by Steve Taplin | Apr 21, 2021 | All, Forbes, Leadership, Remote
Emotional intelligence — also referred to as emotional quotient or EQ — is more of a soft skill in the business world but no less important than technical skills. Due to the shift in many businesses from in-office operations to remote working, EQ and the ability to...
by Steve Taplin | Feb 18, 2021 | All, Forbes, Leadership, Remote, Software Development
Keeping your tech team unified when everyone is working remotely can be a big challenge. Working from home adds an extra layer of distance that can make your tech team members feel isolated, which may ultimately lead to miscommunication and company culture issues. To...
by Erik Birkfeld | Jan 8, 2021 | All, Leadership, Nearshoring, Remote, Software Development
Companies that are building critical path applications will often find that individual pieces get swept under the rug to deliver on time and within budget. When software and product teams sacrifice quality for time, it can lead to Technical Debt. When they trade scope...
by Erik Birkfeld | Dec 28, 2020 | All, Nearshoring, Programming, Remote, Software Development
With nearly half of the U.S. workforce working remotely during the pandemic, the demand for efficient, Internet-enabled communication tools has never been more imperative. In addition, economists are predicting that even after a COVID-19 vaccine has been approved and...
by Julio Lopez | Dec 5, 2020 | All, Programming, Remote, Software Development
Workplace burnout can cause serious problems for software development companies. The causes of workplace burnout are many, and, without intervention by the company or a shift in company culture, burnout of software engineers and development teams can delay progress...
by Julio Lopez | Dec 2, 2020 | All, Programming, Remote, Software Development
2020 has proven to be a momentous year for many reasons and not in a good way. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc across the global commercial landscape. Hospitality, automotive, and many service-based industries have borne the greatest brunt of the ensuing economic fallout....
