Attracting and retaining employees is about creating an environment where they can meet goals and feel valued and recognized for their contribution. Good advice for any business!
A recent report from Metlife, “Study of Employee Benefits Trends,” finds that more than one-third of employees say that if they have the choice, they will change employers in 2011. Here are six red flags to watch for to prevent losing your agency's valuable talent.
In spite of the recession and hard times in the property-casualty industry, well-run agencies, brokers and carriers are still looking for the talent they need to be ready for the day when the soft market turns and the economy is robust.
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