Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Do Companies Realize Training Can Solve Their Tech Talent Crunch?
The tech unemployment rate is notably low at the moment, hitting 1.7 percent in January. The scramble to find technologists and other highly specialized workers is hitting enterprises especially… -
Workers Really Don't Want to Return to the Office Full-Time: Poll
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is clear: Workers really enjoy doing their jobs from home. When Pew Research Center polled 5,889 workers about their remote-work habits and prefere… -
Black History Month: More Awareness But Slow Diversity Progress in Tech
It’s Black History Month, which means it’s a good time to look at the diversity numbers within the tech industry. Although tech companies of all sizes have pledged to take significant steps to im… -
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Decides 'Facebookers' Are Now 'Metamates'
Every company has its own nicknames for procedures, leaders, products, and employees. At Google, for example, the workforce is collectively referred to as “Googlers,” while Amazon (perhaps inevit… -
Are Game Developers Making Their Games Accessible to Everyone?
Building accessibility into video games is a key issue for many game developers. A new study suggests the game industry is making progress when it comes to making the majority of games accessible… -
How Many Technologists Will Negotiate for Better Pay and Benefits?
There’s never been a better time to negotiate for a higher salary and other kinds of compensation. The notably low tech unemployment rate (1.7 percent in January) means employers are hungry to fi… -
Microsoft Plans Feb. 28 Office Reopening, with Emphasis on Hybrid Work
Microsoft has told its employees that its offices in Washington state and California will reopen on Feb. 28, with other offices across the U.S. to follow in the near future. However, the tech gia… -
21 Soft Skills That Employers Want Technology Workers to Have
Soft skills are always key when applying for jobs. Recruiters and hiring managers are interested in your technical skills, but they also want to know how well you’ll communicate and empathize wit… -
Ageism Lawsuit: IBM Execs Referred to Older Workers as 'Dinobabies'
IBM executives planned to “phase out” older employees in a bid to shift the company’s workforce younger, according to a New York Times analysis of unsealed court documents. Those documents, made… -
TensorFlow, Smart Contracts, Ethereum Top Skills Spiking in Market Value
Which tech skills are spiking in value? The answer to that question can help you determine your educational choices over the next few months—and your earning prospects over the next few years. As…