Best Practices: How to Retain Emerging Professionals

摘要

Success in any field requires taking ownership of one's own career. Firms can help; many invest in the enrichment of emerging talent, which is vital to sustaining the architectural profession. Here are a few ways firms are encouraging nascent designers to stay and thrive. Recognizing that time and cost are obstacles to achieving licensure, firms are creating opportunities to help designers fulfill Intern Development Program requirements, assist with exam preparation, and provide financial incentives. At New Orleans-based Eskew+Dumez+Ripple, employees have access to a library of resources, are supported by a licensing adviser, and receive reimbursements for each exam division they pass and a bonus once they're licensed.