In this episode, 37signals co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson talk about why résumés, job titles, and career timelines take a back seat to what really matters when hiring — your actual work. They share how real-world examples cut through the noise, and open doors for people who may not have a traditional path.Key Takeaways:00:00 – Episode highlights00:10 – Why final hiring decisions come down to a candidate’s actual work03:50 – The 37Better redesign project07:27 – How real project work reduces the guesswork of hiring14:29 – Why creating work outside your portfolio shows your range and creativity20:02 – Hiring when it hurtsLinks and Resources:“Years of Evidence” from Jason Fried’s HEY WorldThe 37Better Project (archived)Record a video question for the podcastBooks by 37signalsSign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.comHEY World | HEYThe REWORK podcastThe Rework Podcast on YouTubeThe 37signals Dev Blog37signals on YouTube@37signals on X
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BONUS EPISODE: 37signals is moving to Omarchy
In this bonus episode of REWORK, 37signals' co-founder and CTO David Heinemeier Hansson shares his exploration into Linux, development of Omarchy, and the company's decision to go all-in.Key Takeaways:00:43 – David's exploration into Linux and development of Omarchy04:27 – How Omarchy is different, Hyprland, and tiling windows managers11:05 – The joy and excitement in exploring something new13:14 – The recent announcement David shared with the 37signals' team regarding Linux and Omarchy21:20 – Why it's important for the team to be all-in on Omarchy24:14 – Tips for overcoming the challenge of transitioning to Linux28:20 – What this new system means for Omakub30:24 – David's responds a few negative comments on X about the company's decision34:25 – 37signals is releasing a new podcast later this yearLinks and Resources:The company's internal announcement about moving to Omarchy Record or upload a video question for Jason and DavidGet Basecamp for free at Basecamp.comBooks by 37signalsHEY World | HEYREWORK podcast merchThe REWORK podcastThe Rework Podcast on YouTubeThe 37signals Dev Blog37signals on YouTube@37signals on X
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Software as art
This week on The REWORK Podcast, 37signals' co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson explore a listener question about approaching software as art. They discuss the importance of having a point of view as you're building products.Key Takeaways:00:15 – Great software helps customers see things from the creator’s perspective07:31 – A company’s worldview comes through in the product14:09 – Your product’s point of view evolves as it takes shape18:35 – The creation process is meant to stay flexible20:05 – Solve one problem at a time to maintain a clear development flowLinks and Resources:Record or upload a video question for Jason and DavidGet Basecamp for free at Basecamp.comBooks by 37signalsHEY World | HEYREWORK podcast merchThe REWORK podcastThe Rework Podcast on YouTubeThe 37signals Dev Blog37signals on YouTube@37signals on X
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Balancing it all
37signals' co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson are back behind the mic with host Kimberly Rhodes. This week, they’re discussing balancing personal interests, health, and hobbies with business success. They discuss building a healthy company without it taking over your life.Key Takeaways:01:12 – Why business health is all about balance05:48 – The hidden cost of overcomplicating your business08:36 – Taking a closer look at how you're spending your time15:10 – Leaders should be available18:57 – The downside of over scheduling your days20:44 – Basecamp’s approach to requesting people’s time25:26 – Your outside interests don’t have to tie back to workLinks and Resources:Slack: Getting Past Burnout, Busywork, and the Myth of Total Efficiency by Tom DemarcoRecord or upload a video question for Jason and DavidGet Basecamp for free at Basecamp.comBooks by 37signalsHEY World | HEYREWORK podcast merchThe REWORK podcastThe Rework Podcast on YouTubeThe 37signals Dev Blog37signals on YouTube@37signals on X
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Managing chaos, feature bloat, and other listener questions
In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, 37signals co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson answer a fresh round of listener questions. They share how they stay focused when new ideas pop up, how structured work periods lead to steady progress, and why they’re careful about adding too much to their products.Key Takeaways:00:18 – Staying grounded by tackling one thing at a time06:08 – How scheduled work cycles keep the team on track11:58 – Trimming complexity to keep products lean20:21 – A preview of what’s in store for Basecamp 5Links and Resources:Record or upload a video question for Jason and DavidGet Basecamp for free at Basecamp.comBooks by 37signalsHEY World | HEYREWORK podcast merchThe REWORK podcastThe Rework Podcast on YouTubeThe 37signals Dev Blog37signals on YouTube@37signals on X
A podcast by 37signals about the better way to work and run your business. The REWORK podcast features the co-founders of 37signals (the makers of Basecamp and HEY), Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson sharing their unique perspective on business and entrepreneurship along with host Kimberly Rhodes.
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