Recommendations play a big role in Peopledesign’s new hires

Following a recent update on Peopledesign’s subtle shift toward a more strategic consulting focus, Kevin Budelmann, founder, says their new designer, Detroit native Emily Cowdrey, is the result of finding the right talent at the right time. “She was looking for an opportunity to return to Michigan,” Budelmann says. Cowdry came highly recommended from a design firm in Chicago Peopledesign does business with. “She had just completed her internship and they thought she would be a good fit here,” Budelmann says.

The other new addition is an intern from Ferris State University recommended by a professor (an ex-Peopledesign employee) for a unique project. “We are creating an iBook for the Apple Store, which is an experiment for us. It is a specific project with a three-month window.”

Although there is no formal plan to add new positions in the near future, Budelmann says the team at Peopledesign is always reviewing resumes and looking for talent. “We hire based on talent, potential and the business case. Some of our best hires are when we happen on a talented individual without actively recruiting.”

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Source: Kevin Budelmann, Peopledesign
Writer: John Rumery, Innovation and Job News Editor