Human Resources

Can your little agency compete with the “big boys,” the direct sales organizations that have billion dollar advertising budgets? Yes! In this article, customer service expert Shep Hyken gives you…

Reading the newspaper this morning there was an article suggested that a university President should earn no more than 10X the compensation of the lowest paid employee in the system.…

Many agency owners try to make producers out of employees simply by giving them the title “producer.” Even if these employees are not producing, they are given the title “producer”…

This section of the VU offers tips, techniques and legal caveats that you can follow during the hiring process. Also discussed employee relations, licensing and more. Talent Recruitment and Development…

We’ve been hearing about it for months now, about the allegedly very real possibility of a worldwide pandemic. Is the threat for real? And, if so, what have you done…

In my state, a manicurist has to complete 600 hours of classroom and supervised work experience to get licensed. An insurance agent? Put in 40 hours and you could be…

An agency receptionist transfers phone calls, takes messages, opens mail, directs clients to CSRs, and accepts direct bill payments from clients. She allegedly does not discuss coverage with clients. Does…

We were recently asked our opinion about whether personal lines CSRs could also handle small business accounts written on BOPs. While some CSRs can make the transition, it is fraught…

When I first started in this business, my employer required not only a coat and tie, but also a HAT! My how times have changed. In many organizations now, “business…

Experienced employees gravitate to those areas for which their talents are best suited. Forcing CSR’s to sell, forcing salespeople to adhere to detail oriented efforts, and forcing management responsibilities on…