There’s something incredibly rare about a workplace where people stay for 10, 15, even 20+ years. At Bigfish, that isn’t by accident.
Sheldon has always been incredibly selective about who joins the team. Not simply because he wants the best talent, but because his hope is that when someone finds their way to Bigfish and genuinely connects with the people, the work and the culture, they stay.
And over the years, we’ve seen just how powerful that longevity can be. Strong internal relationships create stronger teams, and those relationships extend to our clients. When the same people work together for years, they build an understanding of each other, our clients and their businesses that is difficult to replicate. There’s trust, shared knowledge and genuine investment in the outcome, and ultimately, that leads to better work and better results.
There’s an amazing ethos here around giving people the space to succeed, find their strengths and ultimately find their own way.
From the insanely talented designers and creative team to development, strategy and management, there’s no sense of individual departments working in isolation. Everyone works as one, and everyone genuinely wants to see the people around them succeed.
I think that’s what makes the tenure here so telling.
You don’t keep great people for 10 or 20 years through perks or promises. You create an environment they want to be part of. One built on trust, loyalty, respect, creative freedom and the opportunity to keep growing.
Sheldon often says the thing he is most proud of at Bigfish is the people. Spend some time with this team and it’s very easy to understand why.