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15 years of being human: A look back (and forward)
This year, Human Made turns 15 🥳 That’s 15 years of building with WordPress. Of championing the open web. Of working remotely, long before the rest of the world caught on. And 15 years of growing a company built not just with code, but with care. To mark the moment, we’re doing what we do…
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Supporting Transgender Rights at Human Made
At Human Made, our commitment to inclusivity is central to who we are. We believe everyone deserves to live with dignity, freedom, and respect, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, or background. Recent developments, such as the UK Supreme Court’s ruling on the legal definition of sex, have caused distress for many, particularly within the…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025
At Human Made, we know that great work happens when diverse perspectives come together, and there’s no better time to reflect on that than International Women’s Day. This annual event, which took place on Saturday, 8th March, isn’t just about recognising achievements: it’s a call to action, a moment to highlight the incredible contributions of…
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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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Being a new parent in WordPress
Becoming a parent is one of the biggest adventures in life – but how do you balance parenthood with working in WordPress? New mum, WordPress community veteran, and HM Associate Director of Engineering Jenny Wong shares how she’s found ways to juggle both, and reveals her top tips and pitfalls for other parents facing the…
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LGBTQIA+ inclusivity at Human Made
We’re drawing towards the end of Pride Month 2024, but the experiences of LGBTQIA+ folks matter every day of the year: that’s why inclusivity is a 365-day, 24/7 endeavour. At Human Made, we all do our very best to make sure everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to share as much of themselves at work…
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Understanding microaggressions: building inclusive workplaces on IDAHOBIT
At Human Made, we’re committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone, and this includes our wonderful LGBTQIA+ colleagues, clients, partners, and friends. On this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, HM’s Kirsty Burgoine is shining the spotlight on the often-overlooked issue of microaggressions. These seemingly small, everyday comments or actions can…
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Human Made Retreat Roundup 2024 🇬🇷
The Human Made humans were off to the Greek island of Evia for this year’s annual retreat, and this beautiful location was the perfect backdrop to an action-packed week of workshops, team building, hangouts, and activities! HM CEO Tom Willmot takes a look at what we got up to and reveals what the HM retreat…
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Human Made at WordCamp Asia 2024 🇹🇼
This year’s WordCamp Asia took place 7-9 March in Taipei, Taiwan, and (of course) we had a beautiful team of humans repping Human Made on the ground – everyone knows how much we love a WordCamp! As well as seeing the best of the host city and the meeting up with the wonderful WordPress community…
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How we celebrate the end of the year at HM 🎉
One of the things that we miss out on at Human Made is the Christmas party at the end of the year. This is a tradition in so many workplaces, particularly in countries where Christmas or New Year are celebrated. I’m always a little bit envious of anyone who gets to celebrate in person with…
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2023 Shipped! 🚀
What. A. Year. 2023 saw us come back with a bang at WordCamps, hosting events, and doing incredible work with world-leading brands. But sadly, we also had to say goodbye to some amazing folks way back in January. Professionally and personally, it’s been a year of dramatic highs and tough lows. Human Made and the…
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LGBTQIA+ inclusivity: Human Made’s getting louder & prouder
Human Made’s Head of People Operations Tom Chute and CEO Tom Willmot share some rainbow-coloured initiatives we’ve been working on behind the scenes, all inspired by a single, powerful talk at a recent WordCamp. The clue is in the name: here at Human Made, we’re all about people. We firmly believe in celebrating diversity and…
