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With remote working becoming the norm in 2020, there has been some debate over the effects that working in isolation has on creativity.  Working from home can actually be good for creative thinking, problem-solving and generating new ideas – all […]

People looking for software development jobs often come across two very similar-looking roles – software developer and software engineer. But is there really any difference between a developer and an engineer?   While both roles fundamentally work in the same […]

While working from home undoubtedly has its benefits, there can be some downsides to being away from the office. Our employees are our most important asset and we do as much as we can to ensure they are happy in […]

In 2019/2020, stress and ill mental health accounted for around half of work-related illness and workdays lost according to HSE’s Health and safety at work Summary for 2019/20.  What can we all do to help ensure we are less stressed, […]

Research has shown that sleep plays an important role in developing creative thinking and problem-solving. During REM sleep (the stage of sleep where most dreams occur) people’s brains are as active as when they are awake, and this time is […]

As a business that performs a lot of technical development work, Aquarium knows the advantages that entering a state of distraction-free working offers. Sometimes known as deep work, this can extremely productive.   What is deep work? Deep work is […]

Software career development may be seen as relying on coding and programming knowledge but character traits are the most important key to success. So called ‘soft skills’ are critical to career development.   What are soft skills? Unlike technical skills […]

Stress, lack of productivity and communication breakdowns – all are significant work challenges whether working at home or in the office.  Mindfulness can help with all these issues. Most people associate meditation with management of stress.   In fact, meditation […]

In a fast-paced work environment, it is not uncommon to feel the workday getting away from you. While this is something everyone experiences from time to time, consistently chasing the clock can have a detrimental effect on everything from productivity […]

No matter what career, most people have to multitask at work. Done effectively, taking on more than one activity can save time, boost productivity and result in a sense of accomplishment.   About multitasking Multitasking is the act of performing […]

From project management to collaboration, these five free tools can support software developers in their day-to-day jobs.   Trello Trello is a project management tool that enables individuals or groups to organise jobs, workflow and ownership. Each project is assigned […]

Tackling presenteeism has always been an issue for both businesses and employees, but now with remote working it is a completely different challenge.   What is presenteeism? Presenteeism is when employees work when they are not physically or mentally capable […]