The very first blog The James Allen Companies posted on August 24, 2015, was about the questions to ask during an interview. Today, we are revisiting the topic, to expand that list of inquiries toward a line of questioning that emphasizes conscientiousness and professional development. Questions to ask during an interview … continued What will…

Failing to encourage employee engagement might be the single most unfortunate misstep any business owner can take.   Not hiring free-thinking, brave and self-driven professionals would be a close second. Have you ever worked for a company, agency or firm where engagement seemed to be frowned upon, where leadership and management were practically feared? Was it…

What makes a great insurance team? What kind of people do you need to remain competitive and advance your goals in the insurance space? Considering the “Great Resignation” or the “Big Shift” being discussed at great length in the hiring community, the number of professionals getting ready to change companies and careers may present a…

The hybrid workplace. How do we approach it? What can we expect to change and what do we expect will stay the same? I want to take a step back. I want us all to take a hard look at the hiring challenges that are inherent in any business and how those obstacles have grown,…

Insurtech is an established but fast growing portion of the insurance industry—its prominence and advancements driven by a demand for customization, convenience and simplification of process.   Insurtech technology offers consumers unprecedented control over their immediate and long-term insurance needs, while stand alone insurtech companies disrupt traditional, and at times frustrating, norms associated with buying insurance. …

Retaining insurance industry professionals can be challenging and calls for a significant dedication of time and resources. It requires employers to figure out what their best practices are—what works best within their company culture and what actions will ultimately lead to stronger teams. It really comes down to making decisions that will benefit your company…

Insurance cybersecurity has become an increasingly vital digital resource.   Over the past few years, the frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks on the insurance industry has dramatically increased. Insurance sector data breaches have resulted in more than one hundred million Americans being exposed, their data leaked and their personal information made vulnerable.  Growing threats to…

New hire onboarding is of vital importance to any company wanting to secure the investment on potent talent they have recruited to join their teams. Fully integrating these people into your leadership structures, making them feel welcome and assisting them in discovering what individual strengths will help them continue to be successful in their new…