The Zweig Letter | November 3, 2025

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Zooming in
By Kyle Ahern
A closer look reveals hiring and retention pressures demanding smarter, people-focused strategies.

Major shift in the DBE program
By Robert Jones
The DOT’s new rule ends automatic DBE presumptions, requiring individualized proof of disadvantage and immediate recertification for all firms.

Getting your people to work more
By Mark Zweig
If you want people to work harder, hire the ambitious, lead by example, and reward real performance.

What makes an internship impactful
By Isabel Rickaby
The most effective internships don’t just prepare students for the workforce, they inspire them to envision their role in their chosen career.

The future of dispute resolution
By Thomas Mitchell
AI is transforming dispute resolution by predicting outcomes, reducing conflicts, and enhancing decision-making – while raising vital data privacy concerns.

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Zweig Group, a four-time Inc. 500/5000 honoree, is the premier authority in AEC management consulting, the go-to source for industry research, and the leading provider of customized learning and training. Zweig Group specializes in four core consulting areas: Talent, Performance, Growth, and Transition, including innovative solutions in mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, financial management, ownership transition, executive search, business development, valuation, and more. With a mission to Elevate the Industry®, Zweig Group exists to help AEC firms succeed in a competitive marketplace. The firm has offices in Dallas and Fayetteville, Arkansas.