Lucas Dean

Lucas Dean is a Built In reporter covering the technology industry and startups, merging relevant data and statistics with diverse perspectives on emerging trends, leadership styles, DEI issues and other matters that impact the workplace.

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Software Engineers Reveal Their Strategies To Boost Efficiency and Avoid Burnout
Over four-fifths of software engineers have experienced burnout. Learn how experienced developers strike a balance between speed and sustainability.
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Inside 13 Customer Success Teams Data-Driven Approach To Empowering Clients
Learn about the metrics client-facing professionals use to ensure customers get the most out of their solutions.
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Stay Flexible: 13 Companies That Champion Autonomy and Work-Life Balance
Take a look at how allowing employees to work where and when they want leads to positive results.
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Now Hiring: 7 Companies with Supportive Cultures and Teams
Explore how these companies create thriving, collaborative cultures that empower their teams to innovate and succeed.
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The Secret Sauce of Efficiency: Engineers Reveal Their Top Productivity Hacks
From keyboard mastery to streamlined workflows, discover the top time-saving strategies used by seasoned engineers to supercharge software development.
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22 Featured Companies Harnessing Mission-Driven Cultures and People-First Benefits
At tech companies around the country, team members are finding shared purpose in impactful goals.
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20 Tech Companies to Watch This Spring
At 20 companies, team members are empowered by vibrant cultures, noteworthy benefits and exciting opportunities. Learn why each company is worthy of its place in the spotlight.
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CSMs Shared Their Top Advice on Leading an Effective Quarterly Business Review
These seasoned professionals shared how to strike a balance between preparedness and open dialogue to create a lasting impact.
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Hiring Now: How 5 Companies Nurture Professional Growth and Autonomy
Professionals illustrate how the right opportunities and environments can boost personal and professional development.
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Unplug and Recharge: How To Maximize the Benefits of Vacation Time
Snapsheet’s director of people operations shared tips on avoiding post-vacation burnout and fully disconnecting during PTO.
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Transforming Skeptics into Partners: The Power of Persistence and Empathy in Sales
Dive into the frontline experiences of sales experts who convert complicated client expectations into opportunities for lasting partnerships.
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How These Leaders Optimized Their Product Team Structure
Product team structure may not be an exact science, but leaders at Endpoint Clinical and Work & Co. offer tested approaches to agility and collaboration.