Chicago in January. If we have not experienced it we must all at least understand how bone-chilling cold it must be. We rush in from the street and a hit with a warm wall of air, it is the most wonderful thing in the world at that moment. But how [...]
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 read a recent article in Fast Company (Architects Started Caring About What Their Buildings are Made From. That’s a Good Thing) and was excited to hear a voice talking about the importance of the architect’s influence beyond design. The current model* of the general architectural process is design (technical [...]
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 [...]
As I have been sharing since the first of the year, your firm WILL hire this year. It is slow now and that makes it the best time for you to get your hiring process tuned up. Today I am sharing the three most comment mistakes I have seen firms [...]
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 [...]
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