Talent + Trust
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsTalent + Trust podcast is hosted by Rob Houghton who is the President of the DC Metro Area’s #1 executive search firm specializing in insurance and financial services – Management Recruiters of Fairfax.
There is a War on Talent, and Rob is there help you fight that battle and win. His goal is to work with winners, and he has the skills and knowledge to help those candidates and companies who are willing to put in the work and hold the same business values as him.
We provide unique insights and strategies to both client hiring authorities and candidates in the areas of client hiring practices, interview tactics, salary negotiations, employment agreements, local salary surveys, resumes, career planning, getting promoted, networking, compensation structures and more.
A greater understanding by both candidates and hiring authorities benefits everyone in this highly competitive WDC market.
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Episodes
Remote Work – The Genie is out of the Bottle! | Ep. 066
August 12, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBI will discuss the unintended consequences of some employers now requiring staff to return to their offices. Yes, the dreaded daily commute is back. But wait a minute…not so fast. The Genie is out of the bottle. Forcing employees back in to the office is not as easy as it sounds. In fact, there is a major talent shift occurring right now from “back to the office” firms to those that are smartly retaining their work at home policies. And is the COVID-19 pandemic really even over? As a...
Profiles in Talent & Virtue with African Business Pioneer Ms. Patience Ayanyemi | Ep. 065
August 09, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn part ten of this series, I take a journey back to my own roots in Africa and have a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Nigerian-based Ms. Patience Ayanyemi. Through sheer grit and determination, this individual battled all odds to raise her own siblings, educate herself, and become one of West Africa’s leading business entrepreneurs. Please join us on a ride to Africa! As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break...
WDC Metro Open Insurance Positions | Ep. 064
August 03, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.61 MBIn this three-minute bullet podcast, I highlight two urgent positions with my best insurance client in the WDC Metro area. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to provide you with our latest insurance job openings and perspective on compensation, interviewing, career planning, and other insights so you can fast-track your career and make more money.
Virginia Beach Open Insurance Positions | Ep. 063
August 03, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBIn this three-minute bullet podcast, I highlight three urgent positions with my best insurance client in Virginia Beach. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to provide you with our latest insurance job openings and perspective on compensation, interviewing, career planning, and other insights so you can fast-track your career and make more money.
Profiles in Talent & Virtue with Space & Deep Tech Entrepreneur, Rudolph Rombaut | Ep. 062
August 02, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBIn part nine of this series, I have a jaw-dropping conversation with Space & Tech Entrepreneur, Rudolph Rombaut. This young man was so compelling in the interview, I found myself furiously taking notes. Could this be the next Elon Musk? Listen and find out. You may be surprised. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle thro...
Open Positions: WDC Region 2021 Semi-Annual Insurance Salary Report: Salaries are Booming! | Ep. 061
July 29, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBI will explain and review the significant impact of the just released 2021 Semi-Annual Insurance Salary Report for the WDC Region and surrounding areas. Compensation levels for insurance professionals in the WDC area are surging by more than 10%. I will reveal the reasons for this sudden surge. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win th...
Profiles in Talent & Virtue Episode Eight: Captain of Business in Insurance, Bill Bolton | Ep. 060
July 26, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn part eight of this series, I have a wide-ranging discussion with long-time friend and business colleague, Bill Bolton, who recently started his own insurance agency in the Northern Virginia market. Bill’s rise from short order cook to chef to insurance sales guy to becoming the owner of one of WDC Metro’s most innovative insurance firms is both funny and inspiring. Bill’s take on Temperance is hilarious. Join us for this wild ride. As always, email me directly at rhoughton@mrfairfax....
Open Positions: 100% Remote Insurance Commercial Lines Account Managers | Ep. 059
July 22, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBWe are urgently searching now for two commercial lines account manager to work for one of our top national insurance brokerage client firms. Both are 100% remote so you can literally work from a mountain top or a sea shore. This client is a leading nationwide insurance broker. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through...
Profiles in Talent & Virtue with NYPD Police Captain & Counterterrorist Expert, Vinny Marra | Ep. 058
July 19, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIn part seven of this series, I have an inspiring discussion with Vinny Marra who provides us with the trials and tribulations of being a NYPD police detective battling for control of the streets of NYC with gangs, narcotics traffickers, and terrorists post 9-11. Vinny takes us behind the scenes working joint task intelligence operations with a former high-ranking CIA officer and his FBI partners to break up multiple terrorist cells and networks in NYC and surrounding areas. Vinny de...
