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Roundtable: Improve your recruitment process and avoid hiring in haste
A panel of experts discussed how best to manage the recruitment process in a fast-changing market
Tag: Recruitment
Architects expect to shed staff as project pipeline stutters
The latest set of construction statistics shows the industry at a low ebb, with project starts plummeting and one in ten practices nationwide saying they expect to cut staff numbers
The Coach: Should I take a job at a ‘meh’ practice or hold out for somewhere more prestigious?
Working for a less distinguished name may be more fulfilling and useful for career development than you think, advises Matthew Turner
The Coach: How do I recruit my very first employee?
A sole practitioner realises they are overstretched and need help. Matthew Turner advises on how to hire the right person
Architects in demand as Brexit and Covid cause ‘huge shortage’
The architecture profession is battling ‘huge’ staff shortages caused by Brexit and the pandemic, the RIBA’s Future Trends survey has found
UK move to recognise overseas architects’ qualifications is ‘really good news’
Planned legislation to recognise overseas architects’ professional qualifications in the UK has been widely welcomed
The Coach: How do I recruit a reliable second-in-command?
An architect is looking to hire an effective lieutenant for their practice. How can they ensure the recruitment process doesn’t leave them with a dud? Matthew Turner advises
Architecture risks losing a whole diverse generation
Low recruitment levels mean practices risk missing out on some of the best BAME talent, says Mark Nagle of recruitment firm Urban
Furlough scheme extended until end of October
The government’s job retention scheme will be extended until the end of October, chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced
No-deal Brexit risks destroying Britain’s reputation as world leader in architecture
Freedom of movement has been a vital factor in building up the UK’s global architectural reputation – but this could soon be a thing of the past, argues architect Mark Leeson