As major insurers continue to implement initiatives designed to build the workplace of the future, independent agents are taking note and considering how inclusivity will impact both the future of the industry, as well as their business. However, some agency owners...
Corporations in all industries have been dealing with the Great Resignation in recent years. Essentially, the COVID-19 pandemic taught many employees that there’s more to life than work, so they’re quitting in hopes of finding something new. With that said, it’s...
In today’s highly competitive, thriving insurance industry, building and maintaining strong customer relationships is crucial for success. It not only helps to create a loyal client base, but also to generate referrals and new business opportunities. With that, it’s...
Launching your own small business can feel like a dream come true for aspiring entrepreneurs. After all, business ownership is a labor of love. It is an opportunity to earn a living pursuing your passions. And, there are few joys greater than that. However, the dream...
When we think of a skilled individual, we often drum up the image of a web developer, a mechanical engineer, a brain surgeon, or even an arborist. While the examples above depict hard skills, it’s the other side of the coin that cohesive work environments need to...
There’s no stopping the reality that the last of the millennial generation and the first of Generation Z are moving—rapidly—into the workforce. Many individuals from these generations have copious education, open minds and extreme work ethic. However, they differ from...
The last thing businesses want to do is to invest in poor-performing employees. This can be costly, and although a high turnover rate is expensive, so is keeping a poor-performing employee on staff. So, how do you implement some efficient hiring practices? Here are a...
These days, most industries struggle to recruit and retain the next generation of employees. How do you get them interested in the insurance industry? How can we make the industry more attractive to the youth? Here are some strategies: Avoid generalizations There’s a...
In a traditional 401(k) plan, many plan administration tasks fall on the plan sponsor. These can include designing the plan, depositing contributions, keeping documents updated, complying with testing requirements, and providing required notices and information to...
For any businessperson, networking is one of the most important things that must be done. This is even more so for entrepreneurs. Whichever field your business is in, the more contacts you have, the more opportunities you may have to collaborate with other brands,...