The culture, team and activities of Programming Pool — a software company with uninterrupted experience since 2001, based in Baia Mare, Romania.
A simple, visual, and deeply human framework for taking the pulse of your team. The CMO team came together for a retrospective meeting, during which the “sailboat” method was used to identify issues, challenges, and positive aspects from the recent phase of the project. There are moments...
We all tend to think of team building as an opportunity to take a break from the office, maybe even a temporary escape from the daily routine. However, what we didn’t expect from the team-building event organized at Vadu Crișului was how much it would shift our...
Q. Please introduce yourself, and tell us about your background! A. “Every soldier carries a marshal’s baton in his knapsack.” I have been working in IT for over 23 years, PPR being the second company I work for, and Napoleon Bonaparte’s words guided me at the beginning...
Q. Can you tell us a few words about yourself, your hobbies, interests? A. I am an IT engineer, age 44 (still young 🙂 ); my hobbies are watches and cars. Q. Describe your team in 3 words! A. Good guys, high professional level ( more than...
Today, more than ever, employees want to find meaning in their work; they want to know the purpose for which they are working. This relevant search for meaning is now at the top of the candidate’s list of priorities, but it is inextricably linked to the relationship...
A performance evaluation supports the alignment of organizational and employee goals. Our primary goal is to know whether our teammate is on the right career path. It’s essential to put the right person in the proper role to allow them to grow. In the appropriate position, intrinsic...
Working from home is not something you pick up overnight. It would help if you had discipline, the right environment, and a good work ethic to finish all your tasks. Even if you are a freelancer who works from home or you are a full-time employee who...
Are you interested in applying for a job at Programming Pool? Below, you can see our recruitment process in six steps 1. Identify the hiring need We usually learn about the need for a new team member from our project managers. Before we post a new job,...
As you may know, after we hosted Hash Code last year, we did it again in 2020. We gathered the troops, bought new extension cords, and set up our space. This is the story of how we did it Pre Hash Code 2020 Sign up We signed...
We are hosting Hash Code 2020. After last year's success, we wanted to do it again. Gather the teams, set up the place, take up the challenge, and write the best code! The Online Qualification Round will take place on 20 February 2020, and we will be a hub again.