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The Jacobson Journal: An Insurance Talent Blog

Recruiter Report: Planning for a Long-Term Hybrid Workforce

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Sep 27, 2023 3:04:04 PM

In our conversations with insurance leaders, an increasing number of companies are sharing their plans to remain hybrid for the long term. In fact, our Q3 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study found 92% of insurers currently offer hybrid work, with about two-thirds expecting employees to be in the office at least one day per week through the end of the year.

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Recruiter Report: Engaging New Hires Prior to Their First Day

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Jul 6, 2023 9:57:53 AM

In past editions of Recruiter Report, we’ve discussed many different aspects of the hiring process and best practices for being effective in a virtual environment. However, one topic that has frequently been coming up in our recent conversations with hiring managers is the time after an offer’s been accepted and before the individual’s start date. In this issue of Recruiter Report, we’re focusing on the few weeks following interviews, offers and negotiations and answering the question, “How can companies make new hires feel welcomed and valued prior to their first day of work?”

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Recruiter Report: Are We Still in a Candidate's Market?

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Apr 5, 2023 9:50:06 AM

Last year, we were in the midst of one of the most competitive labor markets the insurance industry has ever seen. Candidates gained a substantial upper hand in the hiring process, leveraging a red-hot recruiting climate and competing offers to raise their expectations around compensation, benefits and flexibility.

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Recruiter Report: The Pros and Cons of Holiday Recruiting

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Dec 19, 2022 8:18:38 AM

The holiday season can be a unique time for recruiting. However, while there are often challenges in terms of scheduling and time off, there’s also an opportunity to recruit top talent in a less competitive market. Whether you are looking to fill a position within the next few weeks or considering holding off on new searches until 2023, there are multiple factors to take into account. In this edition of Recruiter Report, we focus on the timeframe between Thanksgiving and the new year, answering the question, what are the pros and cons of recruiting during the holidays?

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Recruiter Report: Recruiting for Skills, Not Experience

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Oct 14, 2022 2:50:08 PM

The tight labor market continues to intensify, with savvy insurers seeking creative ways to attract qualified professionals and expand their talent pools. Our team regularly works with hiring managers to determine the needs of a particular role, as well as how to creatively uncover qualified, yet perhaps non-traditional, candidates. In this edition of Recruiter Report, we explore how to look beyond professionals’ experience and resumes to uncover their potential for success in a role. Below we explore the pressing question, How can insurers most effectively recruit for skills?

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