Articles by Nate Swanner
-
Most People Hate Open Offices, More Want to Work From Home: Study
Open offices are terrible. This isn’t news, or even a modern curiosity. What we didn’t know is just how much everyone hates the open office concept, or how many people want to work from home. In… -
Do WeWork’s Troubles Signal Co-Working Spaces Are a Bubble?
WeWork isn’t a publicly traded company (yet). It doesn’t have to release full earnings statements, but because it issues bonds, it has to be at least slightly open about its revenue and expenditu… -
Swift 5 Released with ABI Stability, Reducing App Size Across Platforms
Swift 5, as expected, has been released ahead of WWDC 2019. Calling it a “major milestone in the evolution of the language,” Swift leader Ted Kremenek writes that the Swift runtime is now include… -
You Can Now Hack Together Your Own Cross-Platform Apple Apps
As we anticipate a broader cross-platform development announcement from Apple at WWDC 2019, one developer has taken it upon himself to release a tool that gets you there faster. Marzipanify is a… -
What Your Company's Layoff Letter Really Means for You
Recently, Tesla and Disney went through rounds of layoffs. In both cases, the companies sent letters to employees that were made public. While those letters seem innocuous, they actually tell us… -
As H-1B Hiring Escalates, Firms Moving Jobs to Canada: Study
A new study shows companies plan to hire more H-1B candidates domestically, but are also shifting jobs to Canada. Envoy Global recently released a study on immigration trends, and found U.S. comp… -
Survey: Do You Even Want to Develop Apps for Voice-First Digital Assistants?
Digital assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa or Apple’s Siri are fairly ubiquitous in 2019. Even Google’s unnamed “Assistant” has a voice and a presence in your home. They’re neat. And handy. But do… -
Do You Have to Give 2 Weeks Notice When You Quit a Job?
The choice to quit a job is one of the toughest you’ll make, and doing so without giving two weeks notice is a controversial choice. Deciding it’s time to move on is a turning point for your life… -
These Are the Worst Major Metro Areas for IT Jobs
Ever wondered about the worst metro areas for IT jobs? Wonder no more: As we've said before, Silicon Valley is a smokescreen. Sure, the Bay Area has great weather (sometimes) and big tech compani… -
Companies Sweetening H-1B Deals by Offering Green Cards: Study
As H-1B hiring continues to dog frustrated domestic tech pros, a new study shows companies are offering green cards to foreign workers who agree to come stateside via the visa program. Envoy Glob…