Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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10 Cities Enjoying a Spike in Tech Job Demand (Not All are Huge)
When it comes to tech hubs, New York City and the cities of the Bay Area (i.e., Silicon Valley) draw a lot of attention. But as new job-posting data makes clear, many other cities across the coun… -
Would You Take a Pay Cut to Work Remotely? Here's What You Told Us!
Whether employees should be allowed to work remotely full-time is rapidly becoming one of the great debates of modern life. Many companies (including some prominent ones, such as Airbnb) have who… -
Python Stays at Top of TIOBE's Popular Language List
Python continues to dominate the TIOBE Index’s monthly list of the world’s most popular programming languages—but Python’s weaknesses leave other languages some room to rule key tech segments. “I… -
Tech Unemployment Rate Dips to 1.7 Percent, Despite Recession Fears
Despite widespread concerns over the economy and a possible recession, the tech unemployment rate continues to dip, hitting 1.7 percent in July. That’s down from 1.8 percent in June. According to… -
What Do the Most Popular Programming Languages Like Python Pay?
Which programming languages pay the most? That’s a topic of overwhelming interest to many technologists—and it’s also a complicated one. What makes it complicated? For starters, many jobs demand… -
Robinhood Plans on Laying Off 23 Percent of Its Workforce
Financial app Robinhood will lay off 23 percent of its workforce, with employees from all divisions potentially impacted. “Earlier this year, I announced that we would be letting go of 9 percent… -
Tesla Building Its Own Talent Hiring Software
Building out the HR infrastructure to hire and manage talent is a difficult business, and most companies rely on products from a few big vendors such as SAP, Workday, or ADP. Tesla isn’t most com… -
Oracle Reportedly Initiating Layoffs in Bay Area, Other Locations
Oracle has begun laying off an unknown number of employees, according to a new report. According to The Information, the tech giant (which currently employs around 143,000 people) has been laying… -
Google's 'Simplicity Sprint' Aims to Make Company 'Mission-Focused'
Almost 24 years after its incorporation, it seems like Google is trying to recapture some of its old startup energy. Google CEO Sundar Pichai has launched a new initiative, dubbed “Simplicity Spr… -
Would You Accept Lower Pay to Work Remotely? Let Us Know!
Are you accepting lower pay to work remotely? Did you feel like you had a choice in the matter? NPR recently surfaced a study showing many companies offering their employees the ability to work r…