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Staying Well at HCSS

Blog, Featured, Talent Posted: August 25, 2021

HCSS is a very unique place to work, where employees are encouraged to have a growth mindset, be collaborative, and prioritize all aspects of their wellness. Our three building campus has been designed and built with care so that employees can easily incorporate activities throughout their day to stay well, which in turn allows employees to have more focus, and generally be happier at work.

The HCSS campus invites all interests in fitness, games, group activities, mental challenges, and sports.  This company-wide wellness mindset originated with our CEO Mike Rydin and his late wife, Sophie Rydin. Together, Mike and Sophie built the foundation of staying well while at work, so that HCSS employees can more easily put their best efforts to customers’ needs.

In Building 1 of the HCSS Campus, a bright and bold gym houses strength training equipment and beautiful views of the outdoor track. Many employees use this gym to work out on their own, or to join our offerings of group fitness classes taught by a professional instructor.

The Building 1 Gym is a great hangout and social place for employees as well as a place to get stronger and learn more about fitness. Employees of all fitness levels are welcome, and there is always someone to help you get stronger.

In the outdoor space between Building 1 and 2, there is no shortage of action and activity. Our full sized covered basketball court doubles as an indoor volleyball court, and bootcamp area. Some employees come out weekly for a pull-up session, called “Pull-Up Club”! Employees at HCSS organize and host basketball tournaments and casual pick-up games, it’s definitely a place for some friendly heated competition!

Past the basketball court, there is a large open air space, with a full sized all weather running track for the runners, walkers and everyone in between. Since HCSS is a dog friendly campus, the track is completely gated so that dogs are free to roam in a large enclosed space or hang out with their owners and other dogs. Placed inside of the track is a full turf soccer field, stamped with the HCSS logo that can be seen from the air. The field is a fun place to kick around some balls, or play flag football. It’s also been the spot for a wild waterballoon fight and pumpkin themed tournament!

Our third and newest building on the campus boasts a second gym that is dedicated to cardio equipment and a motorized solo rock climbing wall so that you can never run out of challenges. There is a dedicated space for classes and activities such as Yoga, Dance, Tai Chi, etc.

Staying well at work doesn’t only pertain to physical fitness, but there are many spaces in the building for developing mental skills and other ways to be challenged. Building 1 has an entertainment section, with a baby grand piano, electronic drum set, many spaces to play video games with friends, and lots of space for board games! There is also lots of quiet nooks in the buildings for self reflection, meditation, or diving deep into a great book.

Want to be a part of our growing campus, culture and HCSS family? Check out our current openings here!

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Intern to Full Time Journey – Jared G.

Blog, Featured, Interns, Talent Posted: August 9, 2021

Jared Gaertner, one of our Software Developers, tells us about his unique intern to full time journey:

 

As a student, I learned about HCSS at a University of Houston Career Fair. I started in 2011 as a Software Intern in the mobile team. My internship at HCSS was the largest period of growth in my career. Before I had even graduated, I had hands-on experience writing code in a team environment. I was respected by my peers and contributed to our team culture. Together, we built the first versions of Field Mobile (HCSS Product).

I left HCSS in 2014 to develop a medical device for a startup company. In 2017, I returned to HCSS to work full time as a Hardware Developer in Trucking (HCSS Product). I am now back in Trucking as a Software Developer.

HCSS has more than doubled in size since I started working! There was only one building on campus, and each product team neatly fit into Building 1. Most of our products were written in VDF. We were using SVN and had just started using build automation. Fast forward to today, we are developing world class construction software using industry standard tools. I am proud to have been a part of that growth.

I feel like my situation is pretty unique because I left HCSS and returned, but it gave me a unique perspective on company culture outside of HCSS. Our work culture played a significant role in my decision to return.

Everyone I have worked with at HCSS contributes to its unique work culture. That culture just isn’t present in other companies. It is one thing to have a mission, visions, and values statement, but it is another thing to live by them.

In contrast, my coworkers and I continually keep our vision in mind; we spend responsibly without waste.

At HCSS, I have learned to never stop learning. Software development has been transforming tremendously in the past few years, and there is always a cool new tool to learn about. Live by the golden rule and respect your peers; build them up and they will build you up.

HCSS has proven to be a stable company in difficult times. It has been a tremendously positive experience in my career, and I look forward to growing with it!

Take a look at our current opportunities and learn more about our World Class Internship Program here!

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