Imaginary Cloud, a 100% Portuguese software house that develops web, mobile and Artificial Intelligence (AI) software for clients around the world, was awarded by the Best Place to Work in Europe 2022 study as one of the Best Places to Work in Europe. The news is like a finishing touch for the company’s human-centric positioning, making it clear to all professionals in the sector (data scientists, software developers, etc.) that working here means having the job of your dreams.
Imaginary Cloud’s management and work policies have attracted the most qualified professionals. Its totally flexible work models (place and hours), salary transparency (internal and external) and internal benefits, among others, had already given this Software House the awards for 2nd Best Company to Work for and Company with the Best Service Quality. Life, by the Great Place to Work Portugal studio. It was the relevance of this award that led her to the European Study and to this new award, presented on the 9th in Venice at an event attended by the most prestigious players in the world. And, according to its CEO (see sidebar), nothing will stop there.
Policies that not everyone can create
In recent times, methods, work environment and salary policies have changed to such an extent that a CEO of 50 years ago would be surprised to see the demands of our days. In the same way, what professionals are looking for in the company where they are going to work is no longer what it used to be. And today they choose their work according to criteria that are not limited to salary and incentives. They want more. They want to feel identified with the values, strategies and work policies. They want to know that they will apply their Know how in an innovation-oriented company, sensitive to their personal lives, fair and willing to reward the work of those who provide added value to the organization as a whole.
Knowing that employee commitment is key to their own evolution, companies must put the well-being of their human resources at the forefront and adopt management styles that prioritize the needs and satisfaction of those who, deep down, ensure the achievement of of the objectives. .
In other words, they are human-centered. A trend that all companies are called to follow.
The benefits can be seen at all levels. Being proud of your company, recommending it to third parties and feeling that your position is well regarded by society are factors that encourage employees. Freedom of schedules and compatibility between personal life and a demanding professional occupation —which, in itself, is also motivating—; inclusion and salary transparency are other points that attract human resources and make productivity reach the highest levels.
Companies focused on people, why?
By focusing on people, companies begin to attract and retain the best professionals. More than that, they ensure that their equipment is among the highest rated on the market and the stability this conveys to customers is, in turn, a factor in their retention. Therefore, for a modern company, creating an excellent work culture, in which employees are heard and know that their happiness has value, is a priority.
It is with this in mind that Imaginary Cloud positions itself as a Human-Centric company. Created in 2010, the company has grown in double digits and has already delivered more than 300 projects to its clients, more than 20 of which have received international awards. Is it in your plans to have the job of your dreams? Pay attention to this Portuguese Software House, which is committed to the satisfaction of its professionals to continue offering the highest quality of services and products to its customers.
Being the best place to work is not an accident
It is worth highlighting the fact that Imaginary Cloud is one of the few (or very few) 100% Portuguese companies to be included in the list of the Best Places to Work in Europe and, consequently, to be one of the most desired by professionals in all nationalities. . Let’s see: last year it went from 40 to 80 employees and plans to close 2022 with at least 100 professionals. But there are more indicators that make it a Best Place to Work and the evaluation process of this study considers them all: it is the employees who, through questionnaires, transmit the information, allowing to verify if the company is indeed human. central and even which point meets the requirements. Being considered capable of receiving the distinction strongly confirms that the company cares about the happiness of the people who work there, a position that Imaginary Cloud has always taken.
Grow attracting people and customers
Following an agile approach, Imaginary Cloud is a company committed to building digital products from scratch and supporting remote teams, made up of its nearly 100 software developers, data scientists, and designers. It has offices in Lisbon, Coimbra and London and, in 2020, entered Clutch’s Top 1000 Global Companies and Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies international ranking. In 2021 it received the award for Top B2B Company in the United Kingdom and this year, as we have already said, the Best Workplaces study testifies that it is one of the best not only in Portugal but also in Europe and, we can believe, in the world, when it comes to customers and experts.
Making a difference in the economy
Companies with the Best Place to Work certification are not an asset for their own development but also have the ability to boost the entire economy of a country. If not, because this seal is confirmation of excellent conduct and the existence of strong work cultures, professionals committed to giving their best and, consequently, a highly competitive business fabric. Imaginary Cloud is proud to mention the certification it received this year, especially knowing that it is one of the few Portuguese companies to receive this distinction.
Source: Observadora
