Bits of Assurance: May The Work Be With You - Honouring Our Everyday Heroes
May 2025
This May, we’re tipping our helmets (and keyboards) to the real MVPs of the modern galaxy: the workers. From coders to creatives, visionaries to virtual assistants, every click, call, and collaboration fuels the digital universe we all navigate.
Sure, May 1st officially marks Workers’ Day, but let’s be honest, one day isn’t nearly enough to celebrate the minds and muscles behind meaningful progress. So in true Assurdly fashion, we’re using this entire newsletter to honour the everyday heroes who show up, build better, and do the work with heart, humour, and hustle.
Whether you’re a Jedi of JavaScript or a Wizard of workflows, this one’s for you. Because without the people behind the screens, the Force (and your favourite apps) gets a little.…..buggy.
Now, let’s peek behind the scenes at what’s new!
Latest With Assurdly📢
From our Blog📖
At Assurdly, remote work isn’t a trend; it’s our terrain. For over five years, we’ve ditched the office walls and embraced a borderless approach to building digital products. The result? 70+ launches, a 9.5/10 client satisfaction score, and a team that runs on trust, tools, and top-tier talent.
This isn't about perfection. As Steve Jobs said, “Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.” At Assurdly, we expect excellence, and we’ve designed a remote model that empowers it. We communicate, collaborate seamlessly, and build digital products that solve problems.
Our digital workspace doesn’t just function; it flourishes, with fewer awkward mugs and more meaningful momentum.
Read more about remote work at Assurdly.
From our Socials📱
Great project outcomes start with great culture. In our latest Instagram post, we shared four quick ways to boost collaboration and team morale without adding to your to-do list.
Foster Positivity: Create a supportive work environment
Clarify Roles: Ensure everyone understands their responsibility
Build Trust: Foster collaboration among team members
Resolve Conflicts: Address issues promptly
Check out the full post here and follow us for more practical tips.
Product Spotlight 🧩
Emergency Response Africa (ERA) is transforming access to urgent care in Nigeria by connecting people in crisis to a vast network of first responders, ambulances, and hospitals within minutes. Their mobile app enables real-time updates and seamless coordination, especially in underserved communities.
To support this life-saving mission, Assurdly provided Quality Assurance and Software Testing services, ensuring ERA’s platform is fast and reliable when every second counts.
Key Features:
24/7 Emergency Command Centre: A hub for real-time crisis response coordination.
Signal Software: Connects users, responders, and hospitals on the go.
Medical First Responder Network: Trained pros ready to act fast.
Ambulance Services: Rapid, equipped transport where needed.
Emergency-Ready Hospitals: Partner hospitals geared for urgent care.
First Aid & CPR Training: Community training programs to empower everyday lifesavers.
See how ERA is making critical care accessible and fast.
Tool of the Month🛠️
Looking for an easy way to extract data from websites without coding? Meet Instant Data Scraper, a free Chrome extension that uses AI to grab information from web pages and export it into tidy spreadsheets or CSV formats.
Key Features:
AI Detection: Auto-recognises and scrapes data from pages.
Handles Dynamic Content: Captures even tricky, fast-loading data.
Supports Pagination: Gathers information across multiple pages.
Custom Speed Controls: Adjust crawling pace as needed.
Preview & Export: View and download to Excel/CSV with ease.
Try Instant Data Scraper here.
Industry Updates🎤
CBN Sets August Launch for Open Banking in Nigeria
Nigeria is set to become the first African country to implement open banking, with the Central Bank mandating that banks begin sharing customer data securely and with consent by August 2025.
Assurdly is proud to have supported this milestone, which paves the way for smarter credit scoring, more flexible payments, and better-tailored financial services. A new era in banking is on the horizon. Are you ready?
GreaTest Quality Convention 2025
Mark your calendar for May 23, 2025. The GreaTest Quality Convention is happening in Zurich, Switzerland, with hands-on sessions and insightful talks about raising the bar in software testing and engineering. Save your seat at GreaTest Quality Convention.
EuroSTAR Conference 2025
Heading to Edinburgh, Scotland (June 3-6, 2025) for EuroSTAR, Europe’s largest gathering of Quality Engineering professionals. This year’s theme, "AI on Trial," will feature expert keynotes, deep-dive tutorials, and quality-focused networking. Check out the EuroSTAR agenda. Explore the EuroSTAR agenda.
PMI Global Summit Series APAC 2025
The PMI Global Summit debuts in Manila, Philippines (June 25-26, 2025), bringing together project leaders to sharpen skills and explore how project success can spark global change. Register for PMI APAC Summit.
Worker’s Day Wish List📝
A Totally Reasonable Letter to HR:
Dear HR,
First off, happy Workers’ Day! We thought this would be a good time to finally say what’s really on our minds. After all, we work hard, and occasionally send emails that start with “just circling back…” so we deserve this.
Here are our humble requests:
Three-day weekends. Every weekend: Science probably supports this.
Mandatory nap pods: With soothing whale sounds and blackout curtains. You know… for “wellness.” Preferably next to the snacks.
A ‘Reply All’ fine system: If you hit that button unnecessarily, you fund the office snack budget. Fair.
A badge for surviving meetings that could’ve been Slack messages: Just a little recognition goes a long way.
Unlimited paid time off: As long as we promise not to take it all at once. (Maybe.)
We understand if implementation takes a week. Or a decade. But hey, thanks for listening, HR. You’re the real MVP (especially if you approve #5 😉).
In solidarity,
Your loyal overachievers with questionable boundaries and great ideas.
Work with Us💼
Have a bold idea waiting to be built? Whether you’re building the next big thing or refining what already works, we’d love to help bring your vision to life. Email us at business@assurdly.com or book a call via our website.
Let’s make your next big idea not just possible, but powerful!