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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Topics: Retention, Professional Development