Author: David Brown

20 Oct How to Prioritize the Mental Health of Your Team

Posted at 08:00h in Architecture, Blog, Branding, Employer Branding, Firm Managment, Interior Design, Leadership by David Brown

As our country continues to navigate through unprecedented times, people are still learning how to cope with the fallout of job layoffs, canceled concerts and closed restaurants, bars and schools. Many of our normal routines have been replaced with extended lengths of self-isolation and social...

13 Oct Investing in Climate Change and COVID Recovery

Posted at 08:00h in Architecture, Blog, Branding, Employer Branding, Firm Managment, Interior Design, Leadership by David Brown

Over the course of 2020, we have seen the effects of climate change and infectious disease. Both disproportionally affect underprivileged communities who often lack access to healthcare or the ability to relocate. Architecture firms have an opportunity to invest in climate change and COVID recovery–...

06 Oct The Importance of Equity in Your Architecture Firm

Posted at 08:00h in Architecture, Blog, Branding, Employer Branding, Firm Managment, Interior Design, Leadership by David Brown

Equity as a value can change an architecture or design firm for the better. When firms promote diversity and equity in their organizational culture, they attract and retain better talent, improve performance, and create a work environment where everyone feels like they have a voice. What...

29 Sep How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Boss

Posted at 08:00h in Architecture, Blog, Interior Design, Job Search by David Brown

The list of reasons why some people dislike their boss can be extensive. From neglecting employees’ feelings and concerns to setting unrealistic expectations, there are many potential weaknesses that firm leaders can suffer from. But the success of a firm depends on managers and employees...

22 Sep Sharpen Communication to Improve Employee Engagement

Posted at 08:00h in Architecture, Blog, Business, Employer Branding, Interior Design, Interviewing, Leadership by David Brown

Think back to before the Pandemic started (I know, it seems like last year) but go with me. Were your employees engaged? Did they truly participate in the firm? Did they understand the firm goals and strategies? Did they care? Now think about those same...

15 Sep Internship Secrets

Posted at 08:00h in Architecture, Blog, Interior Design, Job Search by David Brown

As architecture recruiters, we don’t want COVID-19 to get in the way of students entering the profession. But the pandemic continues to impact our industry as firms strategize how to continue their internship programs while keeping everybody safe. Although some employers chose to cancel internships,...

08 Sep COVID-19 and Climate Change: What We’re Learning

Posted at 08:00h in Architecture, Blog, Business, Interior Design, Trends by David Brown

If there is a silver lining to come out of this recent health threat, it could be that we are learning more about what the pandemic shares in common with climate change, along with some proactive steps that we can take to reduce the negative...

01 Sep Tips for Getting Hired During Economic Uncertainty

Posted at 08:00h in Architecture, Blog, Interior Design, Job Search by David Brown

Between furloughs and cutbacks, the ongoing pandemic has upended a lot of people’s careers. Many professionals in architecture and design have found themselves in a position where they suddenly have to search for a job during an economic slowdown. Here are some tips to share...

25 Aug Architecture Industry Update: Top Line

Posted at 08:00h in Architecture, Blog, Business, Industry Update, Interior Design, Trends by David Brown

The global pandemic hit the architecture industry hard. In the second quarter of 2020, almost three-fourths of design firms saw a decrease in their billings. When something unexpected happens to the economy, companies tend to put major development projects on hold. Fortunately, it isn’t all...

18 Aug How to Cultivate a Positive Work Culture

Posted at 08:00h in Architecture, Blog, Business, Employer Branding, Interior Design, Interviewing, Leadership by David Brown

A positive work culture can make your architectural firm the company everybody wants to work for. These tips will help minimize negativity in the workplace and cultivate a positive work culture. Identify the Root of the Problem Usually if you have multiple employees who seem to have...