“If it Ain’t a Hell Yeah, it’s a No” | Ep. 057
July 15, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBIn this brave new world of constant distractions, when is enough, enough? In this episode, I am going to let you on a little secret of mine that helps me filter out the noise (and people) that allows me to do what’s most important professionally and personally during the course of an ordinary day. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win ...
Profiles in Talent & Virtue with Protector of Presidents: U.S. Marine David Lundberg | Ep. 056
July 12, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn part six of this series, I have an eye-opening discussion with David Lundberg who provides a unique insight of what it’s like protecting the President of the United States. He provides an insider’s account of the famous meeting on the tarmac between President Clinton and former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch as well. David’s rise from street cop to “Protector of the Presidents” is an amazing story of determination and grit. As always, email me directly at [email protected] ...
Preparing for a Video Interview | Ep. 055
July 07, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MBIn this episode I will share with you how to crush your next job interview on Microsoft Teams or Zoom. The video interview is here to stay and I will show you how to greatly improve your chances in this new dynamic. I will share with you some hilarious and embarrassing video experiences and one killer app that will become your secret video weapon! As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on...
Profiles in Talent & Virtue with State Champion Football QB & Green Beret, Kevin Houghton | Ep. 054
July 05, 2021 15:53 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn part five of our new ten-part series on Profiles in Talent & Virtue, I have an informative, inspiring, and very entertaining discussion with Kevin Houghton. Kevin will tell us what it is like to lead a high school football team as its Quarterback to its first State Championship and also pass along some of his battlefield experiences as a Green Beret in Afghanistan. This man is a unique combination of talent and virtue and a lesson for all to emulate both professionally and personally. ...
Preparing for the Interview | Ep. 053
June 30, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode I will share with you how to crush your next job interview AND give you one killer-question to ask the interviewer that will virtually guarantee you get the job. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
Profiles in Talent & Virtue with Bryan Baird – Insurance Disruptor & Entrepreneur | Ep. 052
June 28, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBIn part four of our new ten-part series on Profiles in Talent & Virtue, I am joined by Bryan Baird, serial entrepreneur and captain of business in the WDC metro insurance industry. Bryan will tell us about the trials and tribulations of being an insurance entrepreneur in an industry that seems to be changing by the day. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or le...
Profiles in Talent & Virtue with CIA’s Most Interesting Man in the World: Ross Newland | Ep. 051
June 21, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBIn part three of our new ten-part series on Profiles in Talent & Virtue, I am joined by Ross Newland, 26-year CIA operative and Chief of Station whose exploits around the world are legendary. Mr. Newland takes us behind the “Curtain” and into the mysterious world of intelligence and espionage with stories of life and death. Mr. Newland is not only an American Hero, but a man of talent and virtue. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every e...
Profiles in Talent & Virtue with Green Beret Extraordinaire, Peter Gold | Ep. 050
June 14, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBIn part two of our new ten-part series on Profiles in Talent & Virtue, I have an informative, inspiring, and very entertaining discussion with long-time Green Beret friend, Peter Gold. Pete’s take on Talent and Virtue is very different than any other you will ever hear. Peter shares with us many of his Green Beret experiences, lessons learned on the battlefield, and how to transfer this wisdom and knowledge to everyday life. His description of his daily routine is hilarious and instructi...
Profiles in Talent & Virtue with Craig Picken | Ep. 049
June 07, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIn Part One of our new ten-part series on Profiles in Talent & Virtue, I discuss with Naval Aviator, Craig Picken, how talent and virtue can still co-exist in the boardroom AND on the battlefield. Mr. Picken is a former naval aviator and now the nation’s most successful recruiter in the aviation and aerospace field. He will inform, inspire, and entertain us with his many experiences. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to ...
Profiles in Talent & Virtue | Ep. 048
June 01, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBIn this podcast episode, I will introduce you to a new ten-part series to begin on Monday, June 7th. It is called, Profiles in Talent & Virtue, It is a series of ten interviews with Captains of Industry & Sport, Distinguished members of our Military, along with some ordinary people who have demonstrated that Talent and Virtue can still co-exist in today’s field of battle and in the boardroom. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episod...
