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Enhancing subscriber engagement is more achievable than you think. Pismo. Magazyn Opinii, a pro bono media project by the Pismo Foundation, partnered with us to create a mobile app that boosts subscriber engagement and loyalty. 🛠 So here’s what we did: - Designed an intuitive, lightweight app for iOS and Android - Enabled reading and listening to articles, podcast originals, and exclusive content - Ensured seamless user experience and regular updates 📈 Our collaborative efforts paid off: - The app enjoys a 4.5 rating on the App Store - 30% of subscribers downloaded the app within the first month - Subscribers spend an average of 19 minutes in the app, nearly four times more than on desktop "Cooperation with Netguru was a really great experience and it definitely exceeded my expectations," – Marcin Lipiec, Subscription Specialist at Pismo Foundation. Huge kudos to the whole project team 🔥

One of the reasons for the Roman Empire’s decline was cultural differences. The bigger the empire got, the more these differences grew. Until it collapsed. It’s not much different with a company. A strong company culture is crucial – especially when scaling. Even more if you’re scaling FAST. Hear what Francis Lacoste from Coach had to say about the topic:

How do you get a large team to track their time and actually make use of that data? Well, it definitely takes more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Toggl Solutions helped us save hours of manual work for our 400+ employees every month by delivering a custom report in under a week. 🔁 Our Tax Specialist, Joanna Burkiciak shared how tedious the process was before we turned to this solution… She said: “Multiple times a month, we had to download detailed hourly reports from Toggl for a specific period, get a JSON report with essential data, unpack it, and manually combine everything into one spreadsheet. This involved several team members and could take up to 24 hours to receive JSON reports, risking delays in our settlements.” 👩💻 So, what happened? 1) Our IT Manager shared the Toggl Solutions article internally to show its potential 2) The Finance department spotted the opportunity to fix our manual data collection issues with a custom report 3) We defined our requirements and discussed them with the Toggl Solutions team, providing a sample document of what we needed 4) In less than a week, Toggl Solutions engineers delivered a tool using the Toggl API to export custom reports Want to see how Toggl Solutions can help your team? Share this info with your departments and brainstorm where Toggl Solutions can drive value for you! https://lnkd.in/dujRj6C4

We’ve all seen it: software developers have always had the perks and pay that made everyone envious. But something’s changed since 2018 – there are now exponentially less software developers in the U.S. than back then. 🤔 Remember the pandemic surge in digital spending? It led to a hiring boom for tech workers to support stay-at-home needs. Fast forward to 2023, and we’re seeing layoffs hitting software developers and engineers hard. Surprise, surprise – the slowdown actually started in 2020. 📉 By January 2024, the number of employed software developers in the U.S. was lower than six years ago. And here’s a kicker: while employment dropped, developer pay didn’t keep up with the rest of the U.S. workforce. From January 2018 to January 2024, median base pays for developers grew 24%, compared to a 30% increase for all U.S. workers. Still, developers are raking in more than twice the median salary. Not too shabby, right? So, what could be a factor driving this shift? The usual suspect - AI! 🤖 Companies are pouring money into automation, but it’s not all doom and gloom. AI tools are also boosting developer efficiency and productivity. Regardless of the tech, smooth-running systems need developers behind the scenes. Are you feeling the AI impact in your development work?

Each leader wants their team members to be creative, to come up with ideas, to come to the meeting with a fresh perspective. And what’s the best way to achieve that? “Give your people the space to be who they are,” says Nivin AL KUZBARI, Senior Manager at talabat and an experienced head of design at large organizations. 💡 We all want to be seen. We all want to be trusted. Big task for the leaders: create an environment where your people feel recognized and trustworthy. They’ll come with ideas, don’t you worry.

