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The job descriptions are being finalized and the hiring channels are buzzing - you know what that means! We’re going to be posting some juicy open roles next week, and we can’t wait to share them with you. If you’re curious what the hiring process is at Float, check out this page depicting everything from what we look for when reviewing applications, to what to expect in that final interview. Be sure to check our careers page in the next few weeks to find a ‘hell yes’ role for you! https://lnkd.in/gM7RYkht https://lnkd.in/gQPg9Zw

Breaking up is hard to do—especially on Valentine’s Day. And yet, today may be the right time to start thinking of moving on from your resource management spreadsheet 🗑️ We know it’s tough to end things when you were so sure you’d grow old together. But you need to face the facts: your spreadsheet has been taking your relationship for granted for a VERY long time 💔 🚩 It’s always flaking on you with that tired ’broken formula’ excuse 🚩 It refuses to integrate with the other tools in your life 🚩 All that manual input means you’re basically doing its work for it 🚩 When things get complicated, it can’t handle the pressure and freezes up 🚩 You want real-time insights, but its communication skills are awful Your team is right: it’s time for a clean break. Start looking for a resource management tool that actually puts in the effort to grow with you.

Candidates often ask “What are you looking for in the successful candidate?” At Float, a successful candidate is referred to as a “Hell Yes!” one. When we ask ourselves if a candidate is a “Hell Yes!” we are looking at: ⚙️ Capability - Do they have the skillset and experience for the role? 🥅 Capacity - Will they thrive in this role? Does it align with their goals? 🤝 Alignment - Do they resonate with our values and understand our way of working? Read more about our Hell Yes! metric for hiring 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gScxq4nJ

Our last live session on estimation was packed with insights 👏 ICYMI, we highlighted the main points (and their solutions) from our expert guests for everyone who wasn’t able to attend. But here’s the real takeaway: you don’t want to miss the next one! We’re diving into resource utilization with Marcel Petitpas, CEO and Co-founder of Parakeeto. He has helped thousands of agencies and professional services firms worldwide track the right metrics and improve their profitability.   Trust us, you’ll want to attend the live session. Grab your spot now by signing up here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gUu9dkun

🔥 New: Project codes Want to track job codes or other project-specific identifiers in Float? With this small but mighty update, you can now add a unique Project code to each Project. Plus, if you’re feeling really techy, you can take it up a notch by using the Project code to connect external systems with Float 👨💻 Learn more on our What’s New page today!  👇 https://lnkd.in/d6h2KrpD

We all know utilization is important—it impacts your bottom line, team productivity, and overall performance. But you might be using a one-size-fits-all formula that’s hurting your profits and leaving your team overworked. How do you get it right? Join us for a live webinar on utilization with Marcel Petitpas, agency profitability expert & CEO and Co-founder of Parakeeto You will learn: ✔️ How to define utilization in a way that works for your business ✔️ How to use it to align your team on capacity, scheduling, and key decisions ✔️ How to avoid pitfalls like (stress, burnout, or employees gaming the system) Save your spot now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gUu9dkun Can’t make it? Register anyway & we’ll send you the recording! 🗒️ Just a reminder: make sure to sign up on the registration page rather than just selecting the "I am attending" option. This way, you won't miss out on getting the recording!

What starts with G and can give you an award? (If you said Grammys, think again 👀) 🥳 We’re pleased to announce that Float is officially the #1 Resource Management software worldwide, according to G2’s Winter 2025 Report. But that’s not all—we also led in Best Results, Best Relationships, and Easiest to Implement in the mid-market. A huge thank you to our customers for your support. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Your project estimates can be thrown off course by unexpected situations like a team member falling ill… ...right during the first few weeks of the year, when you are ready to get the business up and running  🤒 Jason Fisher and Emily Feliciano discuss ways to handle such contingencies for both in-house and agency teams.