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The Jacobson Journal: An Insurance Talent Blog

Encouraging Mentorships to Strengthen Your Workforce

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Oct 30, 2020 8:50:19 AM

Mentoring relationships are integral to comprehensive employee development programs. The abrupt shift to the virtual environment has caused many organizations to put professional development aside in light of more pressing business concerns. However, now that many organizations are successfully moving forward in this new environment, employee development is more important than ever.

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Topics: Professional Development, Company Culture, Mentorship

Developing Leaders in the Remote Environment

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Oct 26, 2020 1:13:48 PM

Insurers are adjusting many aspects of business in order to accommodate a primarily virtual world. As the business environment evolves, the skills and competencies necessary for successful managers are also shifting. Organizations must rethink their approach to leader development and build plans that will hold up in the age of COVID-19 and beyond.

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Topics: Professional Development, Work-At-Home

The Need for Risk Storytellers

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Jul 7, 2020 10:10:32 AM

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 data analytics, enterprise risk management and actuarial are also moving up many organizations’ “must have” priority lists.

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Topics: Analytics, Insurance, Professional Development, Talent

How to Keep Employees Motivated During the Holidays

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Nov 12, 2019 10:17:00 AM

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.

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Topics: Retention, Professional Development

Committing to Strategic Professional Development

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Oct 22, 2019 10:04:00 AM

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 initiatives also contribute to larger business goals.

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Topics: Insurance, Professional Development