Articles associated with topic: workplace safety
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Startup Severance Packages: Sometimes Generous During COVID-19
Although technologists are generally upbeat in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, layoffs are nonetheless occurring. What kind of severance and benefits are those laid-off technologists getting?… -
White House May Suspend H-1B, Other Visas Temporarily
The Trump administration may suspend the H-1B visa through at least October 1, according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal. The Journal, which drew its information from unnamed administr… -
Interview Questions You Should Ask About COVID-19
Asking questions of everyone you encounter during the hiring process can help you evaluate a future employer’s response to COVID-19. In turn, that can help you determine if management truly has y… -
Google’s COVID-19 Response Includes Shutting Down In-Office Perks
Google is well-known throughout the tech industry for its sterling office perks. Employees at its headquarters are used to everything from gourmet cafeterias to onsite gym classes. But the COVID-… -
Celebrating a Legacy of Innovation at The Walt Disney Company
This year, The Walt Disney Company is celebrating 100 years of storytelling, dreams and innovation. As we approach our centennial celebration, we caught up with three technologists to learn more…Sponsored -
May Tech Jobs: Which Cities Beat the Averages?
The economic impact of COVID-19 hasn’t been uniform. Some cities and industries (such as tech) have proven far more resilient than others to the pandemic’s economic impact. This is especially tru… -
Remote Work: What Technologists Love About It
For those technologists used to working full-time in an office, the sudden shift to remote work with COVID-19 led to an inevitable period of adjustment. But now, a few months into the nationwide… -
Protecting Remote Workers Against COVID-19 Ransomware
Even before the global COVID-19 pandemic, ransomware stood out as one of the biggest security challenges facing CISOs and their security staffs. These malware incidents exploded in 2019, and the… -
As COVID-19 Lockdowns Stretch On, Technologists Remain Upbeat
As we begin June, millions of technologists across the nation have firmly settled into their work-from-home roles—and at some prominent companies, such as Facebook and Twitter, they’re planning o… -
How Apple Is Handling Its COVID-19 Reopening
Apple employees have begun returning to work at Apple Park, the company’s enormous headquarters in Cupertino, CA. According to a new Bloomberg report, “hardware and software engineers” have been… -
Startup Layoffs by Industry: Which Are Hit Hardest?
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every industry differently. Those that depend heavily on human interaction—such as in-person customer service or transportation—saw their revenues drop to almos… -
Technology at the World’s #1 Home Improvement Retailer
Retailers with brick-and-mortar locations have a tricky path to navigate. They have to balance the logistics of ensuring product is on shelves ready for customers while also maintaining a robust…Sponsored