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Employment
Want your employees back in the office? Think flexibility…
March 20, 2023 by David GambrillThree years into the pandemic-induced hybrid workplace, Canadian financial services employees are worried about losing their new-found flexible office arrangements and aren’t afraid to seek new employment opportunities elsewhere — meaning retention is the name of the game for employers…
How to bring “boomerang employees” back into the fold
March 16, 2023 by David GambrillYou know that star employee who left your organization a year ago? Now might be the time to ask them how it’s going and see if they might be interested in coming back, according to a blog post from Harvard…
P&C advisors’ class action certified against insurer over vacation/holiday pay
March 7, 2023 by David GambrillP&C insurance advisors for RBC Insurance Agency Ltd. have won a certification motion for a class action lawsuit against the insurer over how their vacation and holiday pay were determined. Also, the court conditionally certified a similar class action against…
Easy ways to attract top talent
March 1, 2023 by Jason ContantP&C insurance industry employers should appeal more to what prospective job seekers are looking for, rather that simply listing a series of duties in a job posting, an executive at a recruitment firm suggested. “Job advertisements often can read more…
How to digitize traditional brokerages without breaking the bank
February 28, 2023 Alyssa DiSabatinoMany brokerages adopted technology sooner than planned because of the pandemic. And now acceptance of remote work is pushing brokerages to accelerate — or in some cases, start implementing — digital strategies. It’s easy to make a case for digitizing…
Why smaller brokerages have an edge in the talent war
February 27, 2023 by Jason ContantSmaller brokerages have a competitive advantage in some instances when it comes to retaining talent as they potentially have more flexibility than their larger counterparts, a recruitment firm executive told Canadian Underwriter. Smaller brokerages can sometimes offer employees greater access…
Sales Column: Clients ignoring your emails? Try texting
February 22, 2023 Adam MitchellPeople love their smartphones. And even those who claim they don’t still spend hours using them every day. A study last year by cybersecurity company NordVPN found 66% of Canadians even use their phones while in the washroom. I’ve always…
3 questions to ask before leaving your P&C job
February 10, 2023 by Jason ContantAs the war for talent rages on, Canadian P&C industry professionals would be well-advised to consider what actually makes them happy before leaving a dissatisfying job. A recent Harvard Business Review blog, while addressing a general audience, easily adapts to…
What prospective talent looks for when choosing a P&C employer
February 3, 2023 by Jason ContantFlexible work arrangements remain a top consideration for aspiring Canadian P&C insurance professionals, according to a new poll from a Vancouver-based multi-disciplinary recruitment firm. The poll from Impact Recruitment found that, aside from monetary compensation, one in four professionals consider…
Try these innovative approaches to attract talent
January 17, 2023 by Jason ContantCanada’s P&C insurance industry has been in the middle of the war for talent for a while now, so it would be well-served to take a look at some under-used or innovative approaches to hire and retain talent, as suggested…
Bank economists see mild recession likely ahead despite surprising resilience
January 13, 2023 The Canadian PressTORONTO – Big bank economists say the surprisingly resilient economy is likely headed for a mild slowdown in the year ahead, but that recent events show how difficult it is to predict the future. Speaking at an Economic Club of…
How to motivate a top performer if you can’t promote them
January 4, 2023 by Jason ContantEvery brokerage has one or more top performers, but what can you do if you can’t promote them? Try developing interim strategies to help these employees get their underlying needs met, advises a new blog from Harvard Business Review. When…