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The Jacobson Journal: An Insurance Talent Blog

Developing a Total Rewards Program that Energizes Employees

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Apr 14, 2021 2:46:34 PM

As hiring managers evolve their recruiting processes to accommodate today’s primarily virtual work environment, they must also account for employees’ changing needs. Ninety-six percent of HR leaders say creating a great employee experience is becoming increasingly important, impacting not only retention, but the organization’s bottom line. However, exactly what individuals desire from a company is shifting, especially in light of COVID-19.

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Topics: Retention, Recruitment, 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

Energizing and Engaging Employees

Posted by Abbe Sodikoff and Blake Grimm on Nov 30, 2020 9:15:00 AM

There’s no doubt all individuals have been affected by the past year’s events in a variety of ways. Especially as many employees begin to experience “pandemic fatigue” and some regions are again tightening restrictions, it’s important to ensure current practices are still working. Now is the time for insurers to rethink all areas of business, including how they engage and energize their employees.

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Topics: Retention, Work-At-Home, Company Culture

The Importance of People Analytics in the COVID-19 World

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Aug 19, 2020 10:10:24 AM

Work environments have shifted dramatically in the past six months and human resources leaders are tasked with evaluating new team compositions, productivity measures, hiring techniques and more. As insurers work to understand the short- and long-term impacts of the pandemic on their teams, people analytics can play an important role in making informed talent decisions.

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Topics: Analytics, Retention, Recruitment, Talent, Culture, Onboarding

Developing a Culture of Change to Support Modernization

Posted by The Jacobson Group on Dec 18, 2019 11:04:58 AM

As insurance organizations undergo modernization efforts, the ability to successfully manage change is becoming increasingly important. According to an Accenture survey, 63 percent of executives say that in the next three years, they expect job growth to be driven by intelligent technologies. The World Economic Forum estimates 75 million jobs will be displaced by technology, with 133 million net new jobs being created. Some reports even suggest 65 percent of children entering primary school will end up working in jobs that don’t exist yet.

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Topics: Retention, Culture