Interior Design

24 Nov Tips to Create a High Performing Team

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

Don’t ruin all the hard work of bringing in top talent but thinking that the first day is the end of the process. It is not. After the new employee starts it is critical for team leaders and managers to focus on strengthening the overall...

17 Nov How to Build Resilience in Uncertain Times

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

From continued social distancing to underlying financial uncertainty, the world continues to cope with challenges that have never experienced before! Many of us are left looking for ways to adapt, accept, and bounce back from these stressful times. Resilience is an essential skill that will...

10 Nov 3 Things You’re Getting Wrong in Your Hiring Process

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

If you’re having a difficult time hiring the right candidates for your architecture jobs, then it could be due to a flawed hiring process. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to improve. There are three common things you could be getting wrong...

03 Nov Top Leadership Qualities to Set Yourself Apart

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

Leaders, those that really stand out, have learned to develop some very specific qualities. Take Sir Richard Branson for example, the self-proclaimed rule-breaker owns one of the world’s most recognized brands and has authored several books on important leadership principles. Instead of relying on traditional...

27 Oct A Shift Toward Greener Suburbs in Response to COVID

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

The pandemic continues to impact the architecture industry in many different ways. One trend that we’re seeing is that a growing number of people, especially millennials, are migrating away from cities in favor of suburban living to better insulate themselves from climate risks and COVID....

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...