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Ep 097: Burnout

April 3, 2022 by Bob Borson 6 Comments

Ep 097: Burnout

We have all experienced it at one time or another, and for some people, they seem to experience it all the time. Architecture is a profession that seems to require more than its fair share of 40+ hour … [Read more...]

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Creating a Culture of Appreciation

March 14, 2022 by Bob Borson 1 Comment

Creating a Culture of Appreciation

It's been a very busy past few months and as I sit at my desk this Sunday afternoon, I am going through all the things I have been focusing my efforts on ... most of which I can't talk about for one … [Read more...]

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Every Architecture Firm is Hiring

February 28, 2022 by Bob Borson 2 Comments

Every Architecture Firm is Hiring

Chances are pretty good that if you are an architect, you are currently employed. Every architecture firm I know is hiring at the moment - there is a feeding-frenzy to add to your staff and to be … [Read more...]

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Creating a Work from Home Policy

January 17, 2022 by Bob Borson 1 Comment

Creating a Work from Home Policy

An item of consideration that is becoming more prevalent in our conversations at the office is the introduction of a "Work from Home" (WFH) policy. To say that this is an important yet divisive topic … [Read more...]

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089: Small Firm Mentality

November 28, 2021 by Andrew Hawkins 1 Comment

089: Small Firm Mentality

Inch wide and mile-deep versus mile wide and inch deep ... the "Jack of all trades/Master of none" vs. "The Specialist" … conceptually this is the idea that distinguishes the nuances between a small … [Read more...]

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The Perspective of Work-Life Balance

September 13, 2021 by Bob Borson 1 Comment

The Perspective of Work-Life Balance

Right out of the gate I'm going to say that you have to craft your own particular description of what work-life balance means in order to achieve it. It has been incredibly interesting to see how the … [Read more...]

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