October 13, 2006
 

Members’ Voice: How Do You Hire New Talent?
As the most recent Work-on-the-Boards survey indicates, staff turnover has become a greater concern over the last two years due to strong business conditions. With that in mind, AIArchitect asked five firm principals what strategies they employ to attract new talent when it’s time to increase staff.


The economy • Tech costs • Small business

The economy: Foreign interest in U.S. investment is still high; hotel space is in demand.
Housing: Expect a sharp upturn to reestablish housing-market strength in 2008.
Legal issues:
80 percent of electronic evidence in court is e-mail—have a retention policy in place.

 
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Welcome to the Business Zone
This is the place for our monthly Work-on-the-Boards survey report, quarterly Housing Trends survey report, and biannual Consensus Forecast, all by AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. You’ll also find tips for managing the business side of your practice, as well as the weekly Kiplinger Connection.