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How to Connect With Remote Workers

These days, high amounts of Americans are working from home due to the Coronavirus. But that’s not all. Many employees say they prefer working from home. Covid has proved to many companies that sometimes, some functions are just done better from the comfort of the home.  However, one of the drawbacks of working with remote workers is […]

How Unplanned Work May Be Impacting Your Development Team

Unplanned work puts stress on development teams. Over 70% of technology staff are negatively impacted by unplanned work. This may look like heightened stress and anxiety, reduced work-life balance, and less time to focus on important work. The continuous push for software development has created an overflow of unexpected work landing in the inbox of […]

Team Growth Planning for Agile Development Teams in 2022

5 Things To Consider When Building Software Development Teams for 2022 Software development project planning that uses agile methodology, takes an analytical approach to productivity, but what are the key factors that need to be considered when laying a project planning foundation? How do we create the right environment, with the right people to get […]

Retaining Tech Talent During The Great Resignation

The Great Resignation is a recent movement where skilled employees are leaving their jobs in masses. The U.S. Bureau of Labor states that 4 million workers quit their jobs in July 2021 alone. If you are a business owner, these statistics may seem scary. Proper staffing is essential to the livelihood of your business. This extends to […]

5 Questions To Ask Before Hiring a Software Developer

Did you know that the hiring of software developers is expected to increase by 22 percent in the next ten years? With such a fast-growing field, your company will likely find itself in need of those services at some point. You have the option to either contract with a software development company, bring on a […]

What To Look For In An Experienced Software Developer

Software engineering is without a doubt is one of the most in-demand careers in the current digital world. True, this technical but fun talent literary drives the world today. Even so, not all software developers are created equal. There is a specific group that is talented enough to push your company to great lengths. With […]

Why Latin America is a Hot Bed for Tech Talent

When it comes to recruiting high-caliber tech personnel, US firms are struggling. Figures show that at the end of 2020, around 1.4 million computer science-related vacancies remained unfilled. The US produces around 65,000 computer science graduates each year, which means it’s unlikely the gap between supply and demand is likely to lessen any time soon.  […]

How the Pandemic Is Reshaping Software Development Teams

The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has caused a huge disruption in society around the world. People need to social distance and quarantine themselves in order to prevent the spread of infection, but work still needs to be done.   Some employees are choosing to continue remote work and some companies have found it to […]

What is nearshore software development?

What is Nearshore Software Development, and How Does It Work in 2022? Companies worldwide are partnering with third-party development teams and freelancers to quickly grow their teams and increase velocity. They can increase productivity while saving money and time by looking to an outside vendor for nearshore development services. What is Nearshoring? Nearshoring is the […]

Finding the best offshore software developers in 2021

It’s no secret within the U.S. technology sector that Latin America is the go-to place for finding software development and programming talent, particularly for U.S.-based companies. Demand for skilled developers is incredibly high; and available supply of qualified technology professionals and new talent simply cannot keep pace. This is particularly true in the United States, […]

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