When war comes to work: Tensions rise for Ukrainian workers at freelance marketplace

Toptal, a freelance platform that serves both Ukrainians and Russians, is the latest site where the information war is playing out.

By Danielle AbrilMarch 15, 2022

Drones, robots, license plate readers: Police grapple with community concerns as they turn to tech for their jobs

Emerging technologies are helping police officers do more with less, but concerns about privacy and discrimination are complicating matters.

By Danielle AbrilMarch 9, 2022

Ask Help Desk: What you need to know about the future of working inside the metaverse

Silicon Valley companies have been investing more in metaverse technologies.

By Danielle AbrilMarch 4, 2022

Working in a war zone: How Wix is keeping nearly 1,000 Ukrainian employees safe

Website builder Wix is among a number of tech companies with hundreds of workers in Ukraine, which is currently under siege by Russia.

By Danielle AbrilMarch 2, 2022

Employers may have a trove of data on job candidates. Here’s how workers can control the narrative.

With help from employment verification services, public databases and online services, companies can uncover everything from debt to personal relationships and criminal records.

By Danielle AbrilFebruary 17, 2022

Future of Work: CEOs’ new role as ‘armchair epidemiologists’ means more flexible plans

Warby Parker co-founder and co-CEO Neil Blumenthal suggests CEOs turn to health experts when devising their policies and plans.

By Danielle AbrilFebruary 14, 2022

Ask Help Desk: What should I do when my job gives me lousy tech?

Workers have ways to improve their situation as more employers turn to hybrid and remote environments.

By Danielle AbrilFebruary 7, 2022

How to file your taxes online without hurting your wallet or your privacy

Online tax preparation services could ease some burdens during tax season, but filers should keep a few things in mind about their options.

By Danielle AbrilFebruary 4, 2022

Thinking of permanently ditching the office? Here’s what to consider before going fully remote.

The switch to remote work could include financial and legal consequences if workers are not careful.

By Danielle AbrilJanuary 27, 2022

Four-day weeks and the freedom to move anywhere: Companies are rewriting the future of work (again)

Zoom is the latest to join a growing list of companies, including Amazon and Salesforce, that are switching up employees’ options in how, when and where they work.

By Danielle AbrilJanuary 20, 2022

Front-line workers are getting some of the tech (and tracking) of office workers

Microsoft unveiled new tech tools as it doubles down on its investment to help frontline workers improve communication and collaboration in their workplaces.

By Danielle AbrilJanuary 13, 2022

Ask Help Desk: Creating community and safety at work while omicron surges

A new year brings a lot of old problems as employers grapple with ongoing safety and connection challenges during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Danielle AbrilJanuary 7, 2022

Future of Work: Computer vision and machine learning may soon bolster restaurant jobs

Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol expects the restaurant industry to adopt more emerging technologies to deal with challenges like supply chain snags, worker turnover and inefficiency.

By Danielle AbrilJanuary 4, 2022

Future of Work: Requiring workers to return to the office is a ‘doomed approach’

Slack's CEO Stewart Butterfield says the future of work is heavily being dictated by workers, many of whom want more flexibility and better tech tools to improve their workflows and make their jobs easier.

By Danielle AbrilDecember 13, 2021

Ask Help Desk: How to fix that dreaded echo when you’re on a video conference

Your friendly Help Desk tackles how to prevent that endless echo that occurs when in-person office workers are on the same video call.

By Danielle AbrilDecember 10, 2021

Video calls can be a pain for hybrid offices. Tech companies say relief is coming.

Zoom, Google, Microsoft and others say new features and tools will help improve the headaches of hybrid work meetings.

By Danielle AbrilDecember 2, 2021

Big Tech is pushing smart home devices as the latest work-from-home tools

Amazon, Facebook and Google are pushing work applications for smart home devices, but security risks for companies and workers may complicate matters.

By Danielle AbrilNovember 22, 2021

Facebook pushes its Workplace software with new Microsoft Teams integration

Social media giant Facebook, which recently changed its corporate name to Meta, is teaming up with Microsoft to strengthen its enterprise offering.

By Danielle AbrilNovember 10, 2021

Can’t get a call back from a job? You might be making one of these common mistakes.

As the "Great Resignation" continues, job experts explain the most common mistakes people make when job hunting online. Here’s how to use tech to increase the chances of getting hired during the "Great Resignation."

By Danielle AbrilNovember 8, 2021

So you’ve quit. Here are the tech tools that can help you land a new job.

Workers on the job hunt are finding aid in services like LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter and Instawork, as well as online communities and networking tools.

By Danielle AbrilNovember 1, 2021