Even if your concerns seem minor, don’t disregard your gut instinct. If you are worried about actions or behaviors from the recruiter you’re working with, remember that they are doing the same thing with candidates, which is problematic because candidates …
Nothing feels like a bigger gut punch than when a candidate reneges on an offer. I assume you’re like me and prefer to avoid that feeling at all costs. It’s about paying attention to little things that derail the recruitment …
Have you felt like hiring and recruiting has been harder lately? It’s tough to find good candidates. People seem less committed to the process. There’s more competition with offers. With so many ups and downs, I sometimes wonder if the …
Doesn’t it seem like every week there’s a new article, hashtag, or viral video about workplace trends? It can be confusing to keep them all straight. Here are the trends that seem to generate the most interest and engagement from …
A surprising question about recruiting emerged in 2024. Insurance agencies have consistently asked me, “What are you seeing in the market for insurance producers?” The fact that agencies are looking for producers doesn’t shock me. It’s the idea that they …
In 2015, my partners and I started the buy-out process at Capstone. In 2018, the purchase was complete, but the real work had just begun. We thought about how to grow the company, which included hiring additional recruiters. For us, …
The best time to recruit is when you don’t have job openings. That motto reminds me to constantly work ahead, focusing on building pipelines and connecting with passive candidates. The hard part is making the switch from open jobs dictating …
As an insurance organization you understand risk management better than most businesses. You advise clients on how employment practices pose liability risks, but when is the last time you’ve thought about your own risks, particularly when it comes to hiring …
Why don’t candidates I reach out to respond?” It is frustrating when people apply for your jobs only to never respond to an interview request, or in the case of LinkedIn, you send an InMail about a job opening that …
I see a lot of insurance agencies sink a never-ending amount of time and money into recruitment in the hopes it will solve the frustrations related to finding candidates and filling jobs. The problem with focusing too much on tools …
