4 ways to stay visible while working remotely
August 3, 2021 by Jason ContantAs more Canadian property and casualty insurance professionals shift to a hybrid workplace, it will be important for remote workers to remain visible while the rest of their colleagues are in the office. To be viewed as a valued team…
6 ways to help your P&C workers transition back to the office
June 18, 2021 by Jason ContantThere’s a bit of a tempest brewing regarding a post-COVID return to the office, and employers can do six things to make sure that the tempest remains in a teacup, as one consultant advises. Published survey results show a gap…
Working from home increasingly popular among Canadian P&C professionals
June 18, 2021 by Adam MalikMore property and casualty insurance industry professionals are working from today than six months ago — and more are “very satisfied” to be doing so, according to a Canadian Underwriter poll conducted last week. Canadian Underwriter first asked the industry…
What employers and employees can expect of each other in a hybrid future
June 15, 2021 by Adam MalikIt’s reasonable for your boss to ask you to dress appropriately for video calls with clients, but brokers can also reasonably ask for flexible work hours, says an expert from Aon. No matter what the expectations may be, companies and…
Will the need for social interaction make the hybrid office a passing fad?
April 21, 2021 by David GambrillWhile many Canadian employees wish to return to a hybrid office — some adamantly so, according to a recent survey by human resources firm Robert Half — some believe the “fear of missing out” on the opportunity to socialize with…
Why remote workers should stay where they are
July 6, 2020 by Adam MalikStaff members who are working from home should stay there for the foreseeable future, one risk leader recommends. Scott Fouts, vice president of risk services at Hub, stated his recommendation during a webinar hosted by Hub, Workplace Safety: Employer Obligations…
How flexible are the industry’s working arrangements?
October 25, 2018 by Jason ContantCanadian employees in the insurance industry are about 13% more likely to work remotely than office workers in the United States. One in five U.S. office workers work remotely now, the New York Post reported last week. By contrast, more…