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Tech workers warned they were going to quit. Now, the problem is spiralling out of control
Tech workers complain of toxic work environments, unrealistic demands from employers, and a lack of career progression. Research suggests that they may have reached their limit.
New Age of Sail combines robots and sailboats
One man's quest to use sailboats for science.
Qantas to bring forward international flights to 7 more locations, including Singapore
Qantas flights from Australia to Singapore will resume on November 23, which is four weeks earlier than the previous schedule.
Codecademy launches B2B offering for technical training
Teams+ is built to help companies retain and upskill talent.
Microsoft global workforce grew 46.5% from 2017-2021
Microsoft now has more than 180,000 employees in more than 100 countries.
Rising demand for developers is creating some unexpected consequences
An analysis of hiring suggests the average the tech salary has dipped marginally, but the reasons behind it are complex.
Facebook settles work discrimination claims that it favoured temporary visa holders
Facebook will pay up to $9.5 million to people that experienced Facebook's alleged discriminatory recruitment process of favouring H1-B and other temporary visa holders.
Australian outbound international travel ban lifted from November 1
Each Australian state and territory will have their own cap arrangements for how they want to approach reopening international travel back up.
Sleep goggles! Alexa blockers! Cannabis! The virtual Holiday Spectacular returns
The gadget show Holiday Spectacular returns as a virtual event hawking some intriguing new devices.
The developer shortage isn't going away, so it's time to start thinking differently
Software developers are in short supply and the UK is facing a digital skills crisis. Is it time for a new approach to recruitment and hiring?
NSW opens to vaccinated world with cap on unvaccinated arrivals at 210 per week
Incoming vaccinated travellers coming into New South Wales will not be required to undertake quarantine from November.
Back pain reducing exoskeleton for e-commerce workers
The exoskeleton market might just hit its stride in e-commerce fulfillment.
Best coupon apps, sites, and extensions for holiday shopping
Celebrate holiday savings with these best apps, sites, and extensions.
Amazon leaves return-to-office plan to individual teams
The tech giant previously wanted Amazon staff back in the office at least three days a week, but this decision will now be decided on a team-by-team basis.
Work from home amplifies Apple's role in the enterprise
The enterprise has been pushed out to employees' homes, and therefore, onto Apple's home turf.
The Nightmare in Silicon Valley: 8 horror technologies that should scare you to death
Every night is fright night with what can happen once these scary technologies take hold in ways that you may not have imagined.
2019's tech, security, and authentication trends
We take a look at the top tech, cybersecurity, and authentication trends as revealed today by the Duo Security's 2019 Trusted Access Report, which includes data from 24 million devices, one million apps and services, and billions of authentications.
Five Brazilian tech startups you could be working for
The technology sector in the largest economy in the Southern Hemisphere is seeing a resurgence this year after a period of macroeconomic instability. We list some of Brazil's hottest startups that are on the lookout for talent.
All the Chromium-based browsers
ZDNet has compiled a list of all the internet browsers that have been based on Chromium, the open-source browser project at the heart of Google Chrome. While initially we thought we'd find 15-20 browsers, the number of Chromium-based browsers was far larger than we expected.
20 best apps and gadgets for replacing your assistant (that aren't named Siri)
Park easier, travel easier, make office coffee easier -- and better.
The best travel tech of 2017
Work, fly and breathe easier, literally, with these smart accessories
The 20 best office spaces we've ever seen
High art, high tech and green--these are workplaces that really work
19 caffeine-laced foods to replace coffee
Because sometimes you're in your fifth dev meeting, the beta still isn't done, and you're both tired AND hungry.
17 fascinating tech pioneers who are not Steve Jobs
Contrary to what Mac lovers may think, Steve Jobs wasn't the most important person the tech world has ever seen
16 super-organized workspaces only IT people can appreciate
The sheer beauty of these will make you weep with envy.
22 safest jobs during the robot revolution
An Oxford University study estimates that 47 percent of current U.S. jobs could be done by computers in as little as two decades. But not all professions are vulnerable to automation.
Drool-worthy photos of tech company cafeteria food
There are a lot of perks to working at a tech company. The cafeteria food is definitely one of them.
Classic Steve Jobs disses you can put on your next resignation letter
Whether you're quitting or being kicked out, leave it to the late Steve Jobs to say what's really on your mind
Your emails are terrible (but you can fix that)
Your email sign-off says more about you than you realize.
These robots are coming for your jobs
Think your gig is safe? Maybe it is. Or maybe a replacement robot is meeting with your boss right now.
Can recycling bins actually encourage us to waste more?
Byron Reese, author and tech entrepreneur, shares with Tonya Hall the insights of his latest book: Wasted.
Algorithms could soon decide who to hire and fire. Employees will need better protection
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet says as AI systems take hold in the workplace, laws are failing to keep up with the pace of change -- and employees are at risk of losing out. Read more: https://zd.net/3wRf47S
From IT to a plumber: Remote virtual assistance is shaking up technical support
Dr. Gary York, CEO of Help Lightning, explains to Tonya Hall how remote virtual software has moved from operating rooms to all sort of small businesses.
Can you use AI and VR to remotely train staff?
Tonya Hall interviews Alex Young, founder and CEO at Virti, about the advantages of using AI and virtual reality to train staff.
Working from home: Should your company pay for extra house space?
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet says economists have estimated how much remote working costs in rent and mortgages. Who should pay the bill? Read more: http://zd.net/30fKjdB
Fortnite to help with team building in teleworking times
Peter Rojas, partner at Betaworks Ventures, tells Tonya Hall how video games can help you connect with your co-workers.
Lost in the maze of corporate