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Saying farewell is part of the cycle of life. In today's working world, we're far more likely to be saying “goodbye” to someone than we are to be saying “hello.” The nature of work is such that it's rare to have lifelong co-workers anymore. Whether it's the end of a semester-long internship, a long-standing employee's retirement, or simply an abrupt goodbye from someone who's ready to move on, there will be countless times you’ll need to part ways with a co-worker. It's always appreciated to give the person leaving a parting gift. These going away gifts for programmers are the...

When your workstation isn't setup properly, it can be hard to concentrate. Disorganized chaos and lacking the right tools can leave you unfocused and scrambling for a sense of control. What's more, cold and lifeless desk setups can leave you feeling unmotivated and wanting to be anywhere else. Here are a few essential tools you'll need to feel like your desk is a warm and inviting place to get stuff done. Pens Even in this day and age of touch-screen tech, there's always a need to write something down. When you don't have writing utensils handy, it's a mad scramble...

There’s a kid out there you know who wants to be a developer someday. It could be your niece, who’s always had a penchant for programming. Or maybe it’s the kid next door who wants to grow up and be just like you. Whoever it is, you want to encourage them in their dream. What can you give them to show your support? We’ve got some ideas for you! A Useful Book Kids are used to learning from books, but they're not always the most interesting ones. Textbooks can be dry and boring and turn kids off from important information....

It’s notoriously hard to find gifts for Dad, especially if he’s a little geeky. The gifts you can afford (gift cards, socks…) seem too impersonal, but you can’t shell out the cash for the things you know he’ll love, either. What can you do? Don’t fret! We’ve got some ideas for you. Whether it’s for his birthday, Christmas, Father’s Day or just because, here are some awesome geeky gifts that Dad will absolutely love. Noise-Cancelling Headphones Work requires intense focus and concentration. Help Dad get in the zone with a pair of awesome noise-cancelling headphones. Perfect for filling the ears...

Your organization is stuck in a rut. Employee performance is at an all-time low, and you’re racking your brains for ways to breathe life back into the office. Do they need recognition? More time away from the daily grind? A quick break to rest and recharge?  How on earth do you motivate a development team? Here are a few simple ways that are sure to bring about some change! Buy Lunch A lot of employees would be lying if they said that lunch wasn't the highlight of their day. Offering much-needed time to rest and recharge, having a good lunch...