Product design and UX will never be the same. Whether we talk about autonomous vehicles, medical devices, home tech, and e-commerce, the change brought by AI has been radical. The fusion of AI into design processes has enabled unprecedented levels of personalization, predictive capabilities, and task automation, leading to more efficient, innovative, and user-centric products. However, it’s not all sunshine and flowers. Let’s take a closer look at what’s going on… 👉 AI has been revolutionizing design workflows: - Adobe Sensei - Automates image recognition, color matching, and font selection, freeing designers to focus on creativity - Uizard by Miro Labs - Transforms hand-drawn sketches into functional UI code in seconds - UserTesting - Connects companies with their ideal audience for real-time user research - Framer - Uses predictive algorithms to anticipate user patterns and suggest design solutions 👉 We have started to implement AI in various parts of our workload: - For research, it collects and interprets user feedback, surveys, and social media data, identifying patterns to inform design decisions - For visual design, it automates repetitive tasks, letting designers concentrate on innovation - For solution ideation, it analyzes customer data for highly personalized products and experiences - For process automation, it manages technical limitations, allowing designers to focus on aesthetics 👉 Of course, it has brought by incredible benefits: - Automating repetitive tasks lets designers focus on creativity - AI analyzes vast data to identify patterns and generate innovative ideas - It reduces design and development costs, while accelerating time-to-market - AI-powered products offer seamless and intuitive interactions 👉 But challenges do come with it: - Transparency in AI decision-making is crucial to gaining user trust - Secure, ethical use of personal data is paramount - Continuous monitoring and diverse datasets are essential to prevent bias - AI can automate tasks but cannot replicate human creativity. Designers must find the right balance Whether you implement it correctly into your design processes or not, that’s up to your knowledge… Or lack of. So let us know if you need a little help!

Without user understanding, AI systems fall short. You need to start implementing UX patterns to make AI as easy to use as possible. 🛠 Here’s how you do it according to Krystian Bergmann, our AI Consulting Lead: 1. Help users understand system functionality 2. Set realistic expectations 3. Manage multiple input options 4. Provide context in the interface 5. Ensure social norms 6. Mitigate social bias 7. Explain system actions 8. Avoid cold starts 9. Collect granular feedback 10. Provide global control and suggestions AI systems are not only powerful, but they can also be user-friendly if implemented correctly. Check out the deck below to find out more! 🔥

We are hiring! We are looking for people to join our team both internally and as freelancers, check which option will be best for you and apply. Apply now and become a part of Netguru team ☘ 👉 https://lnkd.in/dRkW4gvU

Today we want to make a special shoutout for our Netguru Hero Award! 🏆 Since its first edition in 2018, this award has honored the extraordinary efforts of our team members who go above and beyond their standard work duties to positively impact their teams, departments, and the entire company. 💚 What makes the Netguru Hero Award special? Every Netgural can both nominate and be nominated, showing mutual appreciation and respect The recognition committee is comprised of dedicated Netgurals who volunteer to evaluate nominations, ensuring transparency and fairness in the selection process 💚 The award is deeply connected to our values, celebrating actions that: - Exceed clients’ and colleagues’ expectations - Encourage ownership and constructive questioning of the status quo - Embody bravery, curiosity, and a willingness to experiment - Make us proud of our collective achievements - Build an inclusive, transparent, and socially responsible culture - Inspire ambition and growth in oneself and others - Recognize excellence and engagement in the workplace The Netguru Hero Award is not just an accolade for meeting job expectations; it is a recognition of those who truly embody our ethos and go the extra mile to make a difference. Since the award's introduction, we have had the privilege of recognizing numerous extraordinary Netgurals with the title of Netguru Hero or Super Hero.🚀 Their remarkable contributions serve as an inspiration to us all, reinforcing our commitment to excellence, innovation, and a supportive, inclusive culture. So, without further ado, join us in celebrating our heroes: Pavel Averin, Marcin Mantke, Paweł B., Lucyna Spławska and Marcin Oziemski 👏 👏 👏

Developers might be overhyping AI agents… Or maybe not? 🤔 We will find out during one of our AI for Devs webinar series, where we will be discussing the practical applications and limitations of AI agents, covering topics like: – How Microsoft’s Autogen library can help you create and manage AI agents – Real-world use cases: conversational agents, programming assistants, and autonomous research teams – Challenges like maintaining context and avoiding repetitive loops The episode will be led by industry experts:  👉 Patryk Szczygło, R&D Lead, Innovation Lab 👉 Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead If you’re a software developer, AI researcher, or tech innovator, this one’s for you. Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM EST So hurry up and sign up for our online event today! 🚀