Hiring and retention

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Why you can't have it all — a reality check for hiring

Why you can't have it all — a reality check for hiring

Don't compromise quality when hiring developers. Explore alternate hiring strategies like freelance and part-time arrangements, consider remote work, and focus on core competencies. Remember, 'perfect' candidates might not exist, but the right one does.

Culture fit or culture add?

Culture fit or culture add?

Which criteria you should consider when hiring technical profiles in the SaaS industry? Should you aim for culture fit or culture add? Or both?

Which Interview Questions Should We Ditch in 2024 — and What to Ask Instead?

Which Interview Questions Should We Ditch in 2024 — and What to Ask Instead?

Upgrade your interview game for 2023! Discover outdated questions to ditch and better alternatives to ask. Tailor interviews to the role, culture, and candidates' goals. Maximize insights, avoid mind games, and attract top talent. Make informed hiring decisions.

Why code quality matters

Why code quality matters

In today's digital landscape, software development is a crucial aspect of most businesses. However, many organizations overlook the importance of code quality. Ensuring code quality is critical for various reasons, from financial stability to customer satisfaction.

Why you should invest in good engineers from the start

Why you should invest in good engineers from the start

Investing in senior engineers is crucial for startups. They bring speed, efficiency, and quality to development, boost team morale, and ensure long-term profitability. Hire senior professionals from the start for success, here is why.

How to use Steve's Test during job interviews

How to use Steve's Test during job interviews

When applying for a new job, it is tough to understand the culture of the team you are about to join. Use The Steve Test to evaluate the team culture.

Why is operational documentation more important than you think

Why is operational documentation more important than you think

Do you have an employee handbook? Are senior people required to spend hours answering questions of colleagues? Here's how documentation can help.

Why remote work works

Why remote work works

Here we address some common excuses about why remote work doesn't work.

Why a microservice-based architecture isn't a holy grail

Why a microservice-based architecture isn't a holy grail

Microservices are a very popular architectural approach — maybe too popular! Here's why it might not be ideal for your organization.

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