The insurance industry is faced with a quickly evolving talent market. To adapt to this new marketplace, insurers must utilize blended workforces, inclusive hiring practices and human-focused automation. By acclimatizing to these new trends, companies can prepare for the future of work and thrive in 2020.
At The Jacobson Group, we’re dedicated to our employees and their professional development and growth. Each quarter, we present the Bravo Award to one of our hardworking employees. The award recognizes individuals who have exemplified outstanding performance, service, and commitment to our core values and goals. This quarter, we presented this award to Kelly Hudak, ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Dec. 2019
The insurance industry is evolving at a rapid pace and new ideas, tools and technologies abound. In today’s volatile climate, an ongoing commitment to learning and professional development is crucial to stay competitive; however, formal programs are often catered more to young professionals who are starting out in their careers. While continual growth and improvement ... Tips for Staying Relevant, No Matter How Seasoned Your Career
Many people on the job hunt think they should take a break during the holidays because “no one is hiring,” but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Just as you’re able to take some time to think about your next professional steps, insurers often use this slower season to strategize on hiring needs. Because ... Maximize Your Holiday Job Search to Minimize New Year Stress
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
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
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
At The Jacobson Group, we’re dedicated to our employees and their professional development and growth. Each month, we highlight a few of our corporate employees from across the company as they share a bit about themselves and their roles. Get to know these individuals below. View last month’s edition of our Employee Spotlight here. ALEC ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Nov. 2019
There’s a new ghastly trend running rampant among job seekers. Within the past couple years, ghosting has become a common occurrence, with 83 percent of employers reporting they’ve been ghosted by a candidate. Originally a term reserved for the dating world, ghosting has expanded into the professional realm. Loosely defined, it describes a person not ... Save the Ghosting for Halloween: Don’t Let Your Professional Reputation Haunt You
In today’s market, many organizations are so focused on attracting and growing millennials and Generation Z, they forget to harness their older employees; wide knowledge base and skill sets. By embracing the diverse workforce, they can be best positioned to benefit from the unique skill sets and talents all employees have to offer.
ATLANTA – Hancock Claims Consultants president and CEO, John Bradford Hancock, today announced that Jeffrey Rainville has joined the company as senior vice president – carrier relations and business development. The search was conducted by the executive search practice of The Jacobson Group. Joyce Dunn, vice president and managing partner, led this successful engagement. “Jeff ... Hancock Claims Consultants Announces Selection of New Senior Vice President – Carrier Relations and Business 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