We Are Monsters

02/07/2020

Happy Thursday or Happy Fake-Friday is what we like to call it here at WeAreMonsters.

Ahhh the much fantisied 4 day work week. And YES, we subscribe to it. We find the benefits of a 4 day work week immense.

Recent studies validate this showing some of the benefits of the 4-day work week.

A study conducted by Stanford University (Link in BIO) revealed a clear negative correlation between the relationship of productivity and hours worked. Showing that overworking leads to decreased productivity.

A New Zealand based company, Pepetual Guardian, conducted a trial of the 4 day work week and showed overall increases in; Productivity, Job satisfaction, Teamwork, Work/life balance and Company loyalty.

There it is people, the Monsters have spoken - Thursdays are now Fake-Fridays.

If you have any questions about the 4 day week and how we manage it. Feel free to let us know in the comments! 🙌

30/06/2020

We’re sad too Andy … another week has started with no hugs from Pieter!

Happy Tuesday everyone! We hope you all had a great start to your week!

From the WAM FAM ❤️🦕

A pre-covid pic of course 🤗

23/06/2020

Meet, Tyrone Stafford our Senior Frontend Developer.

Role at WAM (unofficial): Door-opener, Plant Waterer, Deliveries-signerer, 99% listener, team WAM OG!

Hobbies: Used to be big time into Bonsai (I still have a few with me I try keep them going). In recent times I have also found enjoyment in, and met a few good mates within the car scene. I also LOVE dinosaurs, anyone who has ever stepped into the office (pre-pandemic) would not need to be told this, based on the amount of dinosaur figurines I have on my desk.

Work Ethic: Be the person YOU needed while you were up and coming, whether that means sharing knowledge to boost another, or simply making yourself available to help the new guy… to summarise, “If you can help, do help.”

Quote: “You wanna go look at some cars you and I both know we can’t afford? I’m your guy!”

22/06/2020

Meet Andrew Price, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer. Andrews role here at WAM is finding value in every business that goes through WAM’s doors. Making sure that WAM’s creations have a detailed business model, makes sense to the end consumer and has a competitive advantage in the market - always taking a consumer centric approach to ideating products.

Hobbys include; Brazilian Ju-Jitsu practitioner, UFC fan boy, loves a hike in the mountain, learning, reading books and enjoying the company of good friends.

Leadership values: "Lead from the front. No two ways about it. You have to be the example that your team will follow. No half days are going to cut it, you have to set the example in order for your team to be great and do great work.”

Thoughts on team work: "There are no problems, only solutions. I despise it when people keep pointing out the problem. F**k the problem, gravity is a problem yet you stand up every day. There are always ways to get though every problem. Stand up every day and conquer every problem set in your path"

16/06/2020

Why 16th June is a public holiday?

On the morning of June 16th 1976, thousands of students marched through the streets of Soweto to peacefully protest against the Bantu Education schooling system - which forced black students to be taught in Afrikaans amongst other atrocities. Many of the students gathered with signs that read “Down with Afrikaans and Bantu Education”. The crowds grew to tens of thousands of students as they peacefully marched to the Orlando Stadium in Soweto.

Students were then confronted by the police who tried to disperse the crowds using tear gas and rubber bullets. After failed attempts at dispersing the crowds of students - live rounds were shot into the crowds killing hundreds of students.

This sparked outrage across the world in what is now known as Youth Day.

We have seen protests and violence against those fighting for justice play out around the world in the past weeks. So today, on Youth Day, enjoy your public holiday; but remember those who have passed before us in the fight for what is right and think about those that continue to do so today.

Happy Youth Day!

CLICK THE LINKINBIO: To learn more about Youth Day.

15/06/2020

Remote work has become the new norm for a lot of companies as of late, with the global pandemic having reached its 3rd month.

In a survey done by Buffer.com showed that 98% of a poll of over 3,500 people said they would like to include some form of remote work into their career.

With the primary benefits of remote work being the ability to have a flexible schedule and to be able to work from anywhere. The main downsides being that people often feel lonely and unable to collaborate affectively with their teams.

Here at WAM, we have been working 100% remotely since 16 March 2020. Although it has its challenges, there exists awesome ways to stay connected alongside online tools to remain collaboratively productive! We’ll be sure to share some of our very own LOCKDOWN TIPS for awesome remote work.

HAVE A GREAT MONDAY!
From the WAM FAM

P.s Click the link in our bio to view the Buffer article 🚨

13/11/2019

Ever thought about why most corporates can't innovate?

Kelly Millard kindly documented what we believe the 6 main stumbling blocks are for corporates and why we feel they struggle to innovate.

Read the article here >

Stephan Steynfaardt identifies and addresses the 6 main stumbling blocks which prevent organizations from innovating.

07/11/2019

Today we're hosting the Growth Hacking workshop as we provide creative, low-cost strategies and tips to help businesses acquire and retain customers.

06/11/2019

T minus one day until our second workshop on Growth Hacking with which forms a part of their .

Have you signed up yet? Link below.
https://5grlajm.momice.events/page/637742

04/11/2019

Join us on Thursday, 7 November as we partner with to bring you a fun and interactive workshop on Growth Hacking.

Some feedback from one of our participants:

"This was the most engaging workshop I have attended, I would 100% recommended it to anyone. I love the fact that we leave here with contact to our team mates who can hold us accountable and we have outside people to assist us with ideas"

Sign up with the following link > https://5grlajm.momice.events/page/637742

31/10/2019

Analytical, driver, amiable, or expressive - which Social Style are you? Understanding the unique characteristics will help you successfully manage personality types to increase your team’s job satisfaction, performance, and reach organizational goals.