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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
As architecture and design firms move forward, it’s important to think strategically about company culture and how it can facilitate growth. This year has taught us that the values and behaviors of a company matter. In the future, customers and employees alike are going to...
The recent rise in unemployment means the competition for jobs in architecture will be higher than usual this year. Job hunters need to do everything they can to stand out from the pack. There are a lot of people looking for jobs right now, you...
As the world continues to face an unprecedented global pandemic, the architecture industry needs strong leaders more than ever. Strong leaders thrive during times of hardship by inspiring others, alleviating their fear, and providing guidance and reassurance. A Source of Support Professionals in architecture need support right...