Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Will COVID-19 Kill the Open Office Design?
Long before COVID-19 swept across the United States, technologists from all walks of life were expressing their displeasure with the open office. However, that fervent dislike didn’t stop compani… -
Soft Skills: Key to a Successful Freelancer Career
The freelancer life is a hard one. If you’re lucky, you lock down a couple of solid clients who pay reliably; but even the most experienced freelancer will inevitably find work drying up for (hop… -
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…