Why we decided to have an unlimited book budget at HeyOrca

HeyOrca has an Unlimited Book Budget! Yep – you read that right! Between February 1, 2024 and April 22, 2025, the Pod has received $5206.02 CAD worth of books and we’re still going strong. Currently, approximately 70% of the company has used the budget. This budget might sound familiar if you follow companies in the […]
5 things I learned as HeyOrca’s special guest at SocialEast 2024

It was a rainy Tuesday, and I had just gotten to my office. And I was in a bad mood. I logged into my PC and saw a Slack message pop up that I couldn’t believe was real. Hello! My name is Jenn Dixon, and I’m the social media coordinator for Landmark Abstract and HomeSale […]
Bringing joy to work: how happiness is at the heart of HeyOrca’s culture

Happiness at work isn’t just about what we do – it’s about how we feel doing it. It’s the fulfillment that comes from feeling supported, valued, and appreciated. And the best part? It’s not just a nice thought – it’s good for business. Hey! I’m Steph Crombie, and I’m the Employee Experience Specialist at HeyOrca. […]
HeyOrca’s highlights from 2024: A social media management tool’s year in review

Thanks to our community, we had so much fun – and got a lot done – this year. So let’s take a look at all the milestones the Pod hit in 2024. But first, there’s an elephant (or orca?) in the room. The year’s not exactly over yet. We’re writing this blog post in mid-December, […]
HeyOrca explores what’s possible with AI at our first virtual hackathon

At HeyOrca, we’ve been putting a lot of energy into encouraging innovation and exploration as a way to help our team members grow. Our CEO, Joe, believes AI has already transformed our daily lives, but its real potential lies in reshaping how we work. With that in mind, we dedicated two and a half days […]
When a remote team meets in real life: 8 inspiring projects from HeyOrca’s Montréal hackathon

What exactly does a remote team do when they get together in real life? Well, our agenda includes a whole lot of exploring, eating, and game-playing. And, of course, a little bit of work, too. The HeyOrca Pod recently spent a week a week in Montréal for our bi-annual IRL (in real life) event. In […]