Even though most of your employees should be in the baby boomer, Gen X and millennial generations, there could be members of the Silent Generation and Gen Z working together, too. This can be a good thing as cross-generational experience can be beneficial to problem...
PIANJ, along with a coalition of other insurance associations, sat down with legal counsel for Gov. Phil Murphy earlier this week, to raise serious concerns about a proposed regulation from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The topic? A sweeping new rule that would redefine the ABC test used to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. And, if you’re an independent insurance agent in New Jersey—or anywhere in the Northeast—this one’s worth your attention. [PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) David Pascrell, Gibbons P.C.; Dennis Cuccinelli, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors; Gary La Spisa, Insurance Council of New Jersey; Mary Kay Roberts, Riker Danzig; PIANJ’s Brad Lachut; Roger Moore, NAIFA; and Vincent Ryan, American Council of Life Insurers.]
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you may have noticed that the concept of diversity, equity and inclusion is under increasing scrutiny. Critics argue that DEI undermines meritocracy, casting it as a political distraction from core business goals. As a...
Even though most of your employees should be in the baby boomer, Gen X and millennial generations, there could be members of the Silent Generation and Gen Z working together, too. This can be a good thing as cross-generational experience can be beneficial to problem...
The war for talent isn’t slowing down. In fact, a recent Gallup study showed more than half of respondents are actively exploring new job opportunities. So, how do you retain top talent in a market in which employees are rethinking where, how and why they work? The answer lies in offering benefits that meet today’s expectations. Overall, employees tend to prioritize two things: health care and flexibility. However, a well-rounded benefits package also includes mental health, financial stability, time off and growth opportunities.
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...
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....
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...
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...