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5 key motivating factors that can boost insurance agency productivity

Diane Ciotta — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:59:51 +0000

What’s in it for me? This common phrase exemplifies the reality of how people are primarily focused on the things that matter most to them. This is well depicted in the story of a young car salesman who enthusiastically shared with his 75-year-old female prospect the feature of how the new model SUV’s spare tire bin was designed to double as a beer cooler; perfect for tailgating,

5 key motivating factors that can boost insurance agency productivity via IFAwebnews.

Majority of insurance agencies giving coal to employees this year

Bob Graham — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0000

The majority of insurance agency owners say they will not be giving bonuses or gifts to their employees to celebrate the holidays or the end of the year, according to the latest IFAwebnews.com poll.

Majority of insurance agencies giving coal to employees this year via IFAwebnews.

Workers favor guidance, leadership over sympathy in tough times

Nathan Jamail — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:47:06 +0000

Many times in business, much like in life, a person’s perspective determines one’s morale or attitude more so than any actual situation does. Many companies will make statements such as the morale of the team is down because of recent company changes, cuts in benefits and employee layoffs.

Workers favor guidance, leadership over sympathy in tough times via IFAwebnews.

8 traits to look for in a successful assistant manager

Norm Spitzig — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:18:17 +0000

Great companies are populated by great employees. While a top general manager is necessary, it's not sufficient for the genuine long-term success of any company or major operating division. Businesses that genuinely succeed and flourish over the long run have general managers who possess the vision, wisdom and courage to identify, attract, hire and mentor great assistant managers.

8 traits to look for in a successful assistant manager via IFAwebnews.

Agency management: 8 bad habits to change to earn more employee respect

Rhonda Savage — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:11:37 +0000

If you've ever been in a management position, there's a good chance you had several pet peeves regarding your staff members and their behavior. What you may not realize is that your employees probably have a few complaints themselves.

Agency management: 8 bad habits to change to earn more employee respect via IFAwebnews.

Employers backing away from paying for workers’ life insurance

Bob Graham — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:11:42 +0000

The number of workers who said their employer pays all of life insurance dropped from 37% last year to 33% in 2010, according to a survey from The Hartford Financial Services Group.

Employers backing away from paying for workers’ life insurance via IFAwebnews.

Communications: Is your business’ strategy battlefield ready?

Miranda Bouldin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:21:20 +0000

When ground forces are on the move, or fighter jets take to the air, they remain in real-time contact with their direct commander and upwards through higher levels of command to produce precise results. These clear lines of communication, though they involve different people, hierarchies and systems are the core of mission success.

Communications: Is your business’ strategy battlefield ready? via IFAwebnews.

Employers: Workers fall short on retirement investing know-how

Bob Graham — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:45:46 +0000

Most employers say their employees don’t know as much as they should about retirement investing, according to a new survey.

Employers: Workers fall short on retirement investing know-how via IFAwebnews.

WellPoint cuts employee stock grants

IFAwebnews Staff — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:07:21 +0000

National health insurer WellPoint, parent company of Anthem, is cutting stock grants to employees to control costs as it prepares for lower earnings this year.

WellPoint cuts employee stock grants via IFAwebnews.

Report: UnitedHealth urges employees to lobby Senate, oppose reform

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:27 +0000

Minnesota-based UnitedHealth has sent its 75,000 employees nationwide an email urging them to contact their senators to oppose pending health reform legislation, even providing a two form letters, with one attacking the public option.

Report: UnitedHealth urges employees to lobby Senate, oppose reform via IFAwebnews.