Cross-disciplinary perspectives on the IT industry, digital transformation and technology — from the Programming Pool team, active since 2001.
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 perspective on collaboration and ourselves, both as individuals...
You wouldn’t think so, but rubber ducks are great mentors, which is why I believe they’re such good friends to programmers. There aren’t many rubber ducks with diplomas, but they have a very useful superpower: they understand absolutely nothing about the bugs you encounter as a developer. You may be wondering now, how does this...
I always admire people with creative ideas. You know, those individuals who come up with brilliant concepts that no one else would have thought of.Like me, you’ve probably imagined at some point that there are two types of people: creative and non-creative. Many people believe this because they doubt their own creativity. In reality, everyone...
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 of my career; I gained experience going through...
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 three words, sorry ) Q. What are some...
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 with the employer. A study of the labor...
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 motivation motivates staff to do their best. We...
Q. Tell us a few things about yourself. What does no one know about you? A. I am always a happy and well-disposed person. I spend my free time on the micro-farm I manage. Q. What do you enjoy most about your role? What do you like most about the company? A. What I enjoy...
Q. How did you join Programming Pool? A. I joined Programming Pool through a colleague from college. I wanted to work as a software developer very much, and I found out that a colleague of mine works here. I asked him if the company needed recruits, and he said yes. And that’s how I ended up...
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 can do this, or you’re just trying to...