Five Ways a Recruiter Can Destroy Your Career | Ep. 047
May 31, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MBIn this podcast episode, I will discuss five ways a recruiter can destroy your career if they don’t know what they are doing. You will be surprised and shocked at what goes on behind the scenes. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
Six Reasons why a Local Recruiter is Your Best Option | Ep. 046
May 24, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this podcast episode, I will give you six reasons why you should work with a local recruiter in search of your next professional opportunity and NOT job boards or social media. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
Five Lessons from the NFL Draft | Ep. 045
May 17, 2021 17:40 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this podcast episode, I will discuss the Five Takeaways from the NFL Draft as they relate to top talent in the insurance industry. You will be surprised. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
The NFL Draft & Insurance | Ep. 044
March 22, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MBIn this podcast episode, I will show you just how similar the NFL Draft selection process is to the way we evaluate and select top talent in the insurance industry. Some of the key measurables will surprise you. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters wor...
Do Your Job! | Ep. 043
March 15, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBIn this podcast episode, I will provide you with several professional sports and business analogies on why simply doing your job is the true path to greatness. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
WDC Insurance: Eight Things that Make a Great Candidate | Ep. 042
March 08, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this podcast I discuss the Eight Things that make a great candidate. Since 2003, I have been recruiting the “best of the best” and I know what makes the truly great candidate. Are you one? And, if not, can you be one? My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
How to Negotiate a Raise! | Ep. 041
February 08, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this podcast episode, I will provide you with five ways to expertly handle your annual review AND get yourself that raise you deserve. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
Year-End Musings | Ep. 40
February 01, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this podcast episode, I will provide four strategies that will help you take charge of your life and career in 2021. I will discuss how to stop complaining, focus on your strengths, secure a personal board of directors, and replace social media with real personal development. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a ...
Open Position: Commercial Lines Account Executive | Ep. 39
January 25, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBIn this podcast episode, I will discuss a new position one of my best clients now has open: Commercial Lines Account Executive. This client is a well-known Fortune 500 firm, with a 50+ staff in their Fairfax County, Virginia location. For the right candidate this could be a six-figure salary + bonus + stock. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that Y...
Unique Challenges Women Face and How to Thrive in Sales and Leadership with Karen Cooper | Ep. 38
January 18, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this podcast episode, I introduce you to Karen Cooper, owner of the Platinum Group Realty Team at Pearson Smith Realty in Northern Virginia. She's a wife, mom to three sons and our expert today on how women can excel in the workplace. Join her on her Facebook Group Empowering Women in Real Estate. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts.
Three Winners & Losers from 2020 in the WDC Insurance Sector | Ep. 37
January 12, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this podcast episode, I will discuss three winners and losers from the insurance industry in the WDC region during 2020. The results will surprise you. I also discuss an urgent commercial lines account executive position now open with a WDC regional client of mine. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater u...
18th Annual Insurance Salary Survey Takeaways | Ep. 36
January 11, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 12 MBIn this podcast episode, I will discuss the takeaways and results of our just published 18th Annual Insurance Salary Survey released in our monthly (free) newsletter and on LinkedIn. The results along with the unintended consequences of COVID-19 will surprise you. Email me directly at [email protected] for your own free copy. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding...
Remote Work and Office Catfights: The Office Chronicles, with Special Guest | Ep. 35
December 15, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this podcast episode, I will discuss with special guest, Shelly Montana, her experiences working remotely and her unique take on office catfights. Warning: This podcast contains adult material and has been heavily edited. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
The Right Way to Talk About Failure in a Job Interview | Ep. 34
December 07, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBIn this podcast episode, I will discuss how you should use past failures to your great advantage in a job interview. The reasons will surprise you. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
This Mass Exodus of Urban America: Is it Right for You? | Ep. 33
December 03, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.75 MBIn this podcast episode, I will discuss a mega-trend in our recruiting business: the flight of candidates to the rural countryside to work remotely. Having lived in big cities and small towns, I provide some funny perspective on this new trend. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
New Exclusive Remote Position: Employee Benefits Members Champion | Ep. 32
September 10, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBMy Top Ten Nationwide insurance client in Bethesda, Maryland is seeking a unique candidate to fill the position of Employee Benefits Members Champion. In this podcast episode, I will provide all the details about this client and related opportunity. This position is 100% remote. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work toge...
Remote Work – Five Winners and Losers | Ep. 31
August 11, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBCOVID-19 has changed the way we live and work forever. In this episode, I will provide you with the five big winners and losers amongst employers and employees in the remote work environment. I think you will be surprised. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
WARNING: Six Disadvantages Working at Home | Ep. 30
August 03, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThere has been a lot of hoopla about the “New Normal” and how everyone is happily working at home in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. I will provide you with the insight on why this is not necessarily the case. In fact, I will actually provide you with the top six disadvantages of working at home that are now threatening the work at home environment. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a g...
