Before 2020, Portland Webworks had less than five remote employees, today we have more than 25. It’s a sign of the times, and brings a synergy of opportunity, both for us and for our employees. We get the benefits of a diverse and experienced staff, and our staff gets to work from the comfort of … Read more
“Employees are engaged, collaborative, and highly communicative with one another, as well as with leadership,” said one team member in our post on Core Values For Employee Happiness. “It is truly an open-door establishment without a lot of hierarchy because everyone is treated equally and fairly.” These are just some of the reasons team members … Read more
Portland Webworks (PWW) presented our eighth annual People’s Choice Awards at Luke’s Lobster on the waterfront in Portland, Maine, where we gathered to celebrate the year and the employees who made it a success. The top three employees with the most votes from their peers were awarded plaques and gift cards for the categories of … Read more
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our highly esteemed friend and colleague, Christopher Prinn. The news of his sudden and unexpected passing on January 26 has been devastating for everyone who knew him. Chris was known around the office for his truly exceptional creative talent, remarkable work ethic, and level-headed disposition, all of … Read more
By GWW Staff The elusive secrets of employee engagement have been a hot topic during the pandemic. To celebrate our fifth consecutive ranking as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine, we’re taking a closer look at what makes a positive workplace at GovWebworks so we can share these insights here and with … Read more
By GWW Staff In 1999, the words blog, carbon footprint, and texting were added to the dictionary. Plus, dashcam, and The Matrix. On top of all that, Justin Davis was setting up shop as Portland Webworks, a web and software development company, in a one-room office at 5 Milk Street in Portland, Maine. Today, we occupy the whole floor … Read more
By PWW Staff Last Friday our company held its first ever Scavenger Hunt, with a little help from Slack, the messaging app that has been transformed the way we work here at Portland Webworks. I’m sure you’re all familiar with the concept of a Scavenger Hunt, where participants follow a series of clues to collect … Read more