What Top Mortgage Brokers Don’t Tell You

Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2024 and the very first edition of this year's Newsletter! 

I'm Nadia Knight, Client Relationship Manager at NRG Resourcing , and I’m thrilled to reconnect with you as we step into a year of new opportunities and insights in the mortgage industry.

This edition features a special release – our brand-new eBook, "The UK Mortgage Broker Salary Guide," offering a comprehensive look at the earning potential for brokers across the UK. We also delve into the transformative power of behavioural-based recruitment in our latest blog article and share valuable team-building strategies from Marcus Nanson's podcast with special guest Robb Jupp. Plus, don't miss out on the latest happenings and community news from the NRG Team.

Let’s kick-start the year right here…

Something MASSIVE For 2024 Q1…

As we embark on a promising new year in the mortgage industry, I'm thrilled to present an invaluable resource for every ambitious mortgage broker – our newly released eBook, "The UK Mortgage Broker Salary Guide." 

Have you wondered if you’re earning what you should be as a mortgage broker? Or paying too much, or too little to your team?

This comprehensive guide is designed to be your roadmap to the low, average and high earning potential of mortgage brokers based on their location within the UK.

Click the link below to access your copy of "The UK Mortgage Broker Salary Guide" and benchmark yourself or your team NOW.

The UK Mortgage Broker Salary Guide

The Power of Hiring on Behaviours

In today’s competitive market, finding the right candidate is about more than just skills and experience. 

A bad hire, overlooking behavioural fit, can be costly, potentially setting your company back by as much as £100K, considering all associated costs.

The Essential Role of Behavioural Surveys

It's surprising how many businesses overlook the importance of behavioural assessments in the recruitment process. 

These surveys should be an integral part of your hiring strategy, offering insights into how well a candidate will integrate with your team's dynamics and your company's culture.

Here’s why:

• Dynamic Teams: Behavioural hiring contributes to more cohesive and dynamic team environments.
• Lower Turnover: It significantly reduces turnover rates by aligning roles with candidates' natural behavioural tendencies.
• Boosted Productivity: Employees thrive in roles that suit their inherent behaviours, leading to increased productivity.
• Higher Satisfaction: Employees are more engaged and satisfied in roles that align with their behavioural profiles.

Case Study: Vista Equity Partners

Take inspiration from Robert Smith of Vista Equity Partners. 

His firm’s approach to recruitment involves mandatory personality-and-aptitude tests for all employees, matching them to roles where they’re naturally inclined to succeed. For example, sales roles are better suited to extroverted individuals, while software development may suit introverts better.

The focus is on finding the right person for the job, irrespective of their background or credentials. This strategy has led to a diverse workforce, with 35% of Vista’s portfolio-company employees being women, and has been crucial in their success in acquiring and growing over 500 software companies.

NRG Resourcing’s Approach

At NRG Resourcing, we understand the transformative power of behavioural testing. Our tailored approach ensures that new hires are not just skilled but are a perfect behavioural match, enhancing employee retention and team cohesion.

Want to know more about how behavioural-based recruitment can benefit your organisation?

Read the blog now and consider how these insights can be integrated into your recruitment strategy. Or to discuss further, feel free to book a consultation with me.

NRG Insights Podcast 

As the Director of NRG Resourcing, it’s always valuable to listen to Marcus Nanson’s latest insights. 

Masters of the Craft - The Framework to Building a Winning Team with Rob Jupp (Brightstar Group), is a podcast he recorded back in 2023 (yes, it’s last year now). Here it is!

Behind the Scenes at NRG

The holiday season at NRG this year was all about team bonding. We had a couple of great outings that brought us together and added some festive cheer to our usual routines.

Our first stop was Southampton’s German Christmas Market (pictured). It was a relaxed evening with the team, enjoying the festive stalls and having drinks together, and for our official Christmas party, we headed to Shanghai 1814 in Southampton. 

What Next?

Thank you for reading! I’ll be back next month with the next edition. 

Don’t forget to subscribe, and if you’re seeking a new role, or are searching for new talent, please click on the appropriate link to book a call with me today.