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The True Cost of Unfilled Positions

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Article by Nicole Houston - Oct 14, 2024

With recent reports highlighting widespread labor shortages across industries—from tech to retail—many companies are struggling to fill essential roles. The 2024 Labor Report found that over 40% of U.S. businesses have delayed hiring to cut costs. But while holding back on hiring may seem...

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The True Cost of Bad Managers

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Article by Nicole Houston - Oct 08, 2024

Poor management can drain a company’s resources faster than almost any other factor. Studies show that bad managers cost U.S. companies up to $360 billion annually due to turnover, productivity loss, and decreased engagement. Considering all the associated costs, replacing an employee who leaves...

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The True Cost of Toxic Employees

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Article by Nicole Houston - Oct 01, 2024

In the wake of The Great Resignation and recent high-profile discussions around leadership challenges at major companies like Twitter (now X), the impact of toxic work environments on both talent and reputation has never been clearer. The pandemic reshaped how we think about work, pushing employees...

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Captive Agent vs Independent Agent: Which do you need?

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Article by Liam Christie - Apr 10, 2023

You probably landed on this article because - like me - you’re shopping around for insurance and wound up doing a lot of research that left you without answers and ready to go call the number on whatever insurance billboard you see first. Where I kept getting stuck was with captive vs. independent...

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