Leadership

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...