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I had a fascinating call last week with a client who is setting up a new office in New York. There are so many things to consider when starting a new venture! We talked at length on what makes a competitive benefits package. Here's a breakdown of some key considerations: 1. Health & Wellness: ✔ Comprehensive health insurance: Offer plans with low deductibles and strong provider networks. Consider vision and dental coverage as well. ✔ Mental health resources: Provide access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) or health plans with strong mental health coverage. ✔ Wellness programs: Consider gym memberships, on-site fitness classes, or wellness stipends to encourage healthy habits. 2. Financial Security & Flexibility: ✔ Competitive salaries: Research NYC salary trends for architects and designers at various experience levels. Don't underestimate the power of a competitive base salary. ✔ Retirement savings plans: Offer a 401(k) with employer matching contributions to incentivize saving for the future. ✔ Student loan repayment assistance: This is a major perk for young architects and designers burdened by student loans. 3. Work-Life Balance & Well-Being: ✔ Paid time off (PTO): Offer a generous amount of PTO, including vacation days, sick leave, and personal days. ✔ Flexible work arrangements: Consider remote work options, compressed workweeks, or flexible start and end times to cater to diverse needs. ✔ Parental leave: Offer paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers, exceeding the minimum required by law. 4. Professional Development & Growth: ✔ Continuing education programs: Provide financial support or time off for employees to pursue relevant certifications or attend industry conferences. ✔ Mentorship programs: Pair experienced architects with junior staff to foster knowledge sharing and career development. For more insight into benchmarking your benefits, refer to our salary guide which includes a breakdown of benefits! https://lnkd.in/eWvFqSad #employerbenefits #hiring

🌍 Architect Salaries Around the World: A Global Snapshot 🌍 Architects shape skylines and create the spaces where life unfolds. But how does their compensation stack up globally? We have compiled this list using data from Glassdoor, and there's a significant variation in architects' (average) salaries across different countries. Leading the pack unsurprisingly, architects in the USA earn the highest salaries, with an average annual pay that shadows over many other countries. Do any of the other countries surprise you?

FINAL WARNING! Finding your next Part 2 Architectural Assistant role can be daunting and overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. 🙋♀️ Aylin Round of ArchJobs and I will be hosting our second Masterclass. 🙌 We want to share our insights, tips, and lessons we’ve learned along the way and want to help you increase your chances of landing a Part 2 role. 📈 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏.𝟓-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫: 🔹CV and Sample Portfolios (what do hiring managers want to see?) 🔹How to structure your job search and how to be strategic 🔹The most effective ways to find a new role 🔹How to prepare for an interview 🔹What sort of salaries can you expect (incl. RIBA Chartered Practices, Living Wage) 🔹Unpaid overtime and why it's a big problem 🔹What to look out for when you receive an offer and contract (Part 3 support?) 🔹Why your network is important and why LinkedIn will play a big part We will cover A LOT, and there will also be time for Q&A. 💬 ✅ BOOK HERE ✅ For more info and to book your spot, please visit https://lu.ma/4guss0uu 😊 THIS EVENT IS NOT RECORDED. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: When: Sunday, 9th June Time: Between 1- 2.30 PM (GMT) Where: Online via Zoom --- ✅Part 1’s are welcome as most of the content is relevant. Aylin and I have two very different backgrounds. Aylin comes from an architectural recruitment background, and I am a Senior Architect who has been in your shoes. 👌 Normally a 1.5-hour coaching call with me would be £150 but we're offering this for £25 to try and help as many people as possible - plus you get 2 of us! 🙋♀️ To find out more about the event and to secure a spot, follow the link in the comments below. 👇 --- P.S. If you know any Part 2 who would benefit from joining, please share it with them. Thank you. 😊 #PersonalGrowth hashtag #Graduates hashtag #Architecture hashtag #Jobsearch Yusuf Umarr Brikena Haxhiu Sadiya Tijjani Emily Paton Cyril Lai Diksha Patnaik Celine Sadek Daria Glander Dhruvin Modi Farah Nasrallah Boon Li Choo Izabela Juda Damilola Ponmile Nevruz S. Issa Badawi Andrei G.

Economic uncertainty is making things tough for architecture and design firms. As a recruiter who has worked in this industry for a while, I've seen the challenges firsthand. We need to find ways to help our businesses stay strong during these difficult times. Let's explore some strategies that can help your firm thrive: Hire people who can handle change and learn new things quickly. Train your team and give them new challenges to keep them growing. Look for opportunities to move talented people around within your firm. Find great people without spending a fortune. Make your firm a great place to work so people want to stay. Show off your company culture and the exciting projects you work on. Let people know your company cares about its employees. Be ready to adjust quickly as project needs change. Economic downturns are temporary, but building resilience is a strategic advantage. Let's work together to navigate these challenging times. #3pcareers #architecture #interiordesign #civilengineering #landdevelopment #landscapearchitecture #designprofessionals #designcareers #designjobs #careers #hr #opportunities #REVIT #adobe

