May 2025

How to Best Use Performance Incentives in the Design and Architecture Field

By |2024-06-12T13:25:24-04:00May 5, 2025|Performance Incentives|

Because of how most design and architecture firms are structured, professionals are rarely paid through traditional performance incentives. Yet, performance incentives are a proven way to increase productivity, work quality, and job satisfaction. The design and architecture field can be intense, so incentives can be particularly helpful in this field. The hours are long, the deadlines are tight, and much of the work happens behind the scenes. Many design firms are finding creative ways to increase engagement and improve retention […]

April 2025

How Can Companies Attract the Best Talent?

By |2025-04-08T16:09:46-04:00April 7, 2025|Companies, Recruiters, Attract the Best Talent|

All too often, companies focus their recruiting strategy on describing the job responsibilities and their preferred requirements – essentially what the company is looking for in a candidate. While there’s nothing wrong with sharing that information, it will not attract the passive A-players. They want to hire someone who is currently employed, doing well, and not actively looking for a job. Giving them a description of a job like what they are already doing will not compel them […]

February 2025

Interviews: How to Spot the X-Factor in a Candidate

By |2024-06-11T11:15:59-04:00February 10, 2025|Companies, Recruiters, An Era of Authenticity, Be the Diamond, How to Spot the X-Factor in a Candidate|

If you want to find exceptional candidates in the insurance industry, you’ll need to focus more on exposing their intangible attributes, like true engagement, business intelligence and an inquisitive mind. Hiring managers can assess these uncommon traits through deeper questioning and by creating a different level of interaction during the in-person interview. Here’s some tips to think about for your next interview.

Passion for the Business

Hiring managers should be looking for candidates who have the right heart and passion for the […]

Build These 3 Skills for a Better Work Life

By |2024-06-11T11:02:37-04:00February 3, 2025|TalentSphere, Companies, A Culture of Confidence, Be the Diamond, Build these skills, Job Seeker Tips|

Employees across many different industries find themselves grappling with the issue of career fulfillment. Sometimes a lack of inspiration in your career is due to being in the wrong organization or niche; or not being paid what you’re worth. Yet sometimes it’s as simple as feeling overwhelmed and not mastering some of the simple skills needed to flow through your day with more ease. Improving these skills often requires some time and nurturing. If your quality of work is lagging […]

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