Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Oklahoma City, Phoenix Among Cities with Fastest-Growing Tech Jobs
With tech unemployment still at notable lows (1.7 percent in April), organizations across the country are desperate to hire talent. However, this hiring isn’t limited to the “major” tech hubs suc… -
Are Apple Employees Happy About Their Hybrid Work Plan?
Three-quarters of Apple employees are unhappy with their company’s hybrid-work plans, according to a new study by Blind. Blind, which surveys anonymous technologists on a range of issues, found t… -
15 Top Cities for Machine Learning Engineer Salaries
Machine learning engineers who know their stuff can pull down extraordinary compensation. It’s a highly specialized profession, and more companies are happy to pay top dollar for the best talent.… -
Is Netflix Halting Its Practice of Paying Ultra-High Salaries?
For years, Netflix has stood out for its ultra-high salaries—often paired to high expectations. “We’d be relying on one tremendous person to do the work of many,” is how CEO Reed Hastings once de… -
Meta Instituting a Hiring Freeze in Response to Challenges: Report
Meta (formerly Facebook) has apparently instituted a hiring freeze in response to some recent challenges. According to Business Insider, Meta CFO David Wehner has circulated an internal memo blam… -
Story of Jony Ive's Apple Departure Shows How Burnout Impacts Everyone
No matter how powerful your position within your company, no matter how many awards and accolades you’ve earned, burnout can hit you—and hit hard. Just take the case of Jony Ive, the former chief… -
How Agile, Project Management Skills Can Boost Your Job Prospects
Whatever your choice of tech profession, mastering the relevant tech skills is critical. Securing raises and promotions, however, may hinge just as heavily on your project-management skills. New… -
Fintech, Airlines, Tech Industries Lead Current Tech Hiring Trend
Which big employers are hiring the most technologists? As we’ll break down, it’s a diverse list of companies—which is good news for those in tech with a variety of specialties and interests. For… -
Airbnb Opts to Give Its Technologists Remote Work Options, Flexibility
Airbnb won’t slash employees’ pay if they want to work remotely full-time, the company just announced. That’s a different approach from many other tech giants, which are trying to get employees b… -
Fidelity Is on a Technologist Hiring Spree, Like Other Fintech Companies
Fidelity plans on hiring more than 12,000 new employees by the end of the third quarter, with technologists accounting for 14 percent of that total. The financial-services giant is investing more…