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The Great Tech Talent Shortage — What’s Really Going On?

Date Published: December 2025 In a world increasingly driven by cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, and data, companies across industries — from banking and healthcare to education and retail — face the same daunting problem: a shortage of qualified tech talent. According to IBM, despite recent waves of layoffs in big

How Strong Is Your Onboarding Game?

Date Published: November 2025 I’ve heard it too many times: a new recruit isn’t excited about the change they’ve made. They feel left out, unsure where to turn with questions, and wonder if they made the wrong decision. Unfortunately, many organizations underestimate the importance of a thoughtful, well-structured onboarding program.

Climate Risk and the Mortgage Industry: A Growing Concern

Date Published: October 2025 We’ve all seen the headlines — rising insurance premiums, major insurers pulling out of high-risk areas, and extreme weather events becoming more common. But what does all this mean for the mortgage industry? In short: a lot. As climate change continues to reshape our environment, it’s

Are We Ready for a Cooler Mortgage Market?

Date Published: October 2025 Last week at the Loan Vision Innovation event, they had the chance to hear Marina Walsh, VP of Industry Analysis at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), share her outlook on the economy and our industry. Her message? There are clear signs that a slowdown is on

Don’t Subscribe to Unemployment Bias

Date Published: October 2025 In my 20+ years as a recruiter I’ve spoken with many candidates who’ve found themselves unemployed at one point or another. Most of them did land jobs and continued their employment journey. I’ve always respected the companies who are willing to look beyond a candidate’s current

Before You Say ‘Yes’ to that Offer…

Date Published: October 2025 The Financial Services industry is doing what it does best – pivoting.  After a pretty dismal 2024 in terms of growth and recruiting, I can’t help but think of Ross Gellar’s character in the infamous Friends episode when Ross and his buddies are trying to get