{"content":[{"text":"Our firm invests in the training of the employees. We understand that the only way we can prosper is \n through the development of our people and by making sure this commitment is clearly understood by \n everyone in the company.","bbox":{"left":0.134941,"top":0.090229,"width":0.729866,"height":0.049014}},{"text":"Performance Determinants & Compensation","bbox":{"left":0.117686,"top":0.169109,"width":0.343918,"height":0.01930599999999999}},{"text":"Good performance is determined by quality of work, production efficiency, and dedication to the \n company. These qualities can be rewarded by gift certificates, increases in salary, or company \n acknowledgement. The reward system varies with the positions offered. The entry-level positions are \n offered competitive hourly wages while upper level management receives a salary. Upper level \n management also has the opportunity to partake in profit sharing plans and an impressive 401k retirement \n plan. The firm also employs agents who are compensated on a commission program entirely based on net \n premium sold.","bbox":{"left":0.117686,"top":0.20065,"width":0.760105,"height":0.11435300000000004}},{"text":"The performance of employees is vital to the health of the company and the staff is duly compensated for \n their efforts toward a growing business.","bbox":{"left":0.123961,"top":0.329837,"width":0.752139,"height":0.03308099999999997}},{"text":"As a cautionary note, there are strict policy guidelines for behavior that all employees must follow. For \n instance, being on time is seen as an essential attribute for all employees and anything less will not be \n tolerated. The first violation of this rule does not have any ramifications while the second offense leads to \n a verbal warning and the third infraction results in the termination of the employee.","bbox":{"left":0.117686,"top":0.376294,"width":0.764142,"height":0.06662499999999993}},{"text":"For Ed, his primary responsibilities include preserving existing business, growing the company at a \n controlled rate, and signing new agents in a profitable manner. In addition to these responsibilities, Ed is \n accountable for the internal workings of the Credit department. This includes holding informational \n department meetings, presenting goals, and maintaining open lines of communication between all \n employees. He is also responsible for the integration of the Credit department with other divisions of the \n company, such as accounting, actuary, compliance, and claims.","bbox":{"left":0.117686,"top":0.456143,"width":0.7555010000000001,"height":0.09846800000000006}},{"text":"Though not interested in advancing further at this time, if promoted, Ed would maintain his dependable \n character, continue to learn about the company, contribute to its long-term success, and preserve his \n degree of job satisfaction.","bbox":{"left":0.127294,"top":0.569408,"width":0.745236,"height":0.04898900000000006}},{"text":"Greatest challenges","bbox":{"left":0.117686,"top":0.648263,"width":0.14931099999999997,"height":0.019306000000000045}},{"text":"One of the most difficult challenges Ed and his staff face is maintaining the identity of the firm after its \n recent purchase by another firm. From prior experience in takeovers, Ed has seen the hardships that can \n arise from a buyout of a smaller firm. Although the buyout can lead to a loss of identity, Ed realizes \n having a large parent company and its resources can strengthen the credibility of his smaller company. \n Perhaps the greatest challenge now faced is keeping open lines of communication between parent and \n subsidiary","bbox":{"left":0.117686,"top":0.679804,"width":0.7492050000000001,"height":0.09848100000000004}},{"text":"Communication is a significant factor in the growth of both entities.","bbox":{"left":0.255523,"top":0.793082,"width":0.48904299999999995,"height":0.017020000000000035}},{"text":"In addition, Ed sees an important role for himself in being an exemplar for his people.","bbox":{"left":0.117686,"top":0.82363,"width":0.617501,"height":0.018595000000000028}},{"text":"In particular, Ed","bbox":{"left":0.744206,"top":0.82363,"width":0.11729199999999995,"height":0.018595000000000028}},{"text":"…emphasizes having a positive attitude and believing in the product to create an easier decision-making \n process and to enable the company to function effectively. To be certain, a professional in this market","bbox":{"left":0.12298,"top":0.857021,"width":0.754032,"height":0.03292399999999995}}],"images_bbox":[],"images_bbox_not_text_overlap":[]}