2020 Semi-Annual WDC Metro Insurance Salary Report – Compensation Decreasing! | Ep. 029
July 13, 2020 12:58 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBFor the first time since 2009, average salaries for those insurance professionals working for brokers/agencies in the WDC region in account management and production have decreased. I will provide you with the insight on why this happening. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
Is There a Light at the End of the Tunnel for WDC Insurance? | Ep. 028
June 03, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBThe WDC insurance community is finally getting back to work. Most are heading back to work between Monday, June 1st and June 15th. I will discuss the powerful lessons learned both personally and as an insurance community during the COVID-19 crisis. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
COVID-19: How to Find a Job in These Tough Times | Ep. 027
May 14, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBBased on my personal discussions with WDC region business owners, I will provide some insight on which industries are hiring now and three things you can do right now to secure positions within these industries. Industries that are hiring right now: Grocery stores, drug stores, banks, e-commerce, medical, pharmaceutical, insurance brokerage, and remote work technologies. Rob's 3 tips to get hired in this market: 1. Join relevant regional trade organizations and networking ...
Ten Ways COVID-19 is Impacting WDC Area Insurance Agencies | Ep. 026
May 04, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBBased on my personal discussions with WDC region insurance agency owners and operators, I will discuss Ten Ways insurance broker/agencies are being impacted by COVID-19. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
Open Position: Fairfax Employee Benefits Producer | Ep. 025
April 21, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBI will review our most urgent open position at the moment: Employee Benefits Producer. This position is with one of my best clients located in the Fairfax region. The position comes with leads, industry-leading products and a service and support staff second to none. The target market is small to medium sized businesses with FTE between 25 – 500+. A network of Centers of Influence is a Big +. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less s...
Interview: Special Guest Marcelo Wright on AON/Willis and COVID-19 and the Impact on Employee Benefits | Ep. 024
April 20, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBJoin me in this exclusive interview with Employee Benefits industry expert, Marcelo Wright and get his take on the Willis/AON transaction. Marcelo also offers his insights on the COVID-19 virus and it’s impact on the Employee Benefits industry. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
COVID-19: Building a First Class Remote Work Environment – Part 6/6 | Ep. 023
April 08, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode, I will wrap up this six part series with a summary discussion of winners & losers in the RWE space, critical success factors, summary of my findings, and the way forward for RWE in a post-COVID-19 crisis. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
COVID-19: Building a First Class Remote Work Environment – Part 5/6 | Ep. 022
April 07, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode, we will discuss the issue of security and safety as it relates to your Remote Work Environment. What you learn will surprise you. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
COVID-19: Building a First Class Remote Work Environment – Part 4/6 | Ep. 021
April 06, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MBIn this episode, you will learn about the latest and greatest remote management and performance tracking tools necessary to keep YOU and your remote teammates accountable in their daily duties and responsibilities. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
COVID-19: Building a First Class Remote Work Environment – Part 3/6 | Ep. 020
April 03, 2020 11:00 - 7 minutes - 7.68 MBIn Part Three of this six-part series, I discuss Microsoft Teams and other leading project management and productivity solutions for the Remote Work Environment. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
COVID-19: Building a First Class Remote Work Environment – Part 2/6 | Ep. 019
April 02, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIn Part Two of this six-part series, I discuss Slack and Zoom Video; two of the best workflow and collaborative technology solutions for the Remote Work Environment. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.
COVID-19: Building a First Class Remote Work Environment – Part 1/6 | Ep. 018
March 30, 2020 13:26 - 10 minutes - 10 MBThis is a guide to building your own first class Remote Work Environment. Over this six part series, I will address the required communications infrastructure, workflow/teaming/collaboration platforms, and the best productivity solutions. I will also discuss remote management and accountability, security concerns, along with a summary discussion on my final thoughts on COVID-19 and RWEs. I will conclude with lessons learned and the pros & cons of RWEs. My job every episode is to break d...
Explosive Reactions to our 16th Annual 2019 Insurance Salary Report | Ep. 017
February 24, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBAs many of you know, we released to the general public our 16th Annual 2019 WDC Insurance Salary Report. The reaction and feedback has been nothing short of a tirade. We have received 227 emails, many phone calls, text messages in response. See what WDC insurance professionals SO UPSET about. My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruit...