As the profession emerges from COVID-19, working arrangements have entered a new paradigm, and this change in the status quo has implications for both employers and job seekers within the industry. Additionally, other factors – such as IFRS 17 and competition from data science – have impacts of their own. In this episode, Adrian Czernick joins us to talk about the current state of affairs...
For actuaries involved in the pricing and design of life insurance products, the sales process can be a bit of a mystery. Dominik Briault, FCIA, has seen both sides of the equation, first as a pricing actuary and now as an employee of an estate-planning organization. He joins us to share his experiences and provide advice for others looking to enter this non-traditional area of practice.
Strong communication and healthy cultures are built on transparency and trust. Having productive disagreements and conflict is important for breakthroughs. It takes thoughtfulness, courage, and planning. If trust is built, those difficult conversations will become easier because people know you care. It will transform conflict into collaboration and your relationships will be better for it.
profession. This year, National Volunteer Week runs from April 24 to 30 and, in this episode, Sue Alcott, Manager, Volunteer Services, People and Culture at the CIA, joins us to discuss what the Institute has planned to recognize the contributions of CIA volunteers.
Let’s face it: 2022 has gotten off to a challenging start for many. The effects of the global pandemic are still being felt in many work, home, and life situations. Even those who are back in a regular routine may be fatigued and burned out. These days, it is not uncommon to hear that people are just ‘over it.’ Fed up, frustrated, exhausted, and at the end of their rope. So what do we do now? How...
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