When baseball coaches Martin Luther Mathews and the late Hubert “Dickey” Ballentine shook hands in 1960, they embarked on a shared dream that their teams would have a place to play that was just as safe and respectable as others in the St. Louis region. The two men founded Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club, and […]
Culture & Community
Perficient Co-Workers Bond Over Board Games
On his lunch break, Javed Ahamed often plays chess with a couple co-workers. One day he noticed other colleagues taking interest, and he got to thinking: “I have a bunch of board games at home, and I’ve always wanted people to play them with.” So, he launched a “game night” and invited the entire office […]
Growing With Perficient: 4 Employees Share Their Success Stories
In today’s working world, many employees are seeking much more than just a steady paycheck. They are looking for opportunities to advance their careers and grow as professionals, no matter their level of experience or seniority. Perficient’s dynamic and ongoing growth provides our colleagues with opportunities for success and advancement that aren’t found elsewhere. Unlike other […]
How Technical Lead Adam Bryant is Inspiring Teens One “Spark” at a Time
Ask anyone in Perficient’s Denver office and they’re sure to tell you: If you get Adam Bryant talking about the FIRST Robotics Competition, it’s hard to get him to stop. Dig deeper into his decade of experience as a mentor and the impact it’s had on his personal and professional life, and you begin to understand […]
Office Visit: Perficient’s Minneapolis Location Fosters Team Building
This is the first in a series of visits to Perficient’s many office locations. Located in Butler Square, Perficient’s Minneapolis office maximizes every last bit of the 10,700-square-foot-space to foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration. The environment is one where the ideas are welcomed and encouraged, and employees work hard and play hard. The […]
The 20 Most In-Demand IT Skills
In our ever-increasing digital society, IT jobs are in high demand. The technology industry is hot and there’s never been a better time to carve out a career in it. According to U.S. News & World Report, job growth and salaries in the tech industry are increasing as more employers have complex infrastructure needs.[1] There’s […]
The Perfect Time of Year to Consider Work-Life Balance
This week, we officially said “goodbye” to summer and ushered in the beginning of fall. We’re entering the season when cooler temps and shorter days send us increasingly indoors, and we start to turn more of our attention toward home. This time of year, perhaps more than any other, is the time when we strive […]
Want to be an IT Project Manager? You’ll Need These Skills
In the last twenty years IT has gone from a department in the basement to an operations-critical unit with great visibility in the organization. While the need for technical professionals is growing rapidly each year, molding technical professionals into elite project managers is a challenge facing many organizations. Successful IT project managers are now challenged with new […]
Perficient Hackers Softball Team Continues Undefeated Season
The Perficient Hackers are returning to the softball field this fall after a two-year absence. Team member TL Stephanchick recently took some time from his busy schedule to sit down to talk about Hackers softball tradition. Q: It’s been a few years since the team has taken the field. What do you think is going to be […]
What Skills Should Developers Invest In?
Technical professionals are constantly refining their development skills to for both their own personal and professional advancement, and also to produce the best possible product for the end user. But how does a developer decide where to invest time and money in developing their skills? David Tucker, VP of Technology at Universal Mind, recently compiled a list of the 10 areas he feels […]
5 Ways to Maximize Your Tech Conference Experience
Perficient employees regularly participate in industry events and conferences as speakers, vendors or attendees. Here are five ways they have shared to help maximize the experience: 1) Connect with other attendees before the event – One of the best parts of a conference is getting to network with peers and making new connections. Follow the event hashtag on Twitter and plan […]
Four Ways to Burn Extra Calories During the Work Day
Blog contribution by Katie Charles Healthy employees make for happier employees and working a little bit of exercise into a work day can make an immense difference in how you feel. Exercise is known to release endorphins, decrease stress, and improve self-esteem, but it’s not always feasible for those who travel for work. For those professionals, it can […]