The illusion of potential and the quiet cost of hiring for symmetry We say we want grit, range, and agility—then reject anyone whose...

Hiring for Soft Skills Without Crushing Them Later If you want EQ, build safety. This is not an argument for abandoning soft skills. It's...

Token wellness initiatives as the fig leaves of dysfunctional work environments "No one's burned out because they need a day off. They're...

I spend a lot of time fighting for candidates—defending their right to disconnect, to rest, to reclaim some mythical version of work-life...

The Workplace Communication Contradiction: Why Companies Engineer Robotic Language But Pay for Authenticity Your company didn't just...

Beyond the Offer: Balancing Risk, Reward, and Retention Note This is the first article in a two-part series exploring how agencies can...

Disclaimer:  Let me start with a confession: I am the worst possible person to write about work-life balance. As a recruiter, I'm the...

Should Employers Use Screening Tests to Evaluate Candidates' Ability to Read Facial Expressions? The intersection of technology and human...

Setting the Stage: The Role of Assessments in Modern Insurance Hiring In modern recruitment, pre-employment assessments have become as...

The insurance industry today stands at a turning point, balancing the need to modernize with the weight of tradition. The era of reactive...

As a recruiter who's spent years in the insurance industry trenches, I’ve seen firsthand that culture isn’t just a series of buzzwords or...

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) — a concept that promises flexibility, autonomy, and boundless vacation days. On the surface, it seems like...

Poker Face in the House of Risk Ever notice how salary negotiations in the insurance sector often feel less like a professional...

Let's face it: the insurance industry isn't exactly known for its cutting-edge work practices. We're more likely to cling to our five-day...

"Jack of all trades, master of none," goes the familiar adage, often used to criticize those spread too thin across multiple skills. But...

The insurance industry is often seen as a fast-paced, high-energy environment where extroverted personalities shine. From sales pitches...

It's ironic how comfortable we've become with the risk of reducing human complexity to a four-letter code in an industry built on...

A quick note before we begin: This article may seem critical of corporate practices, but its purpose is more nuanced. As an insurance...

Please note - This is not meant to be an infomercial for Recruiters. It just sort of organically lent itself to it. As an insurance...

Let's Get This Out of the Way... Our previous article explored the promising world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and...