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Insurance Talent Trends to Watch in 2020

The insurance industry stands amid a rapidly evolving talent market. Insurers are faced with the rise of blended workforces, diversity efforts, mental health and automation. Is your organization prepared?Discover the top ten insurance talent trends we’ll see in 2020 below.   1. Employers Adapt to a Candidate-Driven Recruiting Climate By uncovering candidates’ motivators, hiring managers ... Insurance Talent Trends to Watch in 2020

Developing a Culture of Change to Support Modernization

As insurance organizations undergo modernization efforts, the ability to successfully manage change is becoming increasingly important. According to an Accenture survey, 63 percent of executives say that in the next three years, they expect job growth to be driven by intelligent technologies. The World Economic Forum estimates 75 million jobs will be displaced by technology, ... Developing a Culture of Change to Support Modernization

Seven Tips for Recruiting During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is a unique time of year from a recruiting standpoint. On one hand, professionals are often on a break from their current jobs and may be evaluating their long-term professional goals. Conversely, potential candidates and internal staff often have conflicting schedules, making it difficult to coordinate interviews and keep momentum going. As ... Seven Tips for Recruiting During the Holiday Season

How to Keep Employees Motivated During the Holidays

The holidays seem to arrive earlier every year. Before you know it, your employees will be inundated with out-of-town guests, holiday travel, meal planning and gift shopping. Get ahead of the distractions with these tips to make sure your team stays on task for a productive holiday season. Set Project PrioritiesDuring the holidays, employees may ... How to Keep Employees Motivated During the Holidays

The Actuarial Mid-Level Talent Gap: An Update

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

Committing to Strategic Professional 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

How to Avoid Spooking Your Candidate

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

Getting Internal Buy-In for Temporary Talent

Insurers are facing a challenging recruiting climate, driven by mass Baby Boomer retirements, a low unemployment rate and continued job growth. There are currently about 250,000 open roles in finance and insurance alone, and not enough qualified individuals to fill them. Insurers that have been operating with lean workforces or tackling unforeseen workloads will likely ... Getting Internal Buy-In for Temporary Talent

Insurance Industry Growth Leads to Competitive Labor Market

The results from our most recent Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study are now available! The study, conducted by The Jacobson Group and Aon plc, uncovers revenue and hiring trends within the insurance industry. We are highlighting key data points from the Q3 2019 results, and you can download the full results summary, webinar and ... Insurance Industry Growth Leads to Competitive Labor Market

Humanizing Accounting and Finance Modernization

As the insurance industry adopts new technologies and undergoes modernization efforts, accounting and finance departments have much to gain. Automation is allowing for reduced processing times, increased efficiency and higher service levels. More redundant tasks within bookkeeping and data entry are being taken over by artificial intelligence, and machine learning is identifying patterns and streamlining ... Humanizing Accounting and Finance Modernization

Preparing for Open Enrollment Now to Avoid Burnout Later

The 2020 healthcare open enrollment period is nearly here, slated to run from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15, 2019, with Medicare open enrollment from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. As you know, with this seasonal spike in enrollment comes a much heavier workload. How can you best prepare for the influx to avoid staff burnout ... Preparing for Open Enrollment Now to Avoid Burnout Later

Key Attributes of Tomorrow’s Insurance Leaders

The insurance talent landscape is shifting. Many senior-level employees are nearing retirement, Millennials and GenXers are moving into leadership positions, and members of Generation Z are securing their first jobs. Along with these demographic shifts, technology is redefining roles, making today’s desired leadership skills much different than those of even 10 years ago. Current insurance ... Key Attributes of Tomorrow’s Insurance Leaders

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