Oh the Places We’ll Go

As we work our way through the week following Labor Day, we want to share with you a story of the places Team Zen Planner visited last weekend. Read more.

By Kelli Sweeting | September 5, 2014

Youth Combine: Fighting Childhood Obesity

Matthew Howland was in his third year as a middle school teacher when he started a free after-school program he called Youth Combine. This program was a class-based fitness outlet for students in his school and was born out of concern for the countless number of kids he saw who couldn’t run a lap around the soccer field without becoming winded.

By Kelli Sweeting | August 27, 2014

The Strong Roots of a Technology Company Culture

Joining a new team naturally comes with its curiosities. Will the technology be solid enough to build upon? Does the team have world-class makings? In truth, there’s not a day that passes that I am not blown away by the culture of Zen Planner.

By Kelli Sweeting | August 8, 2014

Working at Zen Planner: We’re a Family Friendly and Supportive Team

It inevitably happens. Sometimes our work life bleeds into our personal life. I love writing code for our software, and sometimes I get so excited about a new feature I am working on I do some work in between office hours. But, on the other hand, I also often bring my girls to work with me when they are not in school.

By Kelli Sweeting | July 31, 2014

Who the Hell Cares About Culture?

Your employees care about culture because they want to do something that they love in an environment where they can thrive. As an employee, I’ve had the opportunity to experience both good and not-so-good cultures, and the differences are stark.

By Kelli Sweeting | June 18, 2014