Accord Growth Series - October round up
In case you missed anything, we have put together a roundup of Accord’s Growth Series for October, covering a on a range of topics including:??
We discuss why balancing remote work with occasional in-person meetups is key to success in a hybrid world.
The success of a mortgage broker depends on more than financial expertise. Emotional intelligence is a key differentiator, involving the ability to manage your own emotions and respond to others' emotions constructively.
Cybersecurity is crucial for mortgage brokers due to their handling of sensitive data and financial transactions. With rising threats like data breaches, malware, and phishing, securing your business is essential. This blog offers practical advice tailored for mortgage brokers, aligned with the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) guidance.
In this latest podcast, we welcome Charlotte Bates and Natalie Wilcox, Directors of BatesWilcox, back to our Broker Talks podcast series, where they discussed recruiting apprentices into a mortgage broker firm with Accord BDM Adam Parker.
High-pressure environments, tight deadlines and customer-facing roles means prioritising employee wellbeing is important for reducing burnout, retaining top talent and enhancing client relationships. We explore how implementing employee wellbeing programmes can have a powerful impact on your firm's success.
We discuss the steps you might take to promote your ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) strategy, with points covering:
·?????? Writing a plan to define your ESG strategy
·?????? Sharing it with your clients, and
·?????? Showcasing the impact of your ESG initiatives.