Is It Time to Stop Talking About Generations?
People spend far too much time and effort focusing on generational differences that don't really exist, says Martin Schröder, professor of sociology at Germany's ...
Talent Management
Employers Take Note, Financial Benefits Rank High for Gen Z
Financial-related workplace benefits rank high for Gen Z, according to a recent survey from financial protection company The Standard. Similar to other generations, Gen Z wants financial security, ...
Employers’ Offerings Dictate Talent Attraction, Retention
Work-life integration, career development and workplace satisfaction are key factors in attracting and retaining employees, according to the latest Randstad USA 2024 Workmonitor report. "Attracting ...
How to Create a ‘Candidate First’ Approach to Recruiting
In my last article I offered advice on how insurance organizations can improve job advertisements, with my final recommendation to, "Insert as much 'what candidates want' information as possible." As ...
Unhappy Workers Cost U.S. Businesses $1.9T
Disgruntled employees cost U.S. companies an estimated $1.9 trillion in lost productivity last year, according to research from Gallup that puts a price tag on workplace unhappiness. That eye-popping ...
Doom and Gloom on Talent Exodus Overstated, Says Aon Exec
Discussions of talent in the property/casualty insurance industry often focus on the advancing average age of the workforce and the idea that the looming departures of retiring professionals will ...
Leaders Who Prioritize Psychological Safety Can Reduce Attrition Risk
Leaders can reduce talent attrition risk by creating a workplace where employees feel safe to speak up and take risks without fear of being blamed or criticized, says a ...
Specialty Insurer RLI Ranks Among Best Places to Work: Glassdoor
Listed between technology companies Google and Cisco Systems, Peoria, Ill.-based RLI Corp. is among 100 large U.S. companies being recognized by Glassdoor as one of the best places to work in 2024. ...
Focus on Mindfulness, Behavioral Interventions in the New Year
At the start of a new year, many people think about how to reset goals and make lifestyle changes. Individuals often set challenging resolutions and tend to lose ...
AI, Metaverse, Chatbots: Workplace Trends to Watch for in 2024
Every end-of-year working assumption is the same: Next year will be different. This is the eternal optimism of business and the never-ending story of innovation. But this ...