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Awards Spotlight: Technical Wizardry
We recently announced the winners of our inaugural Human Made Awards. Of all the categories we celebrated, there’s one we wanted to come back to and give a little more space: Technical Wizardry, won this year by Samantha Miller. Technical excellence sits right at the heart of what we do at Human Made. It’s why…
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The Human Made Awards 2026
As a globally distributed company, our work typically happens across time zones, async, on video calls, and in pull requests. We love working this way; it means we can build the best teams possible. But it does come at the expense of face-to-face time with other Humans. That’s why our annual company-wide retreat is always…
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Human Made retreat roundup – Croatia 2026 🇭🇷
It had been nearly two years since we were last on retreat together in Greece, which, in a company like ours, feels like a very long time. Last week, we brought Human Made back together again, this time on the Croatian coast, surrounded by mountains, sea air, and the kind of setting that invites both…
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Building smarter, not harder: Why we embraced FSE for our own website redesign
When the Human Made team set out to redesign and relaunch our own website earlier this year, we had two main goals: to create a faster, more flexible experience for visitors, and to give our content and design team more control over managing the site and how it evolves. We didn’t want to over-engineer it.…
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Why we’re supporting WP Includes
At Human Made, we believe that a thriving, diverse, and inclusive WordPress ecosystem is stronger for everyone. Yet, the reality is clear: gender inequality remains a systemic issue across our industry. Too few women are in leadership roles at WordPress companies, and the path to leadership is often obstructed by barriers that should no longer…
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Celebrating Pride: Building an inclusive WordPress community
In our latest episode of Being Human, we turn our focus to Pride – a celebration close to our hearts at Human Made, and an opportunity to reflect, listen, and act. Pride is more than a moment in the calendar. It’s a movement rooted in protest, solidarity, and visibility. It’s about recognising that, for many…
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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…
