In September 2025, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation setting a $100,000 fee  for H‑1B visa applications—a radical increase from previous immigration policy.  The move has triggered alarm across multiple sectors, from big tech to small architectural firms, for its potential to disrupt the flow of highly skilled, non-resident professionals into the U.S. workforce.  While much of the public discourse centers on tech giants, small and midsize firms—especially in archit

As the fall begins, Human Resources and Principals leaders often begin our busiest season of preparing for annual reviews.  Many Firms...

As many of you know, I embarked on training as a coach last year.  It has been an amazing journey of learning and practice. ...

In California, all employers with a worksite with 10 or more employees are required to have a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan...

Andy Goldsworthy's "Watershed" at the deCordova Museum in Lincoln, MA. A little inspiration from on a getaway this summer. 2024 has been...

A new year and new requirements for those of us working in California. I’ll touch briefly here on some of the changes but specifically...

Things are getting real with regards to returning to the office, if you haven't already started to return to the office. Currently, San...

A reduced workweek may be what many firms need to weather the fall and winter and may be the balm that employees need to remain productive.

At this moment in time, as most of the world is hunkered down under shelter in place orders, I realized that a few things are happening...

Do's and Don't of asking for a raise

An excellent article from Inc. on why integrity is likely the 'secret sauce' to look for when hiring for leadership.

Paint Gunn High School in Palo Alto, CA - an interactive process

Knowing your triggers and not letting them set you off is one of the most valuable skills of an effective leader.