Architecture

04 Aug Tips for Attracting and Working with Generation Z

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

Over the past decade, there has been a lot of discussion about how to attract and retain millennials in architecture and design. However, recently, the focus has shifted toward Generation Z, or those who were born between 1997 and 2012. A large portion of this...

28 Jul How to Improve the Candidate Experience

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

As the architecture employment market becomes more competitive, companies need to find strategic ways to improve the candidate experience. Providing candidates with a positive experience during recruitment improves the overall reputation of your company, increases the likelihood of your top pick accepting an offer, and...

21 Jul The Post-Pandemic Workspace

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

The COVID-19 pandemic will have an ongoing effect on work environments. Moving forward, businesses will want workspaces that offer more flexibility, increased collaboration, and provide more opportunities for social distancing. In addition, workspaces will need to accommodate more technology and remote work environments. Here are...

14 Jul How to Create Resilience in Your Career During Uncertain Times

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

There’s no question that 2020 has brought a lot of uncertainty for the architecture and design industries, as the global pandemic continues to affect the economy. But times of hardship offer the perfect opportunity to build resilience in your career. Below are some tips to...

07 Jul How to Improve Your Firm’s Intercultural Competence

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

The importance of intercultural competence has become a popular conversation in architecture and design as firms strive to reinforce values of equality and justice and to eliminate unconscious bias from the workplace. Below we’ll cover some ways to improve your firm’s intercultural competence. What Is Intercultural...

30 Jun Architects and Designers are More Important Than Ever

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

In the aftermath of this year’s pandemic, architects and designers have never been more important than they are now. Architects and designers serve critical roles in creating commercial buildings that are safe and healthy for the general public, but they also provide value to their...

23 Jun How Leveraging Contract Work Can Benefit Candidates

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

While some professionals are reluctant to take contract positions, interim and contract work in architecture and design actually have a lot of advantages. Not only are contract workers classified as regular employees (and receive a W-2), they also receive many of the same benefits a...

16 Jun Workflow Strategies to Develop Now for Future Success

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

With the slowing of the economy architecture and design firms are going to need to put in place new workflow strategies. These strategies will involve every aspect of your business, how you work in your space, and your clients’ business. This will ensure that your...

09 Jun Why Now is Good Time to Hire Contract Employees in Architecture and Design

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

As businesses in architecture and design look forward to growth in the industry contract employees can be a useful tool. Contract work is ideal for short-term projects and work that requires little supervision or training. Is putting contractors into your workflow the right move for...

02 Jun How to Team Up with a Recruiter in Your Job Search

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

Job hunting in the architecture and design field can be stressful as you try to navigate an uncertain employment market and find a job that aligns with your long-term career objectives. Enlisting the help of an architecture recruiter can make the job hunt much more...