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Not all disabilities are visible

Not all disabilities are visible

“Chronic illnesses are hard to get your head around, even if you’re the one with the condition. It’s hard for anyone to understand…

Mar 2

What it’s really like starting at Xero during COVID-19

What it’s really like starting at Xero during COVID-19

Joining a new team remotely? Here’s how our Xeros handled it, and their tips for a smooth transition.

Feb 17

How my military service helped me thrive in a corporate career

How my military service helped me thrive in a corporate career

Transitioning to civilian life? You have more to offer than you think.

Feb 7

Benefitting from bugs

Benefitting from bugs

Fix the product, but fix your engineering practices too

Jan 31

Xero included in 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Xero included in 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

We’re incredibly proud to announce Xero has been named as one of 380 companies worldwide to be included in the 2021 Bloomberg…

Jan 27

Using Figma to rapidly refine your ideas

Using Figma to rapidly refine your ideas

No, you don’t need to make changes in a million places

Jan 24

Selling in a COVID-19 world

Selling in a COVID-19 world

The pandemic has impacted how we work, and sales is no exception

Jan 17

Why support for parents should start at work

Why support for parents should start at work

My IVF journey made me grateful for colleagues who care

Dec 14, 2020

Mindfully designing work and life

Mindfully designing work and life

How to apply a ritual design strategy

Dec 13, 2020

From human dissection to product marketing

From human dissection to product marketing

Why sports psychology and exercise rehabilitation was the perfect foundation for a career in product.

Dec 6, 2020

International Volunteer Day: Rallying together to make a difference

International Volunteer Day: Rallying together to make a difference

Here’s how our teams rallied together to make a support our community in Wellington.

Dec 6, 2020

Why data literacy is the key to future-proofing your career

Why data literacy is the key to future-proofing your career

Jobs come and go, but data is here to stay

Nov 29, 2020

Do your ML metrics reflect the user experience?

Do your ML metrics reflect the user experience?

How we calibrated our success metrics by comparing quantitative results to qualitative user feedback

Nov 22, 2020

The ‘arctic fox’ model of software delivery

The ‘arctic fox’ model of software delivery

How to build simplicity into your team and ways of working

Nov 15, 2020

How to facilitate a remote design jam

How to facilitate a remote design jam

10 tips guiding your team through a smooth and stress-free experience

Nov 8, 2020

But where are you really from? Mitigating bias as a design researcher

But where are you really from? Mitigating bias as a design researcher

‘But where are you really from?’ It seems like a simple question, but for a child from a globe-trotting family, it’s a loaded one.

Aanchal Jiwrajka

Nov 1, 2020

‘All I wanted to do was get into bed and pull the covers over my head.’

‘All I wanted to do was get into bed and pull the covers over my he...

We asked a few of our Xeros to share their experiences about what mental health means to them. Here’s what they said.

Oct 27, 2020

Stuck between cultures: growing up Latina in the US

Stuck between cultures: growing up Latina in the US

Stuck between cultures: growing up Latina in the US

Jackeline Velez

Oct 22, 2020

How prioritisation has guided my personal approach to mental wellbeing

How prioritisation has guided my personal approach to mental wellbeing

“There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all” — Peter Druker.

Oct 21, 2020

How to find a job with purpose

How to find a job with purpose

Aligning your passion with the work you’re paid to do

Anne Wang Ascharsobi

Oct 18, 2020

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