One of the wonderful traits of the Architecture and Design industry is the fact that it is ever-changing. We can follow trends that instantly spark with creativity and watch as fads fade away. As we enter 2020 and embark on a journey through a new decade, we welcome in a clean slate as well as new Architecture and Design innovations.
Setting Your Company Up for Success
A new year comes with new company wide initiatives, but do you have the manpower to take on the projects ahead? It can be difficult to take time to hire with exciting opportunities on the horizon but there are ways to ensure you are setting yourself, and your team, up for success.
Holiday Season Hiring – Not As Elusive As It Seems
As we come to the close of 2019, it is natural to question where you stand with your career. Whether there are holiday hiring myths holding you back, or the end of the year just seems daunting, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
KEN’S INTERVIEW PREP TIPS: THINGS TO DO 48 HOURS BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW
Taking time to properly prepare for an interview will usually make all the difference. As the great Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail.” Continue reading to see Ken’s Interview Prep tips for things to do 48 hours before your interview.
11 TIPS TO ACE YOUR PANEL INTERVIEW
The thought of a panel interview can be a daunting prospect but have no fear. With a little extra preparation and effort it need not be a scary process. Start by prepping for this panel interview like you would a standard interview and then keep in mind these 11 tips.
HOW-TO: HANDLE OFFICE CONFLICTS WITH POISE
Everyone has a bad day now and then, and hey, that’s ok! It’s easy for your work family to truly become closer to you than your immediate family, given the close quarters and 40+ hours spent together each week. Like any intimate relationships, emotions arise and heated debates can cause conflict. It’s an underlying assumption that work struggles can be glazed over and handled in a professional manner, but I’m sure as most of us know, this isn’t the case.
Community Support: Clean the World Foundation
Have you ever considered what happens to all the soap and shampoos in a hotel that are used only a few times and then tossed away? Truthfully, our team hadn’t thought much about it until we were looking for a volunteer opportunity and ended up spending a soapy Saturday with the folks from Clean the World Foundation.
5 QUICK TIPS TO AVOID A BAD HIRE
Hiring a new employee can be an expensive process – especially when within a few weeks or months you realize they were a bad hire. The costs of advertising the position, allocating staff resources, time spent interviewing, relocation, training and on-boarding can make one bad hire can turn into a very expensive mistake.
THE PROS & CONS OF WORKING REMOTELY
It is said that about 35% of companies allow a portion of their workforce to work remotely from home. This has often been viewed by employees as a huge benefit especially by those who don’t currently have this option. However, this doesn’t mean working from home is for everyone.
BUILDING YOUR COMPANY’S CULTURE
Company culture is a hot conversation topic these days and more companies are taking it seriously. But why is company culture so important and how does an organization define its culture?