Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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To Freelance or Work Full-Time?
To freelance or work full-time? Some tech pros view the prospect of signing up with a corporate entity as too controlling; they want the freedom that comes with being an independent contractor. B… -
5 Big Things About Mac OS X El Capitan
Apple releases Mac OS X El Capitan today, which means a lot of Mac users will spend the next few days debating whether they should upgrade immediately, lest they miss some vital feature that will… -
Sheryl Sandberg: No Gender Equality in C-Suite
Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, believes that it will take women a century to achieve gender equality in the C-suite. “Our research reveals that despite modest improvements since 2012, women re… -
Recruiting Academics for Tech Work
Given the low unemployment rate in tech, and the challenges in attracting top talent, it’s no wonder that more tech companies are turning to academia for the biggest brains they can find. Take Ub… -
New Insights Into Developer Habits
A new global survey of developers (PDF), conducted by research firm IDC and commissioned by the Application Developers Alliance, offers some key insights for recruiters searching for top talent.… -
For Developers, It’s a Freelancer’s World
How many developers out there are freelancers, as opposed to affiliated with a particular company? According to a global survey of developers (PDF) conducted by research firm IDC, and commissione… -
Check Out Developers' Top Programming Languages
Knowing the most popular programming languages among developers can help recruiters discover the best talent, by zeroing in on those tech pros who are clearly keeping in-demand skills up-to-date.… -
How Much More Will a STEM Degree Earn You?
Which cities offer the biggest salary advantages for those with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) degrees? According to a new analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data by B… -
Developers Desperate to Stay Current: Survey
A new global survey of developers (PDF) reinforces what anyone in the tech industry has known all along: That those who build software for a living are concerned about keeping their skills up-to-… -
Robots' Next Big Job: Trash Pickup?
You’ve heard of self-driving cars, fast-moving robots, and automated homes. Now a research group led by Volvo, a waste-recycling company, and a trio of universities in the United States and Swede…