INDUSTRY BLOG

The Hunt for the Purple Squirrel (6 min read) The somewhat cyclical nature of the real estate, title, and settlement industries can present challenges as well as present opportunities for companies previously or currently experiencing rapid expansion and growth. The Covid pandemic and booming real estate environment over the past few years magnified some of the…

Making Room for Improvement (5 min read)Up or out. It’s an old strategy that may seem cutthroat to some. The concept being that anyone perceived as not worthy of promotion or advancement, after a certain period of time, isn’t worth keeping around, even in a “lesser” position. Those that miss the cut are subsequently let…

Prepare to Resume Your Job Search (5 min read) “Glad to hear you are interested, if you could send over an updated resume, we can setup a call ASAP.” It’s at this point in today’s job application process that many people feel a weight start to build on their shoulders. It is strange how difficult it can…

Longtime leader at Cleveland’s Anderson|Biro Executive Search named a firm partnerCLEVELAND – MARCH 11, 2022 – Anderson|Biro, LLC, a leading executive recruiting firm specializing in the real estate settlement services space, is thrilled to announce that Kent Bondi, the company’s longtime director of recruiting, is now an equity partner in the company.Bondi, who got his…

Luck Is Not a Strategy (4-minute read) The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines luck as “a force that brings good fortune or adversity; the events or circumstances that operate for or against an individual.” We often apply the concept of luck to our day-to-day lives…sometimes in a negative light…sometimes in a positive one. You may credit good luck…

To Pay or Not To Pay? That is the Question (6 min read)Chicken wings up 26%, used cars 25%, housing prices are up as much as 20%, and now six figure salaries for Escrow Officers? What is happening out there? Surely we have all faced sticker shock over the last year as we have seen inflation…

The Great Resignation with a “Too Weak” Notice (7 min read) Welp…the calendar year has finally turned over. Speaking of turnover, some folks had a great 2021 and others seemed to have gleefully said goodbye, adios, arrivederci, good riddance to last year…and their jobs. Either way, if you are reading this…congratulations…you made it to 2022! And…

Google’s Making a List and Checking it Twice (4 min read) ‘Tis the season of family get-togethers, office parties, and general holiday merriment! With this, we are sure to see social media accounts generously sprinkled with photos from “Ugly” Christmas sweater parties or joyous accounts of festive dinners at grandmother’s house. You know, wonderful scenes with well-dressed…

Back To All PostsHave you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a headhunter? Now is your chance to find out!Anderson|Biro Executive Search is growing and we would like to talk with you. Anderson|Biro Internal Associate RecruiterPosition Requirements: 2+ years’ experience in a sales and/or customer service role.Highly motivated teammate with the ability…

Back To All PostsFalling Back to Old Ways May Leaf You Behind You may be familiar with the old adage, “I’ll do it my way, it’s the way I’ve always done it!” Likely, you are also familiar with the sometimes-negative connotation that approach conjures. For many, when faced with a new or persistent challenge, doing it…

Back To All PostsWe Built This Suburb on Work from Home A mixture of natural circumstances and humanity’s drive for technological development has potentially positioned a segment of the American Land Title and Settlement community and the business community as a whole at the cusp of a large paradigm shift. The widespread and somewhat forced adaptation…

Back To All PostsAttachment Issues The last few years have been a whirlwind of activity and excitement for the Title and Settlement industry. We have all witnessed once in a lifetime events, both hopeful and challenging alike. Yet, the settlement industry continues its record breaking advance at a breakneck pace. With the ongoing housing market boom,…

Back To All PostsGetting Social with Your Network   Anderson|Biro has recently hit a landmark with our social media presence, 2,000 Followers on our LinkedIn page! To help celebrate we would like to chat a bit about social media in business. For most companies these days, and as the internet marketing landscape expands, it is…

Back To All PostsPress Release: Leading Recruiting Firm Anderson|Biro Adds A New Team MemberCLEVELAND – May 20, 2021 – Anderson|Biro, LLC, a leading executive recruiting firm based in Cleveland, continues to grow its talented research team in 2021. Katie Seavy, a legal and real estate research veteran through her work with local government and a…

Back To All PostsProfessionalism is in Your JeansAs the warm weather months approach and with it comes the mass return of many Land Title Insurance and Settlement industry employees to more normal in office life; it might be the perfect time to chat about workplace dress code. Despite the clean look of a suit and…

Back To All PostsGet Some Tech in Your TitleThere seems to be a buzz around the title insurance world concerning new technologies. From file cabinets in the basements of courthouses to multi-platform closing systems, the title industry has gone a long way to modernize. Like many changes in the industry, there are pros and cons…

Back To All PostsIn Like a Lion, but Really a Lamb?Slowly, but surely here in the North, the great white expanses of snow are starting to recede until all that remain are large piles of snow around parking lots and driveways. Those ominous piles last for weeks and stand defiantly as grim reminders of the…

Back To All PostsCupid’s CubicleWith the evolving prospects of current and potential future lockdowns, Settlement Services industry office culture may at times seem a little different. Special events such as birthdays, or holiday get-togethers, and every casual Friday in between remind us that an office is so much more than just a professional space. Particularly…

Back To All PostsUp on the Zoom Call, click click click!With bated breath we all watch as 2020, with all its…complicated dynamics…fades into history. We see left in this most memorable year’s wake, much change and adaptation to the classic American way. Things like, leaving the house, or interacting with people, and in some circles…

Back To All Posts Press Release: Search firm Anderson|Biro adds to growing team CLEVELAND – Dec. 1, 2020 – The trusted executive recruiting firm Anderson|Biro, LLC has added two new associates to its research team. This growth ensures the company can continue to support its nationwide base of clients in securing the best candidates for…