Is the work-at-home craze a disaster or a revelation changing the face of how business is done? With no right answer, companies must come up with a workaround that complements and improves its own unique culture. In this white paper CEO Greg Jacobson discusses the pros and cons of telecommuting to help you make the right decision for your organization.

The insurance industry unemployment rate increased to 5.8 percent in April. PULSE serves as a supplement to our quarterly newsletter, Compass, by providing an overview of the industry's current labor market on a monthly basis. The feature includes insurance industry labor statistics and graphs to illustrate changes.

The greatest, and unfortunately most scarce, asset in an organization is its people. As new trends emerge in recruitment and engagement, employers must reinvigorate and strengthen their strategies. Discover how to take advantage of the issues motivating today’s customer service workforce to strengthen and build the talent pipeline in 2013 and beyond.

The “war for talent” is escalating and insurers are beginning to feel the squeeze of the skills gap! In a hyper-connected society, the way employers reach candidates and employees is vastly different than the past. Further, the current landscape offers workers opportunities like never before. These forces are game changers! Are you up for the challenge of recruiting and engaging the best and brightest? 

Ramp up your career momentum! Today’s workforce has the tools and knowledge to work smarter—not harder. How can we embrace this new work philosophy and use it to get ahead? This session will explore what it takes to be a high-potential employee in today’s marketplace. 

Is the work-at-home craze a disaster or a revelation changing the face of how business is done? With no right answer, companies must come up with a workaround that complements and improves its own unique culture. In this issue of Compass CEO Greg Jacobson discusses the pros and cons of telecommuting to help you make the right decision for your organization. Our regular overview of the industry's current labor market and recent executive-level job changes are also included in this issue.

The insurance industry unemployment rate decreased to 3.7 percent in March. PULSE serves as a supplement to our quarterly newsletter, Compass, by providing an overview of the industry's current labor market on a monthly basis. The feature includes insurance industry labor statistics and graphs to illustrate changes.

Overall, the U.S. has experienced moderate job growth as the economy improves. In the insurance industry alone, things may be heating up faster. In the first quarter of 2013, the Semi-Annual Insurance Labor Outlook Study returned positive projections in terms of revenue and staffing.

The industry is evolving and the actuarial marketplace is too! A competitive environment means the race for innovation is on. This presentation explores employment and labor market data and projections for actuaries and the industry as a whole. Game-changing topics include diversity, social media and tools to build a state of the art career development tool kit!

The insurance industry unemployment rate decreased to 3.9 percent in February. PULSE serves as a supplement to our quarterly newsletter, Compass, by providing an overview of the industry's current labor market on a monthly basis. The feature includes insurance industry labor statistics and graphs to illustrate changes.

The Jacobson Group and Ward Group will reveal the results of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study in this complimentary webinar. The study gathers data from participating industry organizations across all sectors. The results of the study provide valuable information on insurance industry labor trends and future staffing expectations.

Traditional business plans are a lot of work and they are rarely put to good use. No one benefits from a complex business plan that is too confusing to execute. This article aims to inspire simplified business plans with effective, clear accountabilities that will drive organizations all year long.

The insurance industry unemployment rate increased to 4.7 percent in January. PULSE serves as a supplement to our quarterly newsletter, Compass, by providing an overview of the industry's current labor market on a monthly basis. The feature includes insurance industry labor statistics and graphs to illustrate changes.
 

As companies look to grow their businesses, the role of executive search firms is evolving. A targeted approach and open relationship are paramount for a strategic partnership in today’s competitive market. This article examines leading-edge executive search trends.