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The Jacobson Journal: An Insurance Talent Blog

Creating a Best-in-Class Contingent Labor Program

Posted by Alicia Morris on Jun 30, 2021 9:01:00 AM

In order to remain agile in today’s evolving insurance landscape, many organizations are increasing their use of contingent workers, leveraging interim talent on an as-needed basis. In fact, a recent McKinsey study found 70% of executives plan to employ more onsite contract workers in the next two years. Research from Gartner further supports this growth, sharing that employers plan to increase their use of interim employees following the pandemic, both as a cost-saving measure and to maintain flexibility.

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Topics: Insurance Recruitment and Selection, Talent

8 Talent Trends to Watch in 2021

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Dec 22, 2020 12:33:15 PM

The past year was one of ongoing change, redirection and flexibility. Insurers faced many challenges and had to evolve their ways of operating, communicating and servicing customers. As we enter 2021, priorities are continuing to shift and companies are adjusting their talent strategies to be most impactful.

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Topics: Retention, Recruitment, Insurance Recruitment and Selection, Diversity, Inclusion, Professional Development, Talent, Culture, Work-At-Home, Onboarding

8 Tips to Ensure Project Success

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Sep 9, 2020 11:52:24 AM

Keeping insurance organizations running smoothly is more important than ever, and an experienced staffing firm can be a valuable resource for filling talent gaps or handling special projects. As organizations embrace the hybrid staffing model, there are several things we recommend to help develop a strong partnership with your interim staffing partner and, ultimately, ensure the success of any project. Most of these tips can apply to internal special project teams, as well.

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Topics: Recruitment, Insurance Recruitment and Selection, Talent, Onboarding

Creating Compelling Job Postings

Posted by Brett Carter on Jun 26, 2020 11:47:08 AM

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 be time for an overhaul. Take a fresh look to make sure you’re presenting your open positions in a way that is effective in attracting the right talent.

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Topics: Recruitment, Insurance Recruitment and Selection

How to Avoid Spooking Your Candidate

Posted by Diana Shay Milazzo on Oct 1, 2019 9:43:10 AM

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 and make sure you’re not “spooking” your candidates.

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Topics: Recruitment, Insurance Recruitment and Selection, Interviews