Published in PropertyCasualty: While recruiting and hiring have evolved over the years; and fairly dramatically in just the past few months; insurers don’t always give the same attention to their job postings. Templated listings or outdated formats may not present the compelling first impression you need to engage top insurance talent.
Insurance organizations’ responses have aligned to the change curve and ways boards can provide guidance as companies move to the later stages of the curve. This issue’s feature article explains how boards can best support their CEOs as they position their organizations for success in the new landscape.
While many aspects of recruiting and hiring have evolved over the years (and fairly dramatically in just the past few months), employers don’t always give the same attention to their job postings. If your team has been using templated listings or doesn’t remember the last time they’ve made updates to language and format, it may ... Creating Compelling Job Postings
Now that organizations have been operating virtually for a few months, some of the initial novelty has worn off. Professionals are settling into their home offices and adopting new norms and expectations for operating in the current state of business. As the remote work environment becomes commonplace, it’s important to revitalize your role in propelling ... Contributing to Company Culture Remotely
Insurance organizations are looking beyond their immediate circumstances to how they must transform in the coming months and years. As insurers develop strategies for the post-pandemic reality, a number of talent-related shifts should be considered for a comprehensive approach.
Published in PropertyCasualty360 As of May 2020, the insurance sector has not experienced the mass layoffs seen in the greater economy. Though our April Survey of the Current Insurance Labor Market showed insurers were making some changes to their hiring plans, they were relatively minimal in comparison.
CHICAGO – The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of insurance talent, was named to the 2020 Forbes List of America’s Best Recruiting Firms. The list was divided into two categories: executive search and professional recruiting, with Jacobson being one of only 69 firms (about 18 percent) ranked in both. This is the second consecutive year ... Forbes Names Jacobson One of America’s Best Recruiting Firms for Second Consecutive Year
Published in IA Magazine: Insurers that work to increase company diversity tend to experience benefits like more effective decision making, enhanced problem-solving and even increased revenue. However, these improvements are not solely from achieving a diverse hire quota and result from intentional and thoughtful inclusion efforts.
For the past two years, employment scams have been deemed the riskiest type of scam for individuals ages 18-54, according to the Better Business Bureau. Through this type of fraud, individuals pretend to be recruiters, often asking for personal information and even money to move forward with a job offer. As the coronavirus pandemic creates ... Avoiding Employment Scams
Today’s remote work environment and economic uncertainty is impacting businesses and job seekers alike. However, while many industries have made significant reductions to their staffing plans, insurers continue to hire amid the pandemic. Recruiting methods have changed to accommodate physical office closures, and individuals have had to quickly adjust to interviewing over platforms such as ... Continuing Your Job Search Remotely
As business continues remotely for the foreseeable future, insurers can no longer delay filling critical positions. However, onboarding employees from afar may seem like a daunting task. If you have a new employee joining your team while operating in a virtual environment, it’s paramount to have a well-thought-out remote onboarding plan in place. By being ... Developing a Successful Remote Onboarding Program
As organizations settle into operating within a virtual work environment, standard activities are transforming, including hiring techniques. Entire interview processes are now taking place behind screens and insurers must creatively adapt their approaches to talent acquisition in order to remain competitive. There’s a brand-new rule book in play, with companies often learning as they go ... Embracing Virtual Hiring to Remain Competitive