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Curious about decarbonization? Emerald Built Environments Principal, Matt Setzekorn, is leading a webinar about building systems that reduce GHG emissions and how design teams need to think differently when the challenge is net zero. Join him on August 6 at noon EST!

On World Environment Day, we share what many HDR employee-owners think about daily: what do we owe the future? Whether it's restoring the earth through our projects, using the latest technology and best talent to rethink how we support communities' environmental and social well-being, or keeping in mind how we can design smarter for our clients and future generations, HDR will continue to commit to sustainable leadership in our industry as we have for 25 years and counting. #GenerationRestoration #WorldEnvironmentDay

Contact me if the business as usual options don't appeal and any of the following applies to you. For business leaders: 🌱 you want to grow your business and believe a caring and compassionate culture is critical 🌱 you want to role model what it means to lead yourself 🌱 you want to turn team tensions into a source of creative growth for the team individually and collectively For employees and contractors: 🌱 you want to grow yourself (especially if a difficult work experience has left you resentful or anxious) 🌱 you want to leave contracting, start your own business and STOP bouncing back For everyone: 🌱 you are curious about reconnecting with the natural world as a practice that supports personal growth 🌱 you want to craft a working life you love by using your natural creativity https://lnkd.in/exqRkEg9

How cities are decarbonizing buildings

🌍 Building a climate-ready workforce is essential to achieving Net-Zero targets—and that was the focus of our latest NYC Climate Week event, co-hosted with the American Australian Association. We brought together 94 industry leaders to discuss why traditional hiring strategies for climate talent are outdated and how to identify and upskill green talent across industries. Our expert panel shared key insights on: 🦄 Why the “Sustainability Unicorn” hiring approach is outdated 🌱 Identifying the green skills needed to build a sustainable workforce 💼 Practical steps to create a climate-ready workforce through internal upskilling and new talent strategies 👏 A big thank you to our amazing panelists—Efrem Bycer (LinkedIn's Sustainability & Workforce Policy lead), Cristina Contreras Casado (ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Committee on Sustainability), Sonia McMillan (Managing Director at Amber Infrastructure Limited)—and our moderator and CEO/Founder of OnePointFive, Neil Yeoh, for leading the conversation! Want to build the workforce of the future? Download our playbook for actionable insights on closing the climate skills gap 👉 https://bit.ly/3XFbTzG

How do we continue building a more sustainable future? 🌎 Participating in events like the 26th InterAmerican Conference of Mayors and Local Authorities, where Miami Tunnel CEO Wendy Conforme moderated a panel discussion last fall on "Investing in Sustainable Infrastructure.” Events like these empower leaders to address sustainability, resource scarcity, and other pressing challenges head-on, sparking actionable solutions for a greener tomorrow. At the Miami Tunnel, we play our part in moving sustainability forward – one innovative idea at a time! 💡 #MiamiTunnel #SustainableInfrastructure #ClimateAction #MiamiLeadership #EnvironmentalInitiatives

😱 OMG recruitment leaders! 19 days to 2025, are you ready to grow with purpose next year and beyond? Growing a Recruitment Agency Sustainably requires a Roadmap to Success. and was the focus of the article in this months The Global Recruiter - The voice of the staffing industry "Growing with Purpose". Building a recruitment agency is an exciting journey, but sustainable growth requires more than just ambition—it demands a strategic, customer-focused approach that delivers both guaranteed fees and recurring revenue. Here’s how we’re doing it at NorthStar People and some lessons we’ve learned along the way: ✅ Developing Products and Services that Drive Consistent Revenue A recruitment agency thrives when it balances one-off fees with steady income streams. That’s why offering products and services that guarantee recurring revenue is a game-changer. Whether it’s retainer-based solutions, subscription models, or longer term RPO contracts, a well-structured portfolio ensures financial stability and predictability. ✅ Anchoring Growth to a Clear Strategy and Plan Growth for the sake of growth isn’t sustainable. Every expansion decision should build long-term business value. By focusing on clear objectives—like entering new markets, enhancing operational efficiencies, or boosting profitability—you’re not just scaling, you’re creating a robust business that holds value for the future. ✅ Knowing Your Customers: The Key to Strategic Expansion Understanding our customers drives every decision we make. It informs us on: - Where to Penetrate More: Are we maximising clients untapped potential where our expertise could thrive? - Where to Expand: Should we enter new industries or geographies based on market demand? - What to Innovate: Are there unmet client needs that we can solve with new products or services? By staying close to our clients, we gain valuable insights that shape our roadmap, from operational tweaks to bold innovations. 💡 The Big Picture Growing a recruitment agency sustainably isn’t just about today’s revenue—it’s about building a business that delivers long-term value for stakeholders, clients, and teams. At NorthStar People the team (Nives Feely Tina Holt Paul Sharpe James Gage Miles Lloyd) are committed to growth strategies that aren’t just ambitious but sustainable, profitable, and anchored in what our customers truly need. How are you thinking about sustainable growth in your business? Let’s connect and share ideas! 🌟 #Recruitment #SustainableGrowth #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #CustomerFocus

A powerful message from Matt Tucker, Director of Research at IFMA, earlier today: "A paradigm shift is needed. We must rethink our approach to overusing the planet’s resources. As Facility Managers, we are custodians of the built environment. We have the power to preserve it, manage it, and significantly influence its impact on the planet." Don't miss our daily Talks! #FutureFM #FacilitiesManagement

As many of our clients continue to consider approaches to decarbonizing the built environment through smart project planning and design, HDR’s London office hosted its second thought leadership breakfast series, Talk of the Town. Steven Bonnett, divisional director, shared his thoughts on the topic of Carbon Offsetting. Moderated by Farrah Hassan-Hardwick, the conversation took an eclectic array of clients from across the industry on a journey exploring "Carbon Offsetting: a band-aid or a solution." Following the presentation, a number of our clients shared their perspectives; reflecting on how in partnership it's possible to work towards a net zero future. Watch the full thought leadership talk here https://lnkd.in/d2secpX2 #CarbonOffsetting #NetZero #BuiltEnvironment #Engineering #CircularEconomy