Battle of the Seattle Offices - Globys

Battle of the Seattle Offices - Globys

We love our clients - and their offices! In this series we're going to take a look at some of the amazing spaces we get to spend our time in!

Globys is a profitable, globally admired, engineering-oriented company that is thriving in the very hot field of Big Data analytics for telecommunications and financial service providers. Based in Seattle, they build Contextual Marketing, Reporting and Analytics solutions for voice/data carriers and banks around the world.

We've been fortunate to support Globys for many years now (in fact, you can read about the CEOs thoughts on our success here) - but the close of 2012 was particularly exciting as I was able to experience their move into stunning new offices.

Globys, established over 15 years ago, had been outgrowing their offices for some time. After taking over 2 floors of their building and having to open another office just down the road - it was time for a change. The company made a huge investment in their future by securing an entire floor in the Union Station complex then spending almost 12 months refitting the space.

And the results were amazing!

Top: By the yard, we must the the most Whiteboards of anywhere in Seattle!
Rest: It's all about space. Wide, bright open plan areas for a variety of uses. 

Having previously being split across 3 locations, having the entire HQ in one space produced a palpable change. Staff saw a substantial investment from the company in their happiness - here is an office that was central, convenient, encouraged collaboration and filled with creature comforts; a reward for everyone's hard work and mark of the company's success.

The Pub! Break/Lunch room features food, drinks and entertainment. The Ms. Pacman machine get's some pretty good use! 

Interestingly, it's also a very green space. The building complex itself it energy efficient, and the office focused on the use of natural materials wherever possible. This includes Bamboo fiber carpets, as well as naturally-based glues and paints. There is almost no plastic to be seen. 

The hidden door! A bookcase swings open to reveal a 'quiet room'. 

I'm not the only one to think it's a great space - earlier this year Geekwire featured the Globys office as part of their Launch Pads series. Check it out below...

Of course, you could be working here too!

Globys are hiring. Check out their Career Site or connect with me for details.

Battle of the Offices - WhitePages

Battle of the Seattle Offices - WhitePages

We love our clients - and their offices!
In this series we're going to take a look at some of the amazing spaces we get to spend our time in!

When it comes to hiring (and retaining) the very best talent in a hotly contested market like Seattle, there's a lot more to "benefits" than just insurance, snacks and flexible hours. 

I'm currently spending a much of my time with WhitePages as we find, attract and hire from a very small pool of the country's best engineers. These are the men and women who'll be fielding many offers from the most sought after employers. They'll have many considerations to look at before deciding on a new role; team, the technology, company, compensation, location - as well as the less tangible cool factor.

WhitePages graphic outlining the various benefits

On top of all this, employers - most notably those in the various tech industries - will go all out to provide an amazing office experience. And why not?! We find ourselves spending 40+ hours a week at work. Having a great space goes a long way towards keeping everyone happy and productive - not to mention reducing stress, encouraging collaboration and helping build team spirit. 

WhitePages has just completed a massive renovation of their downtown Seattle offices - and it rocks!

Left: Actual view from my desk! Top: New reception highlights WhitePages' biggest assets.
Bottom: Punched a hole in the ceiling for their own private staircase.

I've been here since just before the renovations started - and it was pretty nice to begin with. Apart from updated decor, the new layout includes lots of open space and informal collaboration areas in each corner of the building.

Quiet, comfy spaces in each corner provide a spot to get away or get together. 

Comfort isn't the only perk - a kitchen worthy of Martha Stewart includes the 2nd biggest fridge I've ever seen, and a constantly changing array of drinks, snacks, coffee and beer. 

Left: Yes, that's a fridge-sized Kegerator. And yes, that's Odin on tap.
Right: Drinks fridge, Stumphouse coffee machine and open lunch/meeting area

I've got to say - it's pretty cool...

And I'm not (just) saying that because they let me drink the beer... They seem to like it, too. Check out this staff-made video:

You could be working here too. WhitePages are hiring right across the board. Check out their Career Site or ping me directly for more details.