By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader When I first started applying for UX research roles, I quickly realized that having a portfolio was not just a nice-to-have but a critical part of the hiring process. However, not all portfolios are created equal. Hiring managers look for specific qualities that show your skills, thought process, and impact. If you want your portfolio to stand out, you need to understand what they value most. A UX research portfolio displayed on a laptop

By Philip Burgess - UX Research Leader As UX research teams grow, leaders face an important challenge: how do you measure and demonstrate the value of research without reducing people to vanity metrics?  Tracking researcher performance and team outcomes helps align research with business goals, ensures career growth for researchers, and makes a strong case for continued investment in UX research. Here’s a breakdown of what to track, how to track it, and best practices for doi