Hiring the right people can be challenging during rapid company growth. The firm feels pressured to meet all sorts of other demands during this time. Breaking the hiring habits that have worked for decades can be difficult, but the truth is that hiring processes are doomed to fail when they [...]
I recently read an article published in Architizer called “6 Way Residential Architecture Can Impact Your Health”. It is a fascinating architect about how architects and designers can create with health and wellness as their north star. But what about the rest of us already nested in our homes of [...]
I have been looking back over some of the content I created during the height of the pandemic. I have been curious to better understand this time because, one, it feels like and long time ago, and two, I find it hard to have any exact memories of being locked [...]
In an article published in Building Design, 41% of UK architects are using AI. Most architects surveyed are using AI occasionally, but this RIBA AI report is the first I have seen giving any numbers on how much AI is gaining ground in the Architecture industry. As part of this [...]
Social media can be a powerful tool for architecture firms, yet many firms don’t take advantage of TikTok, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Social media can help you establish your identity, attract talent, gain new clients, and increase firm awareness. The Benefits of Social Media Social media is a fast and cost-effective [...]
One of the best ways to improve the quality of your architecture or design firm’s talent is to prioritize culture fit during your hiring process. The best candidates are looking for a firm that shares their values and goals, so creating a work culture that reflects what professionals want is [...]
The architecture and design industry, all industries for that matter, are in a new paradigm. From full-time in the office to hybrid and full work-from-home, unlimited PTO, and hot desks, organizations are rethinking culture from the ground up. Part of the cultural redefinition is how to retain employees. Firms are [...]
Sharing feedback with a candidate after the interview is critically important. This process does two things. First, gathering feedback on the candidate from your interview team helps you decide if the candidate is the right fit for the position. Second, it allows the candidate to better understand how their skills [...]
Job Offers that get accepted are easy to create and are not all about base salary! As we enter 2024 DBI is already seeing new jobs opening and firms of all sizes in need of staff. Competition is slowly creeping back into hiring for the Architecture and Interior Design industries. [...]
My last Design and Dialogue post from last year, Happy New Year, I Quit (you can also see my video here) I talk about the best practices your firm should lean on when an employee quits. One of the best practices is for a firm to call upon their bush [...]
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