Articles associated with topic: workplace safety
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How 3 Tech Students Are Navigating COVID-19 Disruptions
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended life for tech students in 2020, bringing changes in how they learn. In parts of the United States, some students are resuming some forms of in-person learning, while others are… -
Would You Take Any Kind of Pay Cut to Work Remotely?
When we look back, 2020 will certainly be the year that technology companies finally had a necessary reckoning with the concept of remote work. For years, many technologists insisted that they could do their jo… -
Have Startup Layoffs Leveled Off for Good?
The COVID-19 pandemic had considerable impact on the startup community. Those startups with a business model based on human contact—such as ridesharing—had to radically adjust to nationwide lockdowns and new he… -
4 Tips for Avoiding Remote Work Burnout
By this point, millions of technologists have been working from home for six months or more. Many have figured out remote schedules that allow them to effectively balance work and life, while teams have adopted… -
SponsoredWhat Is Rightsourcing in IT?
It’s considering both in-house and external resources for the best fit for a variety of tasks. Rightsourcing considers in-house options and contractors to determine the most effective course of action. With rig… -
Are Technologists Really Fleeing Big Cities for Greener Pastures?
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the tech industry has been gripped by a once-in-a-lifetime debate: If technologists are forced to work remotely, should they continue living in expensive cities such as S… -
Google CEO Embraces Flexible Work for Employees
Earlier this year, Google announced that it would extend its work-from-home policy to mid-2021. That was a radical change from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the search-engine giant predicted tha… -
Which Startup Has Been Hit Hardest by COVID-19 Layoffs?
COVID-19 wreaked havoc on many startups earlier this year. Over the course of the summer, though, crowdsourced data suggested that layoffs at startups across the country had leveled off. If true, that’s a very… -
Is Working From Home Damaging Technologists' Long-Term Careers?
Technologists as a whole seem to have adapted well to working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. They’re generally happy, and many of them appreciate the ultra-short morning commute from bedroom to wherever… -
These Tech Companies Want Pay Cuts for Remote Workers
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies may decide to make work-from-home a permanent option for employees. After all, remote work offers benefits to employees and employers alike. However, some of… -
Tech Companies Postponing Office Returns Amidst COVID-19
From a logistics perspective, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a nightmare for many companies. In March and April, everyone from CEOs to sysadmins and help-desk specialists had to figure out how to get entire wor… -
SponsoredDiversity, Equity & Inclusion in Technology Roles at The Walt Disney Company
At Disney, we are committed to celebrating an inclusive, respectful world. Our technologists are behind creating authentic and unforgettable experiences and products for the stories and characters that capture…