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I'm not big on "lists" or beauty contests, but I'll admit that this one is cool. 🎉 Upsourced was named to the Inc. 5000 list this year. 🎉 Inc. 5000 is a different kind of list. You don’t win it by hiring a PR firm and getting your friends to nominate you. You earn it through results. Through hard work. Because this growing fast thing doesn’t just “happen.” It's a choice - a choice cosigned by a team of people who come to work every day excited by the prospect of more - more autonomy, more ownership, more expertise, and, let’s be real, more money. ;) But like anything, those things don’t come without trade-offs. Growing fast is hard work. The Inc. 5000, more than anything, is a recognition of hard work. Which is why I’m thankful - literally every day - to be able to work with an absolute murderers’ row of professionals who are invested in and responsible for making this happen. Cheers, team. 🍾

We made the Inc5000 list for the 2nd year in a row! It feels good. It’s taken over a decade (an ‘under the radar’ path that is common for entrepreneurs). I started this journey in 2010, teaching free personal finance classes in downtown Atlanta. At that time, I didn’t believe there were many others that had deep conviction around leveling the financial literacy playing field - was I wrong! Our customers, partners, users, team members, competitors, vertical solution providers, legislators, bloggers -- they all care. We’re all part of a large ecosystem innovating to help the middle class with money. Wishing continued growth to the entire financial wellness industry! 🔥 #financialwellness #financialliteracy #inc5000

Despite the effects of a pandemic, changing behaviors, and economic uncertainty, we've continued to evolve and grow. That's why we're thrilled to be included in this year's #Inc5000 list of the fastest-growing companies, which is based on three-year revenue growth. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eRb3CFHB

To show continued year over year growth is no easy feat, to do it in this ongoing challenging marketplace is extraordinary! We honored to announce that Gravity IT Resources ranked among the Inc. Magazine 5000's fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. To earn a spot on Inc. Magazine’s coveted growth list, a company must be US-based, privately held, and bring in a minimum annual revenue of $2M. Growth is measured over a 3-year period, with this year's winner's growth calculated from FY2021-FY2023. #gravityproud #gravitygrowth #6peat

One of our ambitions for Murder Hornet and our model is to never have to lay anyone off that we don’t want to lay off. Ever. That means growing headcount very slowly and deliberately, not hiring permanently for a position we could easily freelance, hiring the 110% right person, making sure you have $$ in the bank to weather an account loss and not taking on investors driven by reaching a $$ number by the last day of every December. This is advertising, so I know I might one day regret this post. But there it is. #advertisingnews #marketing #advertising

Congratulations to the 2024 JUST 100 companies!   Every year, our partner JUST Capital releases their Ranking of America’s Most JUST Companies based on the issues Americans care most about, such as a living wage and parental leave.   We are proud that they use RepRisk’s data for ESG issues like transparent communication and worker health and safety. Using our outside-in data for insights that go beyond company disclosures ensures that their model remains alert to capturing real-world events and stakeholder sentiments.   Check out the ranking! 👇   #AmericasMostJUST #businessconduct #ESGdata

Redgate Software marks a significant milestone this week as we celebrate our 25th birthday! From the outset, the companies focus has been on fostering a culture of belonging and embracing the freedom to learn from mistakes. While challenges are inevitable, our commitment lies in equipping individuals for success and growth. We know were not perfect, but we seem to be doing something right 😁 RepVue: - Ranked in the Top 10% of Sales Organisations - 86.48 score rating - Recognized as one of the Top 20 Companies in London, UK - Scored an outstanding 94% in Cultural and Leadership aspects Glassdoor: - 4.7 company rating - 98% CEO approval rate - Our employee rating surpasses the industry average by 22% Built In: - Secured the #15 spot on the Top 100 Best Places to Work list for midsize companies in the US While we acknowledge there is more to accomplish on our journey, it’s essential to take a moment and acknowledge how far we've come! #redgatelife

Toby Thwaites and I were asked to speak at the last IxDA event where we shared our thoughts on the market. Summary here but go to the link for the full set of notes https://lnkd.in/e_vaf3Fm The job market for Design Leaders is showing signs of gradual improvement, with increased activity expected from September through to mid-December when we see our next seasonal shift. Key observations include: Market Trends ·        Design teams are experiencing increased demand, particularly in the last 8 weeks ·        Growing opportunities in director-level roles and contract positions ·        A few more opportunities in User Research and Service Design Industry Shifts ·        AI transition is ongoing, with potential for significant growth in the coming year ·        Investors are more optimistic due to potential interest rate cuts ·        US election is boosting confidence in the VC market (depending which way it goes) Challenges for Design Leaders ·        Fewer leadership roles compared to overall design positions ·        High competition, with hundreds of applications for single positions ·        Recruitment processes struggling to handle increased volume of applicants Opportunities we are seeing at Futureheads Recruitment | B Corp™ and SyncD (A Futureheads | B Corp™ brand) ·        Increased demand for salespeople in product/tech businesses ·        Companies boosting marketing activities as buying signals improve ·        We are seeing some opportunities in volume hiring projects, including UX/Research/Service Design contracts While the market shows promise, design leaders face unique challenges in securing positions.

Inc. Regionals honors the fastest-growing privately held companies by region over a two-year period. These are emerging companies. Research shows these firms also tend to be the biggest job creators in America. Their growth, by extension, often makes them disrupters. They’re formidable--and they have a lot of wisdom to share. Loyal Source named to the Inc. Magazine ‘Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America’ List for the Seventh Time! #WeAreLoyalSource #Inc5000

For the 7th Time, G2 Ops Makes the Inc. 5000, 
at No. 1800 in 2024! Inc. revealed today that G2 Ops has earned the rank of No. 1800 on the 2024 #Inc5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, Patagonia, and many other household-name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years. For complete results, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. 🎉