Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Majority of Tech Pros Think Their Workplaces are Unhealthy
A majority of tech pros believe they work in an unhealthy environment, according to a new survey by Blind. Via its app, Blind asked tech pros to answer the following question either “True” or “Fa… -
Employees Push Back on Which Technology Tools They Can Use
Who makes the final decision on which tech tools end up in the workplace? Managers (including the company’s CTO) might insist that such decisions rest with them. But employees are determined to b… -
Amazon Opens Machine Learning Coursework to All Developers
Amazon has opened up its machine-learning coursework to any developer who wants to explore the technology. Considering that Amazon uses these materials to teach its in-house engineers, this is a… -
New H-1B Form May Force IT Contractors to Reveal Clients
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is requiring employers that apply for H-1B visas to name any companies where their H-1B workers might end up on a contract basis. This could have significant co… -
Amazon Rolls Out Alexa Mobile Accessory Kit for Developers
Siri is available on iOS devices such as the iPhone, and the voice-activated Google Assistant is also supported on smartphones and tablets. Amazon clearly doesn’t want to be left behind in the ra… -
Google Thinking About Motorized Shoes as VR Controller
Virtual reality (VR) could prove a world-changing technology. There’s just one little problem: with a VR headset strapped to your face, immersing you in a virtual world, you have a lot of trouble… -
If You Hate Automated Résumé Screening, We Have Bad News
Recruiters and hiring managers view automated résumé screening as an unmitigated benefit, allowing them to sort through hundreds (or even thousands) of candidates quickly. But Americans reportedl… -
Facebook, eBay, Other Tech Firms Agree to Stop Forced Arbitration
Just days after Google agreed to a new set of rules designed to clean up its internal culture, including an end to forced arbitration, other tech companies have begun following its lead. Airbnb,… -
Amazon HQ2 Will Pay Dearly for Machine Learning and A.I. Talent
Amazon plans on hiring 25,000 workers for each of its new mega-offices (collectively dubbed “HQ2”) in New York City and Virginia. Not to be outdone, Google announced that it would add 14,000 work… -
Tech Industry Arguing for More H-1B Clarity from Trump Administration
Tech companies are further ratcheting up the pressure on the federal government over H-1B visa reform. Earlier this month, Compete America, an industry group that includes Amazon, Google, and Fac…