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 this year’s holiday season kicks off, there are a few things employers should consider in terms of their hiring strategies.
Seven Tips for Recruiting During the Holiday Season
Posted by Blake Grimm on Nov 19, 2019 11:13:22 AM
Topics: Recruitment, Interviews
The Actuarial Mid-Level Talent Gap: An Update
Posted by The Jacobson Group on Nov 5, 2019 9:18:08 AM
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 look at the trends impacting the actuarial world and this still very relevant talent challenge.
Topics: Retention, Recruitment
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.
Topics: Recruitment, Insurance Recruitment and Selection, Interviews
Insurance Industry Growth Leads to Competitive Labor Market
Posted by The Jacobson Group on Sep 5, 2019 10:35:25 AM
The results from our most recent Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study are now available! The study, conducted by The Jacobson Group and Aon plc, uncovers revenue and hiring trends within the insurance industry. We are highlighting key data points from the Q3 2019 results, and you can download the full results summary, webinar and slide deck for additional insights and commentary.
Topics: Labor Market, Recruitment, Insurance
Key Attributes of Tomorrow's Insurance Leaders
Posted by The Jacobson Group on Aug 6, 2019 10:08:00 AM
The insurance talent landscape is shifting. Many senior-level employees are nearing retirement, Millennials and GenXers are moving into leadership positions, and members of Generation Z are securing their first jobs. Along with these demographic shifts, technology is redefining roles, making today’s desired leadership skills much different than those of even 10 years ago.