Big Recruiting Challenges Ahead for Insurance Agencies in 2025
Have you felt like hiring and recruiting has been harder lately?
Have you felt like hiring and recruiting has been harder lately?
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 insurance professionals.
The fact that agencies are looking for producers doesn’t shock me. It’s the idea that they want to recruit them which is surprising.
The challenge for you, as an insurance organization, is that recruiting isn’t your field of expertise. Not knowing recruitment inside and out, these three questions are sure to arise.
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.
Have your hiring managers said or done something inappropriate or illegal in an interview? Unfortunately, we’ve heard horror stories from candidates about their experiences with insurance organizations.
When candidate engagement is low you may start to question your recruiting methods. Don’t upend your process. Instead, refine it by putting yourself in the candidate’s chair.
Believing if you just have ‘more’ – more internal recruiters, more job postings, more technology, and more candidates then hiring success will come – is a false narrative.
If you are ever asked for one, remember to write to your audience, focus on what is important and meet the expectations of the company or person requesting it.
The recruiter should be an advisor who adds value to your talent acquisition efforts and is a brand ambassador who represents your organization the same way any employee would.