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The Jacobson Group Named a 2025 Best Place to Work by Best Companies Group

CHICAGO – The Jacobson Group is a recipient of the inaugural Best Companies Group’s America’s Best Workplaces in 2025 Award, which identifies, recognizes and honors the best places of employment across the United States. The awards are held in partnership with BridgeTower Media. The program is a celebration of excellence in company culture that honors ... The Jacobson Group Named a 2025 Best Place to Work by Best Companies Group

Rethinking Annual Performance Assessments

As we near the end of 2024, annual performance assessments are on the minds of many companies. Traditionally, this is a time to reflect on the year and evaluate whether individuals achieved the goals they set back in January. However, if it’s November and you’re just now thinking about performance management, you’ve fallen behind. Companies ... Rethinking Annual Performance Assessments

November 2024: Labor Market PULSE

In October, we saw the unemployment rate for insurance carriers and related activities continue its decline from 3.1% in August, lowering to 1.5%. Meanwhile, the overall U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1%. While the labor market may be slightly cooling, it remains stable. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a decrease of 1,400 industry ... November 2024: Labor Market PULSE

Employee Engagement: Getting Back to Basics for 2025

Quiet quitting remains a concern, and insurers are seeking ideas to re-energize their teams in 2025. Explore ways to re-establish the connections and work environments that foster employee engagement in our latest white paper. 

Compass 17.4: Employee Engagement: Getting Back to Basics for 2025

This quarter’s Compass feature article offers ways to combat quiet quitting, enhance employee engagement and drive your organization forward in the new year. The newsletter also includes an overview of the industry’s current labor market and recent executive-level job changes.

APCIA Human Resources Conference

Join us as The Jacobson Group proudly serves as a Platinum Level Sponsor for the APCIA Human Resources Conference in Napa, California. Judy Busby, Karen Lopez and Mike Abate will be in attendance. Mike Abate, managing director, is co-presenting “Labor Trends and Succession Planning In Changing Market Conditions.” The session will leave attendees positioned to ... APCIA Human Resources Conference

Executive Roundtable Conference (APCIA)

The Jacobson Group is excited to be a gold sponsor at Executive Roundtable Conference in Naples, Florida. Mike Abate and Judy Busby will be representing Jacobson at this event.

AHOU Annual Conference

The Jacobson Group is proud to be exhibiting at the AHOU Annual Conference in Anaheim, California. Cody Fincher, Joanna Kruzel and Judy Busby will be attending on behalf on Jacobson. Judy Busby, senior vice president and managing director, is moderating a career development and talent retention panel. Hope to see you there!

PLRB Claims Conference and Insurance Services Expo

The Jacobson Group looks forward to being an exhibitor at the PLRB Claims and Insurance Services Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. Karen Lopez and Jeff Black will also be attending, representing our team.

AI’s Impact on Marketing Talent: Navigating the New Frontier

Jacobson’s Judy Busby, senior vice president and managing director, is excited to join the LIMRA (Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association) webinar, “AI’s Impact on Marketing Talent: Navigating the New Frontier.” This session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the roles, skills, and strategies of marketers in the life insurance, annuities, and workplace benefits sectors. ... AI’s Impact on Marketing Talent: Navigating the New Frontier