Keeping people fired up starts with having a really clear vision for what the company is aiming to do. Our mission is to make it easy for people to self-document and share meaningful life experiences. You’ll notice I didn’t say we make cameras and camera mounts. As soon as it becomes about the camera, it’s rather limited; it’s about a device. It’s like, Google didn’t start by saying, We’re going… Read More
We came across another great article on Inc by Michael Fertik, the founder of Reputation.com. You can walk around all day as the CEO thinking you’re not an intimidating person, but a lot of people, especially those who haven’t known you a long time, are automatically intimidated by your title or by the fact that you don’t talk with them every single day or whatever it is. When you have… Read More
Maybe it is. But I’d wager that your employees aren’t exactly lining up to get in. Nearly every boss has said it. And just about every employee has heard it. Yet it’s one of the most meaningless lines ever spoken in the office: “My door is always open.” The statement usually is followed up with some version of, “If you ever have an issue with anything, please come talk to… Read More
Everyone at Cypress wishes you a fun, safe and memorable 2013 Halloween. We felt like sharing some of the current and memorable halloween photos. Our Teammates 2013: Our Teammates Little Ones: Some Oldies but Goodies: Pumpkin Contest Winner 2013:
The team at Cypress wanted to take a look back at the changes to the base compensation in the technology industry as a whole. The info below spans back to the beginning of Cypress (2005) and focuses on the following markets; Atlanta, Silicon Valley, and San Diego. Today Cypress focuses on recruiting the best technology and creative talent for great companies of all shapes and sizes. If your organization needs… Read More
by Dave Kerpen I sat in traffic in Boston, Massachusetts one cold fall morning 16 years ago, cursing myself, cursing the cars around me, and cursing the world. I had prepared so much for the job interview at the prestigious firm I was driving to – done research, gotten dressed in a sharp outfit, prepared questions to ask – and yet somehow I had not left enough time to make… Read More
by Colin Byer Lists of the “World’s Most Expensive Places to Live” are common. But what about the world’s “Priciest Places to Work?” Where are they and why, and how much do they cost? The most expensive office locations are typically: In premier districts of global commerce and financial centers Well-connected internationally Home to high-value talent and high-net-worth tenants The site of large numbers of global corporate headquarters In supply-constrained areas, giving… Read More
We’ve moved! Very exciting times for the Cypress Atlanta team as we look forward to new opportunities that our larger office will provide. We remain in the heart of the technology capital of the South and are looking forward to continued growth in the Atlanta market. If you’re in the area, please drop us a line. We’re now located at: 1050 Crown Pointe Parkway, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30338.
Today the Cypress team in San Francisco was able to watch history in the making. Congratulations to Team Oracle USA and hopefully Cypress’ Oracle DBA’s interviewing today have the same success!!! Fun Facts: Oldest Sporting Trophy: The first America’s Cup took place in England in 1851. The New York Yacht Club was the winner. America continued to win for the next 100 years. There were 9 America’s Cup races before the first… Read More
Over the last eight plus years, Cypress has been building a technology and creative recruiting organization focused on providing a superior experience to our customers and clients for their temporary and fulltime placement needs. With offices in San Francisco, Atlanta, and San Diego, Cypress has been servicing our world class client base throughout the United States. We are excited to announce the release of our newly designed website and logo…. Read More
