ATTRACTING & RETAINING TALENT
A firm’s success depends on its ability to attract and retain exceptional design professionals.
In an environment in which firms must compete for the best talent, firms must develop recruitment and retention policies that meet the evolving needs and desires of the design community. Strogoff Consulting guides firms through developing effective recruitment and retention initiatives. Our services are based on extensive research of the decision factors that motivate future leaders, key contributors and high-potential design professionals to join and remain committed to a firm.
Working closely with a firm’s leadership team, we tailor our services to fit a firm’s current circumstances and specific needs. Following is a sample of the services we provide:
Recruitment Services
Retention Services
- Factors that require improvement
- Career advancement opportunities
- Leadership opportunities
- Professional development programs and initiatives
- Access to mentoring and coaching
- Performance-based rewards
- Salary, benefits and bonus structure
Download our Attracting and Retaining Talent Survey Report (in collaboration with The AIA California Council)
In an environment in which firms must compete for the best talent, firms must develop recruitment and retention policies that meet the evolving needs and desires of the design community. Strogoff Consulting guides firms through developing effective recruitment and retention initiatives. Our services are based on extensive research of the decision factors that motivate future leaders, key contributors and high-potential design professionals to join and remain committed to a firm.
Working closely with a firm’s leadership team, we tailor our services to fit a firm’s current circumstances and specific needs. Following is a sample of the services we provide:
Recruitment Services
- Interview Principals and key employees to evaluate the firm’s recent recruitment efforts, differentiation factors and current challenges
- Assess the factors most important to design professionals when they compare a firm to other prospective employers
- Review the effectiveness of a firm’s outreach and messaging material
- Review employment advertisements and recruitment channels
- Assess the firm’s interviewing process and employment offer protocols
- Interview recent hires to assess their decision-making process and initial observations
- Recommend targeted strategies for improving the firm’s ability to attract talented professionals
Retention Services
- Interview key employees to identify:
- Factors that require improvement
- Evaluate policies and initiatives that influence a firm’s retention success, including:
- Career advancement opportunities
- Leadership opportunities
- Professional development programs and initiatives
- Access to mentoring and coaching
- Performance-based rewards
- Salary, benefits and bonus structure
- Evaluate voluntary turnover rates and drivers
- Conduct post-exit surveys with prior employees
- Recommend targeted strategies for improving the firm’s retention results
Download our Attracting and Retaining Talent Survey Report (in collaboration with The AIA California Council)
