Articles by Nate Swanner
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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… -
Tech Pros Want Big Tech Companies Broken Up: Survey Results
Earlier this year, we asked tech pros which major tech companies should be broken up. As Facebook, Amazon, and Google face increased government scrutiny and the specter of being split up, it seem… -
Systems Architect, Product Manager Among 2019's Best Paying Tech Jobs
Looking to make more money in 2019? The best-paying tech jobs are heavily focused on management, so it may be time to ask for a promotion. According to the Dice Salary Survey, the top-paying job… -
Amazon Alexa App Discovery Issue Affects Users & Developers: Study
Alexa, Amazon’s ubiquitous digital assistant, feels as though it’s everywhere in your home. Unfortunately for Amazon, developers, and perhaps artificial intelligence (A.I.) at large, users just d… -
Security Analyst, App Developer Most In-Demand Jobs for Degree Holders
The path to a Bachelor’s degree is often the foundation for a career after college, and knowing which degree will actually land jobs can be tough. A new study from SmartAsset shows which are your… -
CSS is Getting Trigonometry Functions to Help Web Devs Avoid JavaScript
CSS, the language that helps websites become so cumbersome (Joke! Kinda!), is learning some new tricks. Soon, web developers will be able to use it to perform simple math functions. Simple may be…