, employment scams have been deemed the riskiest type of scam for individuals ages 18-54, according to the Better Business Bureau. Through this type of fraud, individuals pretend to be recruiters, often asking for personal information and even money to move forward with a job offer. As the coronavirus pandemic creates ... Avoiding Employment Scams

Continuing Your Job Search Remotely

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

Embracing Virtual Hiring to Remain Competitive

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

Jacobson Employee Spotlight – May 2020

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

Creating a Positive Remote Culture

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
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Jacobson Shares Insight on Aiming for the C-Suite with Future Insurance Leaders

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

Compass 13.2: Managing a Remote Employee Culture

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.