From the emergence of data analytics to the increased need to attract young talent, the insurance industry is being impacted by a number of hot button trends. But what is in store for the actuarial space? We have identified the top five trending actuarial issues that are sure to make an impact in the coming ... What’s in Store for the Actuarial Field in 2015?
Happy, engaged employees are the key to a successful workforce. The employees who love their jobs and their companies are the most productive, effective and loyal. The positive energy these professionals bring to the workplace not only helps to create a cheerful work environment, but also directly affect your organization’s bottom line, service-quality and employee ... Love the One You’re With: Increasing Employee Engagement
It’s no secret that social media has become an integral part of today’s connected culture. In 2014, social media was already becoming a popular forum for professional recruitment—a trend that is expected to increase in the coming year. With an estimated 74 percent of all online adult internet users active on social media, it is ... Social Media: The New Recruitment Frontier?
On Sunday, February 1, twenty-two on-field players, $4 million ad spots, one chart-topping pop star and more than 100 million viewers will converge in Glendale, Arizona, for the most-watched event of the year. The countdown to Super Bowl XLIX is on. As you debate the outcome of the big game, predict the top ads and stock ... Did You Know? Insuring the Super Bowl
Today’s business interviews often prove ineffective in separating the good from the great. How can organizations ensure their interviews produce impactful hires? We share insights into successful interview strategies and best practices to ensure your organization finds the ideal employee. This edition also includes our regular overview of the industry’s current labor market and recent ... Compass 8.1: The Art Of Interviewing: Mastering The Candidate Selection Process
This blog entry is part four in Jacobson’s Generational Spotlight Series, which provides a general overview of the generations active in the workforce. While we understand that these overviews may include broad stereotypes that do not apply to all members of that particular generational breakdown, we believe there is value in looking at today’s professionals from ... Generational Spotlight: Traditionalists Influence the Business Landscape of Tomorrow
This blog entry is part three in Jacobson’s Generational Spotlight Series, which provides a general overview of the generations active in the workforce. While we understand that these overviews may include broad stereotypes that do not apply to all members of that particular breakdown, we believe there is value in looking at today’s professionals from a ... Generational Spotlight: Baby Boomers as the Workplace Leaders
This blog entry is part two in Jacobson’s Generational Spotlight Series, which provides a general overview of the generations active in the workforce. While we understand that these overviews may include broad stereotypes that do not apply to all members of that particular generational breakdown, we believe there is value in looking at today’s professionals from ... Generational Spotlight: Generation X Poised to Take the Lead
This blog entry is part one in Jacobson’s Generational Spotlight Series, which provides a general overview of the generations active in the workforce. While we understand that these overviews may include broad stereotypes that do not apply to all members of that particular generational breakdown, we believe there is value in looking at today’s professionals from ... Generational Spotlight: Millennials Shaping the Future Workplace
Ten volunteers, a few glue sticks, construction paper and a surprise visit from the one-and-only Cookie Monster are all it took to foster employee engagement and help promote the unique company culture at The Jacobson Group. On October 16th, a group of Jacobson employees visited Chicago’s Harold Washington Library as part of the Insurance Industry ... Corporate Citizenship: An Overlooked Talent Solution?
The leadership landscape of the insurance industry is poised to undergo monumental changes during the next 10 years. Currently, the fraction of professionals aged 55 and older within the insurance industry is nearly 30 percent higher than that same fraction measured within the economy as a whole. In addition, almost 25 percent of the current ... Generation X: Growing Tomorrow’s Insurance Leaders
The most important part of any organization is its employees. The effective engagement of employees can be the difference between business success and failure. However, as mentioned in a previous blog post, Gallup reports that 63% of U.S. employees are unhappy with their jobs, while 24% actively hate their position. Together, these number reflect a ... Personal Cheerleaders: Should Management Double as Employee Coaches?