It’s no secret the actuarial world has been facing a mid-level talent gap. In a white paper last year, “The Actuarial Talent Challenge: Combatting the Mid-Level Gap,” we examined some of the causes for this gap and ways insurers were working to close it. As we near the end of 2019, we’re taking a fresh ... The Actuarial Mid-Level Talent Gap: An Update
At The Jacobson Group, we’re dedicated to our employees and their professional development and growth. Each month, we highlight a few of our corporate employees from across the company as they share a bit about themselves and their roles. Get to know these individuals below. View last month’s edition of our Employee Spotlight here. ALEC ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Nov. 2019
There’s a new ghastly trend running rampant among job seekers. Within the past couple years, ghosting has become a common occurrence, with 83 percent of employers reporting they’ve been ghosted by a candidate. Originally a term reserved for the dating world, ghosting has expanded into the professional realm. Loosely defined, it describes a person not ... Save the Ghosting for Halloween: Don’t Let Your Professional Reputation Haunt You
In today’s market, many organizations are so focused on attracting and growing millennials and Generation Z, they forget to harness their older employees; wide knowledge base and skill sets. By embracing the diverse workforce, they can be best positioned to benefit from the unique skill sets and talents all employees have to offer.
ATLANTA – Hancock Claims Consultants president and CEO, John Bradford Hancock, today announced that Jeffrey Rainville has joined the company as senior vice president – carrier relations and business development. The search was conducted by the executive search practice of The Jacobson Group. Joyce Dunn, vice president and managing partner, led this successful engagement. “Jeff ... Hancock Claims Consultants Announces Selection of New Senior Vice President – Carrier Relations and Business Development
Professional development is a vital component of employee engagement, retention and career satisfaction. Training magazine found U.S. companies spent about $87.6 billion on training and development in 2018. Amazon alone recently announced it’s investing an average of $7,000 per employee for voluntary training programs. As companies begin to reinvest in employees’ individual growth, it’s important these ... Committing to Strategic Professional Development
This issue’s feature article discusses how insurers can embrace the diverse workforce and consciously engage their seasoned employees. By doing so, they can be best positioned to benefit from the unique skill sets and talents all employees have to offer.
Published in Insurance Journal Company culture should be much more than surface-level perks. Businesses now offer employees gym memberships, fully-stocked fridges and dry-cleaning services among other benefits. However, a thriving company culture, distinguished by transparent leadership and staff involvement, can be much more impactful for employees.
This article was originally published in the Fourth Quarter 2019 issue of Inside Medical Liability magazine, MPL Association. Copyright 2019. Posted with permission of the MPL Association. In the current employment climate, defining transferable skills and translating those skills to medical professional liability is key to maintaining a strong and viable talent pool. By doing ... Looking Outside MPL in the Competitive Labor Market
It is important to recruit and retain executive talent through attractive compensation. By re-imagining compensation programs to ensure they align with companies’ overall goals and values, boards can set the stage to build a strong executive team.
As a talent-focused organization, The Jacobson Group is dedicated to our employees and their professional development and growth. In fact, we were recently named a Best Place to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance. Get to know a few of our corporate employees as they share a bit about themselves and their roles. KESHIHA ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Oct. 2019
Insurance recruiting can be a delicate balance. On one hand, you’re trying to learn more about your candidate and express interest. On the other, you don’t want to seem as if you are desperate to fill a role, or the position itself is undesirable. As we approach Halloween, it’s time to take a step back ... How to Avoid Spooking Your Candidate