Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Is Inflation Eating Too Much into Technologists' Salaries?
The tech industry has a reputation for paying high salaries. But is the pay elevated enough to avoid feeling inflation’s bite? According to Hired’s 2022 State of Tech Salaries report, 82 percent… -
Are You Concerned About Layoffs? Let Us Know!
You’ve no doubt heard the rumblings about “economic uncertainty.” Larger tech companies have frozen or slowed hiring, while startups in volatile subindustries such as cryptocurrency have unleashe… -
Red Hat Doubles Down on Flexible Work Policy for Technologists
Even as numerous tech companies figure out how to get employees back to the office, Red Hat is doubling down on flexible work. Red Hat, which is now an IBM subsidiary focused on open-source enter… -
Startup Layoffs Increase, But Nowhere Near COVID Levels
It’s been a rough few months for many startups, particularly those in turbulent subindustries such as cryptocurrency. Some startups have gone out of business, while others are slashing staff and… -
Best Metro Areas for Tech Talent Aren't All in Silicon Valley, NYC
What are the best metro areas in North America for tech talent? A recent report crunched a lot of data and concluded that Silicon Valley still dominates—but other cities, including Toronto and Wa… -
Do Technologists Want Flexible Work More than Paid Time Off?
Technologists care about their salaries—but they care just as passionately about their benefits, which can have a sizable impact on their careers and overall work-life balance. As part of its 202… -
Is This the End of Big Tech's 'Rest and Vest' Habit?
If you’ve spent enough time in the tech industry, you’ve no doubt heard the term “rest and vest.” For years, a subset of senior technologists at some of the nation’s tech giants were content to s… -
Financial Firms Poaching Technologists from Big Tech, Startups
Fears of a possible recession have led big tech companies to wholeheartedly re-embrace efficiency and productivity, even if it drives some employees out the door. Meanwhile, the crash in cryptocu… -
Top 10 Industries Hiring Technologists Right Now
If you’re interested in a tech job in a particular industry, you know that tech skills sometimes aren’t enough—you also need industry-specific knowledge, including certain tools and protocols. Gi… -
California and Texas Continue to Dominate Tech Job Postings
California and Texas are still battling neck-and-neck for the title of the nation’s preeminent tech hub, according to the latest data from CompTIA. CompTIA’s monthly job report, based on data fro…