This is the second in a three-part series on recruiting, retaining, and coaching new talent. It outlines how firm leaders can build cultures that top performers choose to stay in. To read Part 1, click here: How To Build Sustainable Recruitment Strategies for Small Firm Success. Top 5 Things To Remember About Retaining New Talent Firm leaders are responsible for both finding and keeping new talent. The former requires building sustainable hiring systems, as well as a reputation for … [Read more...]
How to Build Sustainable Recruitment Strategies for Small Firm Success
Recruitment Strategies for Small Firm Architects Recruiting new employees is one of the most important things a professional services firm can do to be sustainable. A solid recruitment strategy not only reduces employee turnover and minimizes cost, it also builds the firm’s reputation as one that actively invests in building sustainable futures for its employees and clients. Growing a firm is completely reliant on recruiting, retaining and coaching new talent – and such activities require as … [Read more...]
A Guide to Successful Recruitment at Your Architecture Firm (Part Two)
(This is Part 2 of a guest post by Bob Morgan, an architect based in South-East Asia. Part 1 will be found here.) Good Morning Jobseekers! PART 2: Recruitment Specifics Having made the decision to ‘Recruit’, we need to analyze the requirements, and formulate a ‘Brief.’ Firstly, this will provide a level of ‘Analysis’ – Indeed, it might also identify other areas of the Studio, where adjustments or improvements can be made; or will have to be made – And, just like any Project Brief it should be … [Read more...]
A Guide to Successful Recruitment at Your Architecture Firm (Part One)
(This is a guest post by Bob Morgan, an architect based in South-East Asia) Good Morning Jobseekers! PART 1: Recruitment Options You have just pulled another ‘Candlelit Vigil!’ – On top of a 60 Hour Week! – We all have to give extra effort at times; but now it is becoming a ‘Regular Weekly Event!’ During some Recovery Time, you recognize the need for help! – It really has become a case of ‘Not Waving but Drowning!’ – Most of us have been there, and have the Tee-Shirts! The Employment … [Read more...]
12 Rules for Hiring a Powerful Team
You started your own firm. Congratulations. Whether it was a planned life strategy or an involuntary response to the miserable “downsized” economy, you’ve made the right choice. In this profession, being an Entrepreneur Architect is the single best decision you will ever make. Your future is now up to you. Your success or failure is in your hands… exactly where it should be. It’s not going to be easy though. Success doesn’t happen without a tremendous amount of hard work, dedication and … [Read more...]