Organizations are continuing to navigate new challenges and enter uncharted territory as we move toward 2023. To help leaders gain a better understanding of the current talent marketplace, we’ve polled our LinkedIn audience on a number of timely talent topics. Below is a compilation of the results and a snapshot into the industry’s take on a variety of issues.
Polling Results: How are Organizations Navigating the Current Talent Marketplace?
Posted by The Jacobson Group on Dec 15, 2022 9:49:15 AM
Topics: Labor Market, Talent
Optimizing Your Contingent Labor Program in Today’s Economy
Posted by Alicia Morris on Jun 21, 2022 9:26:07 AM
As the candidate’s market continues, insurers are adapting their talent plans to best meet the needs of their employees and customers. A low unemployment rate and high number of open insurance roles have given candidates the upper hand in terms of recruitment, with job seekers often receiving strong offers from multiple companies. As organizations recalibrate their total rewards packages to accommodate shifting employee expectations around flexibility, work environments and compensation, contingent labor programs are also being impacted. Here are a few areas to consider as you optimize your contingent labor plans for the current environment.
Topics: Recruitment, Talent
Insight on Today's Pressing Talent Questions
Posted by The Jacobson Group on May 25, 2022 11:53:13 AM
The talent landscape continues to shift and present new challenges for insurance leaders. From the abrupt adoption of remote work and a focus on contingency planning at the start of the pandemic to the current “Great Reshuffle” (and potentially “the Great Regret”), ongoing evolution and real-time learning have been key themes throughout the past two-plus years.
Topics: Talent, Leadership
Entering 2022, we mark nearly two years of adapting to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Shifting employee expectations and long-term virtual and hybrid work environments, along with a tight labor market, will all impact how insurers approach their talent strategies in the new year. Below are a few of the key trends we’re anticipating. To read more, download our complete 2022 Insurance Talent Trends Guide.
Topics: Recruitment, Diversity, Inclusion, Insurance, Talent, Work-At-Home, Company Culture
Developing Leaders for Tomorrow’s Actuarial Teams
Posted by The Jacobson Group on Nov 8, 2021 10:02:08 AM
One of the pressing topics within the actuarial community is how to grow and develop good actuaries into great managers. The actuarial profession is built upon solid technical skills and ongoing development. An analytical mindset and the ability to comprehend complex data sets and numbers create a firm foundation for any young actuary. However, as individuals step into management roles, they must augment this knowledge with leadership skills to be truly successful.
Topics: Talent, Leadership