Posts by Jeff Gipson
Branding Your Job Search. Be seen. Be successful.
Why is branding your job search important? Do something for me. Open up your browser and go to any site where you can search for jobs. If you did that, it’s clear why differentiating yourself in any job market is important—scarcity. Unfortunately, there will always be more positions than there are qualified candidates to fill…
Read MoreInsurance Industry Culture: Let’s Grow
The talent pool we have traditionally pulled from in the insurance industry is shrinking. Too many professionals are retiring, and not enough young professionals are attracted to the insurance space. While the industry is taking steps to grow its appeal and bolster its ranks, it has never been more important to fully capitalize on the…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Navigating Quiet Firing: A Guide for Candidates and Employers
Let’s talk about quiet firing. What is it? How does it erode the fabric of not just one professional relationship but potentially all those you’ve built up in your workforce, big or small? Defining Quiet Firing Dictionary.com defines “quiet firing” as “an informal term for the practice in which employers make workplace conditions worse for…
Read MoreBuilding an Effective Talent Retention and Recruiting for the Insurance Industry
The insurance and safety industries are continually trying to grow and evolve to meet the needs of a dynamic world. As new challenges arise, from technological innovations to regulatory adjustments, the need for experienced and dedicated professionals becomes even more vital. Yet, just as the industry is growing, so, too, is the competition for top…
Read MoreSalary Survey of Insurance Underwriters in the USA
Insurance underwriters play a crucial role in the insurance industry, evaluating and analyzing risks to determine the coverage and premiums for various policies. As the insurance landscape evolves, the demand for skilled underwriters continues to grow. In this report, we present the results of a salary survey of insurance underwriters in the U.S., highlighting the…
Read MoreThe Insurance Industry Talent Gap: A Recruiting Firm’s Perspective
The insurance industry is one of the cornerstones of the global economy, with countless businesses and individuals relying on it to protect their assets and mitigate risks. However, despite its significance, the industry faces a critical challenge—a lack of available and viable talent. We in the insurance sector have witnessed firsthand the struggle to find…
Read MoreGiving your people room to succeed. Prioritizing career growth
It seems like every time I look at my phone or turn on my office computer I see the words recession, layoffs, downsizing and the like. As someone who observes hiring markets every day, I can tell you that the way the hiring markets are being portrayed is less than accurate. While it’s true some…
Read MoreTalent acquisition in a recession—Keeping your professional walls manned.
Talent acquisition during a recession isn’t a subject many folks want to dive into. The thought of expansion during a period of extended economic turmoil and uncertainty on the surface might not seem like the best time to grow, but quite frankly, that’s just a short-sighted way to look at our current and developing set…
Read MoreThe Interview—Building on what we’re already doing well.
The interview is a crossroads at which possibilities—good and bad—are born. It is a simple act of connection and conversation on which the growth of an organization and a career are dependent. While it might seem sort of usual, without giving the interview the proper consideration each and every time it is implemented, the resulting…
Read MoreGhosting: How to be haunted by a bad reputation
Ghosting is a topic we’ve touched on before, but I think it’s time we revisit the issue for the sake of clients and candidates alike. As recruiters, we see the practice at every stage of the hiring process, from employers in need of talent vital to the success of their business to candidates who have…
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