You’ve probably heard about the newest trend among remote employees and companies – workation. For those unfamiliar with the term, workation (work + vacation) describes the practice of combining working remotely and vacation. This is not a completely new notion. However, it became increasingly popular during the COVID-19 pandemic when remote work became ‘a new normal’. The pandemic changed how…
All notable companies have one thing in common – strong company culture. Company culture reflects a company’s core values, goals, behaviors, and habits. It is a foundation of every organization and a crucial part of running a successful business, as it directly affects performance, employee retention, innovation, and customer service. However, building a winning company culture doesn’t happen by accident…
by Angela Joveska What started as a concept turned into multiplied success stories! When Cosmic Development was founded back in 2011, it was based on the principle of helping businesses of various sizes grow. All by providing the best tech talent solutions tailored to every client’s needs and budget. But that’s the one side of the story. The other and…
Giving developers feedback can be rather challenging. But once you master the habit, it can become a powerful tool to help your development team succeed and improve performance. This article will discuss why developer feedback is essential and the best ways to give constructive feedback. Providing constructive feedback is essential to developers’ success and performance. When given or received correctly,…
Vojkan Boshkovski, a Senior Software Developer, talks about his experience and role at Cosmic Development. In our ongoing “Employee Spotlight” blog series, we shine a light on the talented individuals that comprise Cosmic Development’s team. We want to learn more about their roles, experience, background, and what it’s like working at Cosmic. Today we introduce one of our senior software…
Developing a high-quality code while staying productive can be quite challenging. Here are some valuable tips that can help you boost your productivity without compromising on work-life balance. Completing tasks quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality is what it means to be productive. Being productive is an essential aspect of any industry or area of expertise. Still, it can be…
At Cosmic Development, our employees are at the core of everything we do. We believe that the people-first approach is the foundation of a client-centric organization. We foster a culture of trust, confidence, and commitment and take the responsibility of creating the conditions that allow our employees to thrive. Our “Employee Spotlight” series highlights our talented employees who bring ideas…
How to hire software developers in 2021? If you are struggling with hiring developers and you are unsure where to start, we have put together a short guide to help you find talented developers who will be an excellent fit for your company. Hiring software development talent has proven to be quite challenging in 2021. With the rise of technology…
by Hristina Efinska As we are walking in the last quarter of the notorious 2020, we can state one thing for sure: Remote work and distributed teams are here to stay. However, companies can be skeptical about moving their agile processes online when it comes to working remotely. At first glance, why wouldn’t they be? Especially having in mind that…
by Viktorija Krsteska The stronger the team, the stronger the business, and it all starts with effective project management. Programmers are notoriously difficult to seek out, screen, and onboard. They are artists; they are ambitious. Regardless of whether you have got a small team of programmers or a rapidly-expanding one, it is very likely that you will encounter situations that…
