Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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How Will Trump’s Immigration Ban Impact the H-1B Visa?
On April 22, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation “suspending entry of immigrants who present risk to the U.S. labor market” during the COVID-19 pandemic. How will that proclamation impac… -
Weekend Roundup: Magic Leap Layoffs, Elon Musk: Zoom Bomber?
It’s Friday! Really! No, we’re not messing with you, although we had a frightening moment this morning when we were convinced it was only Tuesday. To celebrate making it through yet another week,… -
Will COVID-19 Speed Up Tech Automation and Job Loss?
The COVID-19 pandemic is raising new questions about the pace of automation. Yes, the virus has radically shifted how companies operate—but will they use these disruptions to accelerate their aut… -
Epic Games’ Google Fight Over Fortnite Highlights App Revenue Issue
Three years ago, Epic Games launched “Fortnite,” a cartoonish battle royale game that quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. The game was available through a variety of storefronts and portals—ex… -
Tech Hiring Strong Despite Pandemic
In a few short weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed how we work. Teams used to in-person standups and closely knit, in-office setups are now working from home. Companies are trying… -
Technology Challenges in the Pandemic's 'New Normal'
We’re several weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, and businesses are settling into new modes of working. Employees are adapting to working from home full-time, with the various technologists involv… -
IBM Ageism Lawsuit Closed Before Trial
A Texas court has closed a long-running case against IBM over allegations of age discrimination. That case, Jonathan Langley vs. International Business Machines Corporation, has been dismissed “b… -
COVID-19 Delaying H-1B Visa Processing
The COVID-19 pandemic is reportedly delaying processing of this year’s H-1B visas, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). (And that's before President Trump institutes bi… -
Pay Transparency Remains Huge Issue Within Tech
Salaries and compensation are sensitive topics for many people in tech. Few like to reveal just how much they make, even if their annual take-home is quite generous. At the same time, though, pay… -
Rockstar Games Trying to Ease Crunch Time, Boost Work-Life Balance
In the game-development industry, “crunch time” remains a persistent and emotionally fraught issue. Game companies of all sizes have pledged to respect their developers’ work-life balance, and no…