Employers
The Pitfalls of Counteroffers: Why Employers Should Avoid Them
Counteroffers are a tempting option for employers when an employee gives notice of their intention to leave, and they are far from a good idea. From financial implications to employee morale, there are several pitfalls associated with counteroffers that make them more of a burden than a benefit. In this blog post, we’ll discuss why…
Read MoreRecruiting and Retaining in a Candidate’s Market
The insurance industry is experiencing a redistribution of talent, an aging workforce and consistent disruption. Its vital insurance organizations are exploring their current talent strategies to successfully attract and retain those at the hearts of their organizations: claims professionals. Especially during catastrophe season, an engaged and agile claims team is key for effectively serving policyholders…
Read MoreThree Biggest Struggles of the Remote Worker — and How to Fix Them
For several years now, the idea of remote work has appealed to many companies and individuals alike, and in 2020, many of us were required to work from our homes whether we wanted to or not. However, it’s now 2023, and COVID-19 is officially no longer considered a public health emergency. Many have returned to…
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 MoreQuiet Quitting and what you can do about it
Quiet quitting has taken the corporate world by storm. Around 50 percent of the U.S. workforce is made up of quiet quitters, according to research from Gallup. For those unfamiliar with this term, quiet quitting is a newly coined idea that describes millions of people who are just meeting the requirements of their job descriptions…
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…
Read MoreKeeping Productive when Working From Home
With so many workers moving to a home office to help curb the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be easy to lose focus. To help you stay at the top of your game, we’ve compiled some tips for being productive when working at home. Stick with your routines—Obviously, some routines will change. But try to keep…
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