Leadership
‘Bring Your Whole Self to Work’: How Insurance Leaders Can Realize the Promise
The drive to attract, retain and develop the best talent means diversity and inclusion is a key driver and often portrayed as the centerpiece of company culture for many in the insurance profession. ...
Tackling Workplace Bullying Is an Organizational Problem: Study
Workplace bullying costs global employers billions of dollars every year in absenteeism, stress leave and lost productivity. Researchers from Australia have identified major risk areas for workplace ...
Know Your Priorities: A Key Step in Effective Planning
We've all lamented the times when we acted impulsively. The expression "Ready, fire, aim!" comes to mind. Unfortunately, many of us use this approach in handling our work and our days. This ...
What Does an Ideal Strategic Planning Process Look Like?
It's coming up on that time of year when the kids head back to school and summer activities and vacations are winding down. It's time to settle in for the last push to year end. In the life of a ...
Viewpoint: The Connection Between Celebrations and a Strong Culture
What will draw employees to work and keep them engaged? If your organization is wrestling with that question, you're not alone. Insurers — like many other industries — are struggling to retain ...
5 Tips for Managing Your Mental Health and Well-Being
Snacking on fruit rather than savory snacks may help you avoid depression and anxiety, according to researchers from Aston University. And an article from the World Economic Forum suggests that ...
Post-Merger Strategies: How to Get the Best of Both Worlds
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) put a strain on any organization—with employees often reporting feelings ranging from ambivalence to outright fear. In the middle of such complex changes, it is ...
2022 Self-Management Strategies: Work Slower and Cancel Meetings
In two separate articles published in late 2021 and early 2022, an executive coach and a human resources professional offered some unexpected advice to help readers increase their own ...