2021 Is An Employee’s Market Place

If you are an employer looking to hire in this “new normal” marketplace there are some key things you need to consider. Today can certainly be labeled an employee’s marketplace. With the country opening up more after last year’s lockdown, it’s crucial to have a plan going forward if you want to attract the best…

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Pros and Cons in a Gig Economy

The gig economy has been rapidly growing since the 2008 financial crises.  According to IE University,  “It’s predicted that by 2021, these gig jobs will actually outnumber traditional nine-to-five, office-based jobs. And by 2027, up to 60% of the workforce will consist of freelance professionals.” It is now 2021 and the pandemic has highlighted the benefits…

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Creative Holiday Ideas for Unprecedented Times

This year has been unprecedented in many ways, but as it comes to a close, this Holiday season’s restrictions are wringing the hearts of many families all over the world. Certain family traditions are being ignored as people worldwide try to limit contact with others, and many live with worry over COVID-19. Depending on where…

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Holiday Party Strategies During a Pandemic

The holiday season is swiftly approaching. Much like the rest of this unprecedented year, this year’s typical seasonal holiday parties will have to be different. Canceling Holiday celebrations would be very disappointing, particularly when you picture how isolating this year has already been for many people. But, keeping work parties safe should be a priority….

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An Insurance Forecast: A Tech Takeover?

Is customer preference and convenience producing a movement in today’s insurance world toward the use of artificial intelligence? COVID-19 has certainty highlighted the advantage of utilizing Insurtech. Shifts in recent months to streamline the insurance industry have shown forecasts and data highlighting these benefits. Let’s take a look at some Insurtech trends that will be…

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What Might Property and Casualty Insurance Look Like Post Covid-19?

As we look toward the future with Covid-19 we cannot say for certain what life will look like, but we can say that our lives will not look the same. There are no markets or businesses that have remained untouched by the virus, including insurance. It is no surprise that during difficult times, new paths…

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Business and Philosophy: Applying Principles of Stoicism in the Workplace

The ancient philosophy of Stoicism might not seem like the most relevant source of inspiration for the modern-day business arena. However, if we applied some of its key principles, how would our workspace look different? What sorts of changes might we expect in company cultures and atmospheres? How would it change the way we interact…

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Managing Emotions in the Workplace

When it comes to the workplace, the environment is one of the major factors in employee success and tenure. A positive environment will usually earn long term loyalty, whereas a negative environment can prompt even the most determined employee to start brushing up resumes and submitting job applications. Inevitably though, even in the best work…

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Tips for Telecommuting

This year has definitely seen telecommuting become the new normal for many jobs; in fact, Flexjobs stated: “A whopping 74% of respondents in an annual survey believe that flexible working has become the ‘new normal.’”  Who would have guessed a few months ago that most of us would be working full time from home? Some…

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