TCG's MGA division headed to Orlando this week for the AAMGA conference. Visit Tony Frey (Chief Sales Officer) and Steve Bond (Search Consultant) at booth #26 to learn more about what partnering with The Carlisle Group can do for you. Couldn't make to to the show? Learn more about our insurance group here.

Because TCG is always looking for the best of the best, Tony Frey, Chief Sales Officer, wanted to share some of the reasons why you might be interested in joining the team. Contact Adam Dillon, Talent Acquisition Manager at 717-220-0964 or acd@tcgrecruit.com to learn more!

Marc Gyimesi, one of TCG’s Senior Search Consultants who specializes in P&C Insurance recruitment, was recently featured in an article in AM Best’s magazine, “Best’s Review” for May, 2017. The article focuses on the search for chief digital officers to lead insurers' digital transformation strategies and asks, "Is demand for that talent outstripping supply?" Here is an excerpt of what Marc contributed. The Talent Search In addition to the salary, compensation may include other incentives. "We're also seeing the growing use of hefty bonuses for benchmarks and milestones hit during a CDO's tenure," Gyimesi said. The Digital Vision Show CDOs the land of opportunity they have before them, Gyimes

Europe, Middle East and Africa Employment and economic figures show promising growth in Europe, while the United Arab Emirates recently held a U.N. forum on one of its most important industries. Economic recovery in the Euro-area reached its fastest rate in six years, according to Bloomberg, with particular strength in Germany and France. The Purchasing Managers' Index for the Euro region as a whole increased in April, which signaled that job creation is on pace to reach a new record for the decade, the source explained. Economic and job activity was especially strong in France, which saw its index surpass Germany's for the first time in five years. Economic projections for France have been

The U.S. job market bounced back in April, adding 211,000 nonfarm payroll jobs during the month, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The gains exceeded Bloomberg economists' prediction of 190,000 jobs added, and followed a weaker-than-expected March that saw 79,000 jobs added, revised down from the previously reported 98,000 jobs. The unemployment rate fell from 4.5 percent in March to 4.4 percent in April, which is the lowest rate since May 2007, Reuters reported. The unemployment rate has dropped by 0.6 percentage point over the year. The labor force participation rate was relatively unchanged in April at 62.9 percent. Industry-wise in April: Leisure an

In today's highly competitive job market, businesses can't afford to take a lackluster approach to recruitment and hiring. Not only can a bad hire lead to costly turnover, but it can also negatively impact the organizational performance of a business and, therefore, its bottom line. According to the Society for Human Resources Management, the cost of replacing an employee could end up amounting to anywhere between 50 percent and a few hundred percent of the individual’s yearly salary. Never has it been more important for employers to hone in on a strategy to attract, onboard and retain top talent. However, this is often far easier said than done. Fast Company reported that two of the biggest

Thanks to everyone who came out bright & early this morning to mix and mingle with the Carlisle Chamber and TCG crews! It was a morning filled with great company, conversation, connections, and (last but not least) food. Congrats to the winners of our two door prizes: Janet Bartelme of LegalShield who won the free rental of our conference room, and Tiffany Mahan who won the SPAtacular gift card. We look forward to seeing you both again very soon. And of course, thank you to the Carlisle Chamber team! If you are interested in renting the Conference Room or becoming a TCG/SpaE member, please reach out to Bert Wendeln at bfw@tcgrecruit.com or 717-207-8298.

There are so many pieces that go into making an interview successful. Tune in for our first installment of "Interview Tips from TCG" with Senior Search Consultant, Maury Hennessy. She'll share what she's seen time and time again and how simple it is to avoid being caught off guard. Contact Maury at mph@tcgrecruit.com or 515-528-2614.