It is my pleasure to introduce a guest blogger for this latest post. Abbe Sodikoff is a senior vice president and health sales manager here at Jacobson, providing leadership to our subject matter experts health services team. Her insights into open enrollment are worth a read. Enjoy… The 2016 healthcare open enrollment period is nearly here. Slated to run ... Open Enrollment: Is Your Organization Prepared?
There is a growing movement within the business world toward authentic leadership. Just what is this emerging new style of leadership and how can business leaders adopt it? As we discussed in our latest edition of Compass, employees are looking for a new kind of business leader. Having experienced drastic labor cuts, dishonest business practices ... Today’s Business Mandate: The Search for Authentic Leadership
Once considered “career suicide,” having a resume with multiple short tenures was a sure fire way to get your job application immediately discarded. However, the volatile business climate of the last few years has resulted in a permanent mindset shift away from job longevity. Some of today’s professionals are touting “job hopping” as a form ... Is “Job Hopping” No Longer Passé?
The difficult economic climate of the last decade has created a feeling of distrust in organizational leaders. Today’s employees are looking for a new kind of business leader to take the helm. Jacobson shares insights on the positive impact authentic leadership is having on organizational productivity and success. This edition also includes our regular overview ... Compass 8.3: Today’S Business Mandate: The Search For Authentic Leadership
The dog days of summer are here and with them come ice cream socials, trips to the beach, softball games, and backyard barbeques. As the weather heats up, many organizations are seeing their employee engagement drop. According to Captivate Network, the “lazy days of summer” often have a significantly negative impact on the workforce. Organizations ... Keep Your Employees Engaged as the Temperature Heats Up
Insurers are having a difficult time finding and recruiting underwriting talent. But what exactly is to blame for this growing talent shortage? Insurance underwriting unemployment is nearly four times lower than the national rate and nearly half the overall insurance rate. With virtually non-existent unemployment, the pool of potential talent is tightening, making it more and ... Where have all the underwriters gone?
The work-at-home movement is taking off within the business world. Already, it is estimated that 30 million professionals in the U.S. are working from home at least once a week. According to a study by the Telework Research Network, that number is expected to increase by 63 percent in the next five years. While The ... Can Work-At-Home Benefit Your Organization?
Regulatory bodies, both within the U.S. and internationally, have turned their focus toward expanding their oversight and enforcement activities. With this trend only expected to accelerate, the increase in regulatory changes is creating an industry-wide ripple effect that is expected to impact the majority of insurers. Already, the industry is predicting a number of new ... The Regulatory Revolution: Five Emerging Trends Impacting the Insurance Industry
It is my pleasure to introduce a guest blogger for this latest post. Steve Lessaris is a Client Development Manager with our Professional Insurance Recruiting practice. Steve recently attended the 2nd Annual Analytics for Insurance USA Conference and gathered some insights that are definitely worth a read. Enjoy… The recent advances in analytics and big ... How Big Data and Analytics are Changing the Way Insurers Do Business
Do you know how your organization is perceived outside of the office? Do potential candidates view your organizations as a great place to work? As Catherine Prete, Jacobson’s senior vice preside of operations, discussed in our latest edition of Compass, your talent brand can play an important role in attracting and retaining professionals. In fact, ... Is Your Talent Brand up to the Job?
Cyber is everywhere, even earning its own CSI spin off on TV! With the well-publicized cyber attacks and data breaches at Target, NATO, JPMorgan Chase, and Anthem, cyber security and losses associated with cyber crimes are a growing concern throughout the business world. While the total number of data breaches and record exposures often fluctuates ... The Growing Cyber Threat
In today’s challenging labor market, having a positive public persona plays a key role in successfully attracting and engaging both current and potential employees. However, despite recognizing its importance, a number of organizations are failing to take a strategic approach to building and cultivating their images. How can organizations ensure their brand resonates with top ... Compass 8.2: Building Your Talent Brand: Ensuring Success In Today’S Talent Market