Workplace culture

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Exclusive Arizent research found that more than 95% of employees think they have something to learn from people who are different from them. But only 66% think that diverse companies make better decisions. We explore the disconnect.

Banks, fintechs, and financial institutions may have stepped up their diversity and inclusion efforts, but these industries still have a retention problem. What are the issues at play and what can be done to keep executive women in the C-Suite?

Shortly after the partnership was made public on Twitter, State Farm abruptly reversed course.

Enabled by advanced technology, automation and digitization, insurers will discover and leverage new opportunities.

The hurdles faced by Black professionals who break into the financial services belie the notion that their small numbers at the industry’s top ranks are a pipeline problem.

Opening a bank or investment account — or even securing employment in a racism-free workplace — is out of reach for many Black Americans.

Nap pods and beanbag chairs are nice, but what employees really care about are personal respect and generous compensation. Oh, and it helps to be dog-friendly.

A look at the difference in responses between employees working for companies that made the list and those that did not.

Culture matters in making a shift to digital, says Dr. Balaji Krishnamurthy, who was cited by TIME magazine as one of 25 key Global Business Influencers.

Lloyd’s executives are under pressure to modernize its antiquated business practices after its first loss in six years.

Creating a sense of having a stake in the outcome of the organization is one of the roots for innovative thinking.

Five ways that digital technology is transforming the insurance workplace just as much as product.

For insurers, thinking of the network of capabilities available in specific geographical areas can provide tangible advantages when it comes to delivering on the promise of major technological advances.

Human resources professionals are looking to fight bad behavior driven by upper management.

Four out of five employees surveyed see significant opportunity for AI to create a more engaging and empowering workplace.

The insurance industry faces a couple of big hurdles: risk aversion and a culture that is also very averse to change.

Alexa for Business will let users issue voice commands to begin a video conference or print documents, among a multitude of common workplace functions.