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Published on April 08, 2025

A Spark Has Started

Stephen Ostrowski Stephen Ostrowski
Updated on April 08, 2025

How to Keep Your Team Engaged When Working Remotely

Here's how a few Seattle tech companies are keeping employees engaged as they work remotely. 

How to Keep Your Team Engaged When Working Remotely
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Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on April 08, 2025

The proof is in the testing: How engineers at Connamara Systems build for quality

Connamara Systems takes a methodical approach to building software. The fintech company, which writes software for the trading industry, develops tests for each product first before building it and delivering it to the customer. We spoke to three members of the team about how they're empowered to build for quality. 

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Cathleen Draper Cathleen Draper
Updated on April 08, 2025

Take Note: 21 Chicago Companies to Watch This Fall

From fast-growing startups to established firms with hefty benefits, here’s a rundown of Chicago’s most noteworthy people-first organizations to keep an eye on.

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Avery Komlofske Avery Komlofske
Updated on April 08, 2025

How 7 Software Engineers Solved Their Biggest Technical Challenges

Creativity, persistence and collaboration are all essential skills for software problem-solving.

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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 08, 2025

Crafty Opens New HQ After Doubling Its Headcount

Crafty raised $10 million and has doubled in size this year, prompting the company to open a new headquarters.

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