Talent Management
Want to Avoid a Bad Hire? Start With the Job Ad
Bad hiring decisions cost employers millions of dollars, damage workplace morale, reduce productivity and drive a lot of employee turnover. It doesn't have to be that way according to a new study ...
Transitioning from Manager to Leader: Industry Education Announced
The Institutes and the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have partnered again this year to offer the 2015 Management Education program—first in May and again in ...
Relationships, Culture Are Keys to Job Satisfaction: Survey
In advance of the Valentine's Day holiday last week, executive search firm Korn Ferry surveyed 350 executives in various industries asking what makes them "love" their jobs. Topping the list was ...
Insurance and the Millennial Challenge: Making the Industry Compelling for a New Generation
As long as Bob O'Leary can remember, the insurance industry has often struggled to attract young people to its ranks. The 59-year-old president and CEO of Philadelphia Insurance Cos. has been in the ...
Are You Leadership Material? ‘Executive Presence’ Defined
Want to be a leader in your field? Your years of professional experience and job prowess prove you've got what it takes. But in order to rocket from middle management to the C-suite, you'll need more ...
What Happens in Math Class Impacts The Bottom Line; Addressing the STEM Skills Gap
Insurance is in the midst of massive changes that began in earnest following the 2008 economic crisis. Carriers no longer can afford to lose money on providing insurance. They must make an ...
An Imminent Need in Asia: Develop and Retain Local Insurance Talent
The Asian insurance sector has endured a radical transformation during the past decade, imposed by a combination of global and regional influences as well as demands made by a more sophisticated and ...
Interview Prep Can Boost Hiring Success: Jacobson
Insurance company managers who glance at a job candidate's résumé minutes before the applicant arrives aren't putting enough effort into the interview process—and may be contributing to the cost ...