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Published: July 2025 I recently came across an article titled “What to do when Someone Goes On the Defensive” and it caught my attention. Someone questioning a decision, your performance (especially if it’s a superior at the office or someone you admire) or asking why you did this or that
The mortgage industry is undergoing a significant transformation in 2025, with rising interest rates, regulatory shifts, and evolving consumer behavior pushing companies to consolidate and innovate. In this dynamic environment, acquisitions are becoming a strategic move for lenders, servicers, and fintechs aiming to grow market share, streamline operations, or enhance
Let’s face it…Hiring is tough! And the challenges of turnover, short-staffing, and bad hires are real. But what if the key to finding great people lies in the candidate experience itself? This journey, from initial job posting to the final offer, is more critical than ever. CareerPlug’s research shows a
Employers are now rolling out artificial intelligence simulating live, two-way screener calls using synthetic voices. AI interviews over video. Job candidates converse with an AI “recruiter” that asks follow-up questions, probes key skills, and delivers structured feedback to hiring managers. The idea is to make interviewing more efficient for companies
In last month’s edition, we discussed the exodus of Loan Officers in 2024, and that we’re seeing an uptick in hiring so far in 2025. We continue to see that trend, particularly at the Executive level. If you’re an Executive thinking about your next role, or have already started your
In an unexpected twist, baby boomers are now leading the charge in the U.S. housing market. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), individuals between the ages of 60 and 78 have surpassed millennials to become the largest group of homebuyers in the country. Between
Landing a job interview is a big accomplishment, but what can you do to truly stand out from the crowd and increase your chances of getting hired? There’s a simple, yet powerful, strategy that’s been around for centuries: the thank you note. We’re not talking about a generic, impersonal thank
As we reflect on the Covid-19 pandemic, governments’ responses continue to be a source of strong and varying opinions. It likely either affected you personally, your business, or both. Research is still being conducted, and it will likely be years before we fully understand the long-term effects of decisions made
In last month’s Newsletter, we discussed why so many CEO’s are walking out the exit door. In this issue, we’ll talk about the staggering number of loan officers that have left or are leaving the industry. Christina Bennett loved the mortgage industry, but after undergoing multiple layoffs, she says the
In recent years, the corporate landscape has witnessed a significant trend: the departure of CEOs from their positions. This has been creating waves within their organizations and the broader market. Chief executives have been rushing to the exits more than they ever have, based on new research by a well
