It sounded like an impossible task. Will we have to wear face masks? What happens if some people don’t want to use them? How many meters apart are we going to sit from each other? Will the director understand me when I whisper my concerns in his ear with a piece of cloth covering my mouth?
READ MOREIn this COVID-19 world, we all have had to adjust to new realities and circumstances each day. But now that many areas of the country are opening up, we’re realizing that our adjustment period is not over. As our expectations are continually changing, we are beginning to ask new questions. Will it always be like this? Will we ever get back to normal? What is the new normal? […]
READ MOREFrom this innate desire, I’ve developed a mentality that allows me to visualize everything with an open mind. While lending yourself to new things usually sparks feelings of insecurity and fear, these moments are essential for learning and growing. Having the initiative to get out of your comfort zone helps you discover the world around you. As you can imagine, this process isn’t easy, but it has provided […]
READ MOREAh yes, although the beauty of a misquote is a discussion topic all its own, this little phrase is what many people refer to when they say, “Music soothes the savage beast.” Despite the original text holding a far deeper meaning, this quote sticks with us because music is powerful in a myriad of ways. It’s something I could talk about for days, but for the sake of […]
READ MOREPicture this. You’re in your office, lackadaisically browsing Amazon for something you don’t need. Then suddenly–you hear a noise. Far different than the clunky whirs of a printer and anxious clicks of a pen; this distinct sound demands you to take action. For you have just received… A NEW EMAIL. Now, your attention has been taken hostage, and in order to focus on your “work,” you must handle […]
READ MORESometimes we don’t even notice, because it’s revealed through our eye movements or facial expressions, but nevertheless, we are negotiating. An article from BBC based on a study published in the magazine, Evolution and Human Behaviour, says that frowning is not to scare people away, but an intrinsic technique of negotiation to get what we want. The harder it looks like we are going to make it for […]
READ MOREIn these busy-busy times we live in it is way too common for people to skip pleasantries in favor of going straight to work. Although there is value in being efficient, there is extreme value in taking a minute of your time and saying hello to people. It’s true that some companies are massive and saying hello to everyone is impossible. That’s completely understandable, but the core teams […]
READ MOREThe daily workflow in the era of technology Want to work faster? More efficient? Well, this one pill can change your li– just kidding! However, here’s a few tools our development team uses every day to speed up workflow and increase productivity. Seriously – if these tools help us on a daily basis, they’ll help you too!
READ MOREIt’s 10:30 am on a Thursday, and amidst the sporadic chatter filling the room, I hear someone yell, “Gregorio!” Two years ago, that name wouldn’t have received a reaction from me, but this is my new reality. I am Gregorio. Inspired by a series of Victoria beer commercials where a gringo makes daft attempts to fit in with his Mexican “friends,” I was aptly dubbed that name within […]
READ MORE