Articles associated with topic: self employment
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Are Contract Workers Failing to Benefit from the Tech Industry?
Technologists in general have seen their compensation rise over the past several years. According to Dice’s Tech Salary Report, for example, the average tech salary rose 6.9 percent between 2020 and 2021, hitti… -
H-1B Denial Rates Lower at Big Tech, Consulting, Outsourcing Firms
At some of the nation’s biggest tech companies and consulting firms, the denial rate for initial H-1B applications noticeably dropped between the first two quarters of fiscal year 2020 and fiscal year 2021. Tha… -
5 Tips for Hiring the Right Remote Tech Contractor
When searching for tech contractors who can work remotely, it’s key to run a fast, efficient, and focused hiring process. Unfortunately, many hiring managers miss the mark by ranking prospective contractors aga… -
15 Technology Skills That Employers Want Freelance Developers to Have
A huge number of software developers and engineers work in a freelance capacity. Some contract their services to a single company, while others perform a variety of jobs for many clients. Whatever pathway they… -
SponsoredChanging The Way The World Moves
How Ford’s Technical Specialists Manage a Globalized Workforce The automotive industry is in a state of rapid change. In addition to the expedient move to electrification, auto manufacturers around the world ar… -
ITSM: Skills and Certifications You Need to Know
IT service management (ITSM) is one of the most vital jobs in tech, especially in the context of the enterprise. ITSM specialists focus on improving customers’ interactions with software products and services;… -
Developer Profile: Nicole Young on Startups and Important Skills
Nicole Young is a self-taught developer and freelancer based in Pittsburgh, PA. After discovering the opportunity and freedom she gained while acquiring her new tech skills, she began sharing her story in hopes… -
Soft Skills: Key to a Successful Freelancer Career
The freelancer life is a hard one. If you’re lucky, you lock down a couple of solid clients who pay reliably; but even the most experienced freelancer will inevitably find work drying up for (hopefully short) p… -
H-1B Denials Crushed Consulting, Business Services Firms Last Year
We now have H-1B data for all four quarters of fiscal year 2019, which emphasizes a trend that’s been underway for the entirety of the Trump administration: denial rates for the visa are way up compared to the… -
USCIS Faces $350 Million H-1B Lawsuit from Tech, Consulting Firms
A consortium of tech companies wants a $350 million refund on H-1B visa application fees—and it’s willing to sue U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in order to get it. USCIS “has unlawfully charg… -
Microsoft, Tech Firms Fight Rule Restricting Low-Income Immigrants
Major tech firms such as Twitter and Microsoft don’t want the U.S. government to restrict immigrants who might end up relying on public benefits. The federal government’s “public charge” rule would determine wh… -
SponsoredWhy Finding Your 'Work-Life Integration' is Better Than 'Work-Life Balance'
We’re all familiar with the so-called Work-Life Balance. But, this conjures up visions of see-saws that must be perfectly balanced with equal weights on both ends at all times to ensure success. I personally be…