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Sometimes, even a team composed of the greatest minds can end up in disaster. So what does it take to create a good, effective team? You could start by striking a balance among these 9 team roles.

The Philippines is well-known for many natural wonders, but did you know that it is also a world leader in business process outsourcing? Read on to learn more about this business-savvy side of the country.

Your employees are what keep your engine of a company running. If they don’t have the right mindset at work, your company could be running at less than optimal levels. Make sure your employees possess the right mentality that ensures success and satisfaction for all: the ownership mentality.

Moving from an office to a remote working setup for the first time can be a daunting and anxious experience for managers. How should you prepare your people for remote work, and how can you maintain the same level of productivity, and develop your company culture remotely? Read on to get the answers to these and more Frequently Asked Questions about remote work.

Software testing, also known as Quality Assurance (QA) has undergone a significant evolution over the past decade. However, most people still tend to perceive the QA role as merely a tester of end software products. Here we’ll take a look at how it has evolved, and why it is so much more than just testing.

You’ve been hiring employees in-house for years, but could there be a better way? In this article we take a look at what most managers and recruitment staff experience when trying to find and hire employees, and the most common options available to them.

A software development team is often one of the most crucial aspects of a business, as its performance and productivity can directly affect the success of a business. Naturally, you’ll want to get the most out of this team, but in order to get the most, you first need to give the most.

When it comes to hiring a software developer for a project, should you go for a niche expert or an all-around guy? Read on to find out what you need to consider to make the best choice.

Suddenly find yourself managing an entire team remotely? You’re not alone. The COVID-19 pandemic has separated countless managers from their teams, leaving them bewildered by how to do their jobs effectively from a distance. But it can be done, and it starts with knowing a few key facts about remote worker management.

Numerous businesses have closed down and others are barely surviving the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. One way your company can survive this period? Have a remote workforce. Read on to find out why.

In previous posts we talked about the need for real relationships and for eye-to-eye contact when managing remote employees.  The final key is to work with them.  By that we mean, work directly together with them on a task or project as a team.

Managers around the world will attest to the importance of communicating face-to-face with employees, and managers with outsourcing 1.0 backgrounds (my term) will tell you that you HAVE to get on a plane and visit everyone at least once a year, if not several times. Well, in our new digital age, that can not be the answer anymore. Too much valuable work gets done remotely, and consumers expect lower prices for goods and services.

At Codev, managing workers remotely is at the core of what we do, and is a hurdle that many of our clients have to overcome. I’ve researched the topic and compared the research to my experience managing remote teams, both software developers as well as non-technical teams. I’ve distilled it down to three keys to successful remote management.

Offshore software development, also known as staff augmentation, is where a company employs one or more developers in a different country than their headquarters' office. They are regular employees in every sense of the word, the only difference is that they’re working in a different country. While there are many advantages of Offshore Software Development, here are the 6 biggest advantages you can expect when you hire offshore.

Let’s get the ball rolling in 6 easy steps. You Identify the job description for the developer you need. You know your business better than anybody.

As you may know, there are certain advantages to hiring remote developers from the Philippines. Chief among them is that you get access to talented and driven developers, but at a much reduced cost compared to hiring an in-house developer in the US. But in order to get optimum results out of your remote team, it pays to consider a few things.

Working with a remote team will involve some challenges, and one of them is how to hold regular project review meetings with your developers, who could be an ocean away. In this post, we give you tips on how you can conduct meetings effectively in a distributed team set-up.

To bring your mobile app project to life, you will need the expertise of a mobile app developer. But before you start looking for your developer, you will have to consider a few important things.

Make sure to complete an iOS app developer job description that is comprehensive, specific, and tailored to your app project requirements. Start by listing the iOS developer’s expected responsibilities, tasks, and activities, based on the scope, nature, and exact requirements of your iPhone/iPad mobile app project. If the position involves more than just programming, include other duties such team leadership, collaborative meetings with other developers/staff, and maintenance/support.

When searching for qualified Drupal developers you will find a range of skills from entry level, to advanced. Getting beyond the keyword “Drupal” on their resume, how do you find that perfect candidate to join your team? We have identified four specific areas of focus which will help you in your recruiting efforts.

There is no shortage of Java developers in the world today, so in order for you to hire the Java developer that fits your specific business requirements, you need to streamline your screening process. Below are a few tips on how you can do just that.

In order to find the right AngularJS developer for your exact requirements, you have to be strategic and efficient in your recruitment efforts, especially if you need to hire the person right away. In this post we present 3 key points that you need to remember so that you can recruit a skilled AngularJS expert that fits your business.

You might have already hired a developer or two to bring your web or app project to life. Now all you need to do is get a UI designer to make sure your finished product is as intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing as you envisioned it. So here’s a quick guide on how to hire the UI designer who fits your needs.

Hiring a Joomla developer can be tricky, but finding the candidate that best fits your project requirements can be made easier if you follow the simple tips we have outlined. Read on.

It’s good that you already have a clear idea of the Android mobile app product that you want to release. In fact, you already have a detailed description of the functionality of your app, and your next step is now to hire an Android app developer who can bring your vision to life. To help you, we give you four easy steps to achieve your plans.

To be able to acquire the PHP developer who best fits the requirements of your business, follow these four simple rules we have outlined. Read on.

It’s great that you have decided to hire a React developer, but in order to recruit the perfect candidate for your business needs, you must follow these three quick tips.