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Insurance Labor Study Finds Recruiting Difficulty Continues Despite Pandemic

CHICAGO – The latest iteration of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study, conducted by The Jacobson Group and Aon plc, found 83 percent of respondents intend to maintain or increase staff in the next 12 months. “The insurance industry has proven relatively stable in comparison to the overall economy and insurers continue to compete ... Insurance Labor Study Finds Recruiting Difficulty Continues Despite Pandemic


The Importance of People Analytics in the COVID-19 World

Work environments have shifted dramatically in the past six months and human resources leaders are tasked with evaluating new team compositions, productivity measures, hiring techniques and more. As insurers work to understand the short- and long-term impacts of the pandemic on their teams, people analytics can play an important role in making informed talent decisions. ... The Importance of People Analytics in the COVID-19 World



Hybrid Workforces: Evolving Strategies for Evolving Teams

Many organizations are embracing hybrid workforces − comprised of on-site, remote, full- and part-time employees, contract workers and more − as an effective solution to these challenging and evolving times. Learn the benefits a blended workforce offers and how to effectively manage hybrid teams for success.



Best Practices for Negotiating Salary

There are several factors to consider when contemplating a job offer. Company culture, flexibility, benefits and advancement opportunities, among many other components, should all be taken into account. However, many people find the idea of negotiating an offer – especially the salary component – to be awkward and unnatural. Others may feel like they’ll be ... Best Practices for Negotiating Salary



Management Techniques for CAT Season Success

As we continue through CAT season in the midst of a global pandemic, being prepared for the unknown is more important than ever. In order to best accommodate unforeseen circumstances and increased workloads, claims departments are leveraging hybrid teams that include a variety of employment types, including full-time and part-time employees, as well as interim ... Management Techniques for CAT Season Success


People Analytics in the Age of COVID-19

Published in Insurance Journal Insurance organizations have recently been navigating a number of talent shifts. Data and analytics can provide the insights necessary for navigating next steps and making informed talent decisions as organizations move forward in the new reality



The Need for Risk Storytellers

As the business world adapts and flexes its collective muscle in the Age of COVID-19, there’s an increased focus on risk, data and communication. Chief risk officers and risk managers are emerging as in-demand and essential positions, and risk expertise is actively sought in the boardroom. Functions within the realm of risk management, such as ... The Need for Risk Storytellers


Managing Blended Teams for a Seamless CAT Season

Published in Insurance Journal: By leveraging blended workforces, which include a variety of employment types, insurance companies are best equipped to accommodate shifting priorities and workloads while providing seamless service to their customers.