Five years ago, we launched our Build Software to Test Software tagline.

Since then, it has been an aspirational statement, reflecting standards that our teams strive to achieve.

But read software development blogs today and it’s easy to believe that testers are not at their best. Many find themselves at a crossroads, caught between the past and a new era of agility. While it is clear that changes are needed, where and how we can start to effect that change is less obvious for many. And when the changes needed seem so monumental, it can feel daunting to begin. So, let’s do it together.

It’s time we acknowledge that brands, like ours, play a role in influencing culture. And as a company that encourages testers to be their best, we have a responsibility to make sure we are promoting positive, attainable, inclusive and healthy versions of what it means to be a tester. With that in mind, we have spent the last few days taking a hard look at our past and coming communication and reflecting on the types of testers…