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...

As the economy went into recession, hiring was not an issue for companies. Most were laying people off. And as the recession continued, followed by a slow recovery, companies could...

Because of demographic changes, insurance companies, like many other industries, face an impending talent shortage that will force changes in the way they recruit. Almost 400,000 people are expected to...

Hiring managers realize the importance of soft skills. These are the skills that relate to a person’s personality and character – are they honest; how do they work with other...

Your company has recently made a new hire. Unfortunately, the person is not working out. He may be falling short of performance standards, or maybe he is having difficulty adjusting...

Do you find that your insurance company is constantly struggling to hire top talent, that all of the real top performers get away, or never look at your company in...