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We’re Fully Remote

In the beginning of 2021 thoughtbot made the decision to go fully remote. This blog highlights a bit more insight into the decision and the excitement we have for the path ahead.
Diana Bald
October 19, 2021
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- Teams
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We're hiring more remote developers and designers in UTC through UTC+3!

Our new remote developer roles throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and how we’re working to make the hiring process inclusive.
Rob Whittaker and Kirsten Hurley
March 25, 2021
- Hiring
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- Diversity
We're hiring remote developers!

Our new remote developer role, and how we’re working to make the hiring process inclusive.
George Brocklehurst
February 3, 2021
- Hiring
- Process
- Diversity
How to be super-fast with Trello

We use Trello for a lot of our processes and projects. Here’s how to be hyper-productive with it.
Dan Croak and Chad Pytel
December 28, 2020
- Process
- Productivity
Break apart your features into full-stack slices

I often see people split work into horizontal slices. Ticket A: database tables and models. Ticket B: controllers. Ticket C: front-end. There’s something better — full-stack slices.
German Velasco
October 16, 2020
Pay the cost up front. Don't distribute it to others.

Our communication practices can be very disrupting. Remote work has taught me to be more considerate of how I communicate with others. We should treat other people’s time as we like ours to be treated.
German Velasco
October 2, 2020
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Saying no to Diez (for now)

Evaluating Diez, a framework for creating and maintaining design tokens.
Eric Bailey
September 18, 2020
- Design Tokens
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- App
New Online Workshop: How To Unstick Your Product Strategy with One Exercise

Watch thoughtbot Design Director Jaclyn Perrone facilitate a live, unscripted Lightning Design Jam with the product team at HBR.
Jaclyn Perrone
April 23, 2020
Playbook updates: New Rapid Product Validation Section and Designing Section Updates

Over the last few months, we’ve made some big changes to our playbook. We’ve added a new section, Rapid Product Validation, and updated our Designing section.
Kyle Fiedler
April 7, 2020
Strategies for transitioning your technical team to remote work

Explore strategies for effective communication and collaboration while your team is transitioning to remote work.
Wil Hall
April 3, 2020
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