Compensation benchmarking is the process whereby companies match their jobs with similar jobs outside the company to find the market rate for each position. It is essential if you want...

Companies trying to attract talent with new energy and new ideas are working to lure millennials into their workforce. But this is a particular challenge for the insurance industry because...

The overall labor market is really tight these days, and the same is true for the insurance industry. The unemployment rate for the industry is 1.7 percent, compared to the...

It should be noted at the outset that catching a job candidate in a lie during an interview is not the best use of a hiring manager’s time and effort...

Companies are always looking for the best talent they can find; people who are outstanding performers; who know their business; who have a proven track record. That is why companies...

The insurance industry is all about helping people in need, so compassion is an important quality to have. It helps people establish a connection with the people they are serving,...

It’s June, the time of year when some companies conduct midyear performance reviews. These reviews are gaining in popularity because they give managers an opportunity to talk with employees about...

There is a big skills gap among companies today. Employers cannot find the people they need, and it is costing them a lot of money. According to a recent survey,...

Too often, companies do not put enough thought and effort into their job descriptions when advertising for an opening. As a result, the descriptions are not written very well. They...

One tool many companies are using to find the right person for the job is the employee assessment test. Surveys show that more than three-fourths of companies with 100 or...