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| Submission declined on 5 June 2025 by HilssaMansen19 (talk). This submission does not appear to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. Entries should be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources. Please rewrite your submission in a more encyclopedic format. Please make sure to avoid peacock terms that promote the subject. This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are:
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Comment: Sounds like a promotional dictionary definition with only 3-4 line lead. Sources are not adequate either. HilssaMansen19Irien1291S • spreading wiki love ~ Message here; no calls 11:17, 5 June 2025 (UTC)
Atomic Object is an employee-owned[1] custom software development consultancy founded in 2001 by Carl Erickson[2] in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[3][4] Atomic Object also opened office locations in Ann Arbor (2013)[5], Chicago (2021), and Raleigh (2022)[6]. It follows an agile, co-located team model[7], with software project engagements typically ranging from $50,000 to over $1 million[8].
Notable coverage
[edit]- The New York Times (2011): Some employers give brides and grooms their day off — or even the week.[9]
- The Wall Street Journal (2012): Companies like Atomic Object ban sitting in meetings to encourage fast, focused updates and avoid time-wasting behaviors.[10]
- Forbes (2021): Atomic Object’s Co-CEOs held in-person listening tours to gather employee feedback on returning to the office after the COVID-19 pandemic, uncovering concerns ranging from pets to commuting and family anxiety.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Employee ownership program at Grand Rapids tech firm grows". MLive. June 2, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ Bruckner, Meredith (July 23, 2021). "Atomic Object wins award for growth, strategic excellence". WDIV Local 4 News. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "Atomic Object". Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "Carl Erickson, Past Speaker". Michigan Ross Center for Positive Organizations. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "Growing in Place: How Atomic Object Found Its Home in Ann Arbor". Ann Arbor Spark. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ^ "Atomic Object expands to North Carolina with 4th office". Crain's Grand Rapids. October 26, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "Atomic Objects agile approach delivers". Crain's Grand Rapids Business. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ "Atomic Object". Clutch. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ Harney, John (June 3, 2011). "Employers' Unwrapped Gift: Time Off". The New York Times. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ Silverman, Rachel Emma (February 2, 2012). "No More Angling for the Best Seat; More Meetings Are Stand-Up Jobs". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ Spiegelman, Paul (July 25, 2021). "What About The Dog? Getting Your Team Back To The Office Is Getting Complicated". Forbes. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
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