Talent Management
8 Trends Tied to How Millennials Differ from Prior Generations
As the largest generation in U.S. history, millennials have a lot of potential to change the investment landscape. A couple of weeks ago Goldman Sachs sent out a research note detailing which ...
Executives Can’t Switch Off, Even on Vacation
Half of executives responding to a recent survey said they check into the office several times a day when they're on vacation, and two-thirds have entirely canceled or postponed vacation plans ...
Swiss Re’s Emerging Risk Worries: Natural Catastrophes to the ‘Internet of Things’
Emerging risks with the highest potential impact in coming years may not be what you think. A new Swiss Re report identified four that top the list: Large natural catastrophes, de-globalization and ...
European Insurance Forum: Insurers Must Adapt Quickly to Multiple Changes
The long journey toward a unified regulatory system for insurance in the European Union—Solvency II—finally appears to be near its end. With that hurdle behind them insurers and reinsurers have ...
How to Counteract the Health Risks of Sitting Too Much
A new study suggests that engaging in low intensity activities such as standing may not be enough to offset the health hazards of sitting for long periods of time. On the bright side, adding two ...
Building Advanced Analytical Capabilities to Deliver Business Value
In the words of XL Catlin CEO Mike McGavick, we face "the imperative for robust use of advanced data and analytics." It's an imperative that XL Catlin has taken very seriously, for several reasons. ...
Work-Life Balance, Happiness Beat Performance, Salary as Career Goals: Survey
Only 10 percent of employees define career success in terms of high performance and productivity, according to a global career survey of employees released last month, which also found that almost ...
Do You Think Better on Your Feet? Research Supports Benefit of Standing Desks
A study from the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Public Health finds students with standing desks are more attentive than their seated counterparts. In fact, preliminary results show 12 ...