Onboarding is your first real opportunity to connect people to your mission, model your values, and build trust with new hires. When done right, it aligns talent and culture while setting the foundation for long-term retention. However, a weak onboarding system...
Diversity, equity and inclusion—or DEI—seems like a kind of buzzword, but it really isn’t. It’s a framework that businesses can use to meet the needs of the United States’ increasingly diverse workforce. If your agency or business is not accommodating their...
Workplace violence is no longer a background issue. It’s increasingly front and center in the national conversation. With frequent headlines about mass shootings and on-the-job assaults, the topic has garnered growing attention from the public and policymakers....
If you work outside in the summer heat, it’s vital that you and your employees take care of yourselves to prevent heat rash, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburns and more. Here are some safety tips to protect yourself this summer: No. 1: Hydrate,...
As the world keeps changing, what does it take to reimagine what’s possible for your agency’s future—and make it happen? How can you do this not just once but repeatedly to stay relevant as the business environment evolves? This question is on the minds of many agency...
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has introduced a proposed regulation—N.J.A.C. 12:11—that would codify and expand its interpretation of the “ABC test” that is used to determine whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent...
If there’s one universal truth in the insurance industry, it’s this: change is inevitable,[1] and uncertainty is just part of the package. One minute, you’re navigating a stable market; the next, new regulations, economic swings or technological breakthroughs are...
There’s a reason you keep hearing that the insurance industry is stable. It’s not just a talking point. In a world in which so many professions are fading into gig work or being overtaken by algorithms, insurance has quietly remained one of the few sectors offering...
With competition at an all-time high, many agencies face the dual challenge of attracting new hires and keeping their current employees engaged and productive. Let’s review some strategic insights and actionable tactics to help you navigate the talent crunch—ensuring...
Today’s job market is more competitive than we’ve seen in a long time. Candidates have options, which is why businesses are hyper-focused on doing everything they can to attract and retain top talent. They’re finding out they must do more than just offer competitive...