Have you been following my recent blog series on protection for the architects' title and architects' salaries? I've had some great feedback from architects - both in the form of emails from subscribers and comments on social media platforms - and I collated some of them into this article, which is Part 3 in the series. If you'd like to find out how your salary compares with others - within architecture, across the construction sector, and with other 5+ year degree professions - you may want to read this! Thanks to those architects who shared their insights and experiences, so that architects don't have to feel alone in having these concerns. The next part sets out architecture's magic bullet - the one thing that can turn this situation around, so be sure to subscribe to my emails to get that and future updates... https://lnkd.in/gy7HGD6D #architecture #australianarchitects #architecturesalaries #architecturefees #architectspay

Finding your next Part 2 Architectural Assistant role can be daunting and overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. 🙋♀️ Jason Boyle FRSA FRIBA and I will be hosting our second Masterclass. 🙌 We want to share our insights, tips, and lessons we’ve learned along the way and want to help you increase your chances of landing a Part 2 role. 📈 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏.𝟓-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫: 🔹CV and Sample Portfolios (what do hiring managers want to see?) 🔹How to structure your job search and how to be strategic 🔹The most effective ways to find a new role 🔹How to prepare for an interview 🔹What sort of salaries can you expect (incl. RIBA Chartered Practices, Living Wage)  🔹Unpaid overtime and why it's a big problem 🔹What to look out for when you receive an offer and contract (Part 3 support?) 🔹Why your network is important and why LinkedIn will play a big part We will cover A LOT, and there will also be time for Q&A. 💬 --- 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: When: Sunday, 9th June Time: Between 1- 2.30 PM (GMT) Where: Online via Zoom https://lu.ma/4guss0uu --- Jason and I have two very different backgrounds. I come from an architectural recruitment background, and Jason is a Senior Architect who has been in your shoes. 👌 Normally a 1.5-hour coaching call with me would be £129, but we're offering this for £25 to try and help as many people as possible - plus you get 2 of us! 🙋♀️ 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 Save 20% on your ticket if you book within the next 24hrs. The offer ends on Thursday, 30th at 9 AM (GMT). 🐣 To find out more about the event and to secure a spot, follow the link in the comments below. 👇 --- P.S. If you know any Part 2 who would benefit from joining, please share it with them. Thank you. 😊 #PersonalGrowth #Graduates #Architecture #Jobsearch Shubham Rathi Farah Nasrallah

Are you curious how an exclusive partnership with FRAME Recruitment can transform your hiring efforts in architecture and interior design? Having spent over 10 years arranging finance for businesses, a common theme emerged: the effectiveness of working with one trusted broker. This streamlined approach not only maximised outcomes but also fostered deeper understanding and tailored solutions. In my transition to recruitment, I've witnessed how an exclusive partnership similarly enhances results and particularly the time to hire. Collaborating closely with a dedicated team allows for precise alignment with the client’s goals and culture; ensuring top-tier talent tailored to your needs. The importance of this partnership becomes paramount when operating in the niche of architecture and interior design where specialist skillsets, sector or software experience are critical requirements to the hirer. If you want to explore how having FRAME as your recruitment partner will optimise your hiring processes and drive your business forward, please reach out. #partnership #architecture #interiordesign 

Finding your next Part 2 Architectural Assistant role can be daunting and overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. 🙋♀️ Aylin Round of ArchJobs and I will be hosting our second Masterclass. 🙌 We want to share our insights, tips, and lessons we’ve learned along the way and want to help you increase your chances of landing a Part 2 role. 📈 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏.𝟓-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫: 🔹CV and Sample Portfolios (what do hiring managers want to see?) 🔹How to structure your job search and how to be strategic 🔹The most effective ways to find a new role 🔹How to prepare for an interview 🔹What sort of salaries can you expect (incl. RIBA Chartered Practices, Living Wage)  🔹Unpaid overtime and why it's a big problem 🔹What to look out for when you receive an offer and contract (Part 3 support?) 🔹Why your network is important and why LinkedIn will play a big part We will cover A LOT, and there will also be time for Q&A. 💬 ✅ BOOK HERE ✅ For more info and to book your spot, please visit https://lu.ma/4guss0uu 😊 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: When: Sunday, 9th June Time: Between 1- 2.30 PM (GMT) Where: Online via Zoom --- ✅Part 1’s are welcome as most of the content is relevant. Aylin and I have two very different backgrounds. Aylin comes from an architectural recruitment background, and I am a Senior Architect who has been in your shoes. 👌 Normally a 1.5-hour coaching call with me would be £150 but we're offering this for £25 to try and help as many people as possible - plus you get 2 of us! 🙋♀️ To find out more about the event and to secure a spot, follow the link in the comments below. 👇 --- P.S. If you know any Part 2 who would benefit from joining, please share it with them. Thank you. 😊 #PersonalGrowth #Graduates #Architecture #Jobsearch leena tatan Cameron Reese Yvonne Sadu Celine Sadek Eunice Yumba Cyril Lai Brikena Haxhiu Diksha Patnaik Alistair Tsim Emily Paton Aishwarya Pillai Tino Zhou

7 years deep into the world of truss design, split between the office hustle and the remote work life. I've honed my skills, tackled complex projects, and adapted to the ever-evolving industry. But here's the million-dollar question: How do successful truss designers expand their roles and climb the career ladder? I'm curious to know how you've navigated salary negotiations, secured promotions, and taken on new challenges. Any tips on transitioning from a technical role to a leadership position? . #trussdesign #structuralengineering #careeradvice #remotework #worklifebalance #engineeringlife

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