Establishing a healthy equilibrium between the pressures of work and life positively impacts business’ bottom lines by: providing access to a wider talent pool; increasing employee satisfaction, engagement and productivity; and reducing costly employee turnover. Meanwhile, the architectural profession, driven by the studio culture of academia, commonly demands long, and often unpredictable, hours spent in the office. In this workshop, we will explore successful strategies for both firm leaders and employees to develop infrastructure that promotes efficiency, balance and performance over the “Culture of Busy”.
Learning Objectives
Learn about the experience of two firms implementing a culture of balance and flexibility; and the win / win for recruiting, retention and the bottom line.
Identify the issues and concerns attendees have regarding the culture of architectural practice.
Learn about the importance of alternative cultures of work and practice management as an adjunct to flex-time in developing work/life balance.
Identify ideas/ questions/ suggestions to take back to attendees firms; or to integrate in attendees professional lives.
