HLR Named Number One 2022 A/E/C Employer of Choice® by PSMJ Resources, Inc.

HLR • July 27, 2022

PSMJ Resources, Inc., the global leader in business management data and guidance for architects and engineers, has named Hampton Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) the number one 2022 A/E/C Employer of Choice®, the industry’s premier recognition of firms that have mastered workforce retention and productivity by achieving the highest level of employee engagement.


“Finding and retaining the best talent continues to be a critical path challenge across the industry,” says PSMJ Resources Director, Gregory Hart, “The firms with the most engaged teams deliver the best results. But, maintaining high levels of employee engagement and a cohesive culture can be challenging in today’s flexible and hybrid operating models. The winners of this year’s award truly do think and – more importantly – act differently to stand above the rest of the pack.”


The A/E/C Employer of Choice® Award is based on the results of PSMJ’s 70-factor survey of nominated firms’ employees, diving deep into what they do to inspire, encourage, and engage with their architects, engineers, non-technical staff and managers. While individual responses are kept anonymous, firm executives receive a summary report to benchmark engagement gaps and employee morale against similar A/E/C organizations.



Winning firms will be recognized and celebrated as 2022 A/E/C Employer of Choice® Award winners at PSMJ’s A/E/C TalentMAX conference on September 28, 2022 taking place immediately preceding PSMJ’s flagship A/E/C THRIVE conference on September 28-30, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. Winners also benefit from a “A/E/C Employer of Choice Winner” credential to display in their recruiting efforts and public recognition through PSMJ’s extensive digital, print, and social media dissemination channels.


Thank you to our incredibly talented and dedicated team for everything you do!

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