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Excited to announce that we have acquired Lychee 🥳 Details below 👇

The hidden benefit of remote work: It’s fair for introverts. Tom is pretty introverted. He loves sitting down with a black coffee and noise-cancelling headphones to get stuff done. (See him doing that with Bear in Starbucks Bethnal Green, she just had a "puppychino") Not struggling to focus in a loud, noisy office. Not everyone wants to be around people all the time. And many leaders overlook this. Calling to all managers: The games, small talk, and events you think energize people? Drain some people. Getting your team together can help... But they also need time alone, to focus. And remote work provides that. Agree?

Michael knows someone who was promised a promotion. Everything was signed off. Approved by management. But she got sick. It was pretty bad - hospital-level bad. Thankfully, she got better and was back to work a few weeks later. When she got back she expected to start in the new role. But they did a U-turn on her. "You'll need to re-apply as you were delayed to start the role." But she'd already qualified for it? What had changed? The role still needed to be filled. "Sorry, there's nothing we can do..." Wasting her time. Wasting the company's time. No sense. No compassion. Sadly, this sort of story is all too common... The thing is, the management wasn't malicious. They were unthinking. Bureaucrats hiding behind procedure. (Sometimes that's actually worse) We need to end bureaucratic leadership. And bring back common sense. Agree?

New Podcast Alert! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new Healthcare podcast, "The Connection: Where Tech Meets Humanity in Healthcare"! 🎙️ From the amazing team at RLDatix and our hosts Liz Jones & Darren Kilroy, we're passionate about exploring the intersection of technology and human-centered care in healthcare. Our podcast aims to bridge the gap between tech innovation and the lived experiences of healthcare professionals. Our first episode from NHS Confed Expo 2024, featuring Leigh Malyon, Head of Medics at RLDatix UK & Ireland, is now live! We explore where humanity and technology harmonise within healthcare. 🎧 Our second episode features Helen Hughes, Chief Executive at Patient Safety Learning, exploring the vital relationship between patient safety, culture, and healthcare delivery! 🧑⚕️ Listen now to gain invaluable discussions on how technology is shaping the future of healthcare while keeping a human touch at its core. Subscribe to "The Connection" on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode. Links in the comments below! Join us as we humanise healthtech and uncover stories that matter. Let's rethink healthcare together! 💡

Today’s market landscape is tougher than ever. This is especially true for US companies who face challenges through: - High domestic talent costs  - Project-based needs don't always align with full-time hiring - International hiring brings complex legal and operational challenges - Traditional hiring requires long-term commitments and full-time positions But Eastern Europe has slowly started to emerge as a strategic solution. While maintaining competitive rates, Eastern European talent offers: - High-quality deliverables - Advanced technical capabilities - Strong professional experience - Value-oriented pricing structures Now it can be difficult navigating this landscape with minimal experience. That’s why we at Fireart Studio have partnered with countless US companies and assisted them in finding the best talent that fits their needs. Here is our approach: - Quick re-engagement for future projects - Project-based hiring for specific quarters - Ability to scale up or down based on project needs - Team augmentation without long-term commitments Working with a European-based agency provides: - Quality Assurance: Pre-vetted talent pools in each region - Risk Mitigation: We handle all employment responsibilities - Administrative Support: Handling contracts, payments, and compliance - Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of regional salary expectations - Cultural Bridge: Seamless integration between US companies and European talent In an increasingly competitive market, it pays to have strategic partners who understand both the technical requirements and the business context. Ready to explore how Eastern European talent can support your next project? Drop me a DM! 

When you have a great team and great processes in place, it doesn’t matter where your clients are. Shout out to the whole Fireart Studio Team. Your work continues to amaze me everyday. I am so lucky to have all of you!

"Absolutely not." A team member just pitched Tom on a new well-being program. "I don't think that's what our people want." Whilst they look good on paper, these things can distract from what matters. Team members don't care about: - Wellbeing programs - Gym memberships - Social events They care about: - Having a great manager - Career progression - Being challenged However most businesses don't do these well, then paper over the cracks with unnecessary perks and pizza parties. The solution? Ditch the useless perks. Let's focus on what matters. Agree?

Trust and transparency in the recruiting process should be the bare minimum. We all hear stories like this... And I never understand why. Honest feedback is so important from a recruiter and candidate standpoint. Recruiter benefits: - Builds trust - Set’s proper expectations - Establishes open and honest communication Candidate benefits: - Orients to professional growth process - Better prepares them for the next interview And the best part? Honesty doesn’t cost a thing. All upside.

Here is how we delivered a 6 figure project for Google. I never imagined working with Google. I was just a dropout who built websites in his bedroom. Imposter syndrome is real… That’s a topic for another time. Let’s focus on the project. The task? Craft a set of digital illustrations for game categories on Google Play. The goal? Make the user’s experience feel like an adventure. At Fireart Studio we were happy to face this challenge. - We revamped the user interface design for game genres  - Every game cover reveals the main concept of the exciting experience it offers We also created distinct characters for Google Games.  Our game characters and Google Play avatars are designed with unique styles to match the: - Mood - Message Our team got creative: - crafting eye-catching animal, monster, and alien avatars that evoke emotion  Finally, we optimised each design for all devices. The result? Another happy client and a dream come true. We are so proud and grateful for the opportunity to work with Google. Fireart’s creative ethos was a perfect match for this project. Shout out to my team! Check the comments for the full case study. P.S. If you want to learn how we can tell your story and level up your brand drop me a dm!  

Never be too proud as a leader. Too proud to admit when: 👉 You're wrong 👉 You need help 👉 You're struggling 👉 You're still learning 👉 Someone else knows more 👉 You don't know the answer 👉 You should have done better 👉 You're not good at something You're only human. Give yourself a break. ctto: Gemma Powell