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We’re proud to be a Living Wage Employer
At Human Made, we’ve always believed in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and fairly compensated for their contributions. Today, we’re thrilled to announce that we are officially accredited as a Living Wage Employer. While we’ve met the criteria for a number of years, achieving this formal recognition is a moment of pride…
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How we work: setting up a WordPress project for success
Agency Scrum Master Mitesh Pandey has been on the front lines of many an enterprise WordPress client project for over a decade, so he knows what it takes to hit the ground running. He’s sharing the cornerstone of his project kickoffs, and how he ensures a project’s success from day one. Let’s be real –…
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How to foster inclusivity in a remote environment
As Human Made COO and author of ‘A Life Lived Remotely‘, Siobhan McKeown knows more than most about the challenges, opportunities and strategies of how to get the most out of a remote working environment, including what it takes to foster inclusivity and ensure every team member feels equally valued. Here she shares her strategies…
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8 ways agencies help WordPress move forward
WordPress is famously open source and designed to be accessible to all, which is a large part of the reason so many software development agencies (like us!) choose WordPress as their platform of choice. But what role do agencies play role in the evolution and adoption of the WordPress platform? Let’s take a look at…
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Why an enterprise WordPress agency is a shortcut to success
Why should enterprise organisations partner with an agency for their WordPress site? Since one of WordPress’ core strengths is its user-friendliness, and most web developers and engineers will have some familiarity with the open source platform, it’s a reasonable question to ask. The short answer is that the expertise of an agency partner can elevate…
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Ongoing maintenance retainers: the business case
In today’s digital age, the importance of maintaining and updating software platforms cannot be overstated. Just as a car requires regular servicing to run smoothly, so does a software platform or CMS. Senior Account Manager Sarah Jones takes a look at why ongoing maintenance retainers are not just a good idea, but a strategic necessity…
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Enterprise WordPress retainers: the strategic advantage
Why do businesses use enterprise WordPress retainers? Well, the intersection of modern business and technological innovation is a complex landscape, and one that often requires the help of a strategic partner who understands not only your business, but how to use technology to help you reach your objectives. For realising the full potential of a…
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Agile: What’s the big deal?
Far more than just a corporate buzzword, Agile project management adds value, streamlines workflows, and keeps teams focused on delivering tangible outcomes. Here’s how we use Agile to produce superior client results. Agile: what is it? At the principal level, Agile project management is an incremental and iterative approach to delivering projects so the customers…
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How to run a remote Agile sprint retro
First posted April 2020. Updated January 2023 In Agile software development, the Sprint Retrospective, or ‘retro’, is a meeting held at the end of each sprint. The project team comes together to reflect what happened during that period, and create a plan for improvements for the next iteration. While these types of conversations are best…
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Human Made has achieved OSPAR attestation
Following a tremendous effort involving lots of people across Human Made, we’re delighted to share that we’ve achieved OSPAR attestation! We first began this journey to better serve a global banking client that relies on Human Made’s services and Altis‘ platform, but we understand how hugely important governance, risk and compliance are for our enterprise…
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Building open relationships: Our Client Handbook
We’re just as passionate about open software as we are about honest and open relationships.
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Contributing to open source: strategy or effect?
When we talk about contributing we’re not really talking about one specific thing. Contributing to open source is, predominantly, about improving the software for everyone. But what does it mean? And why do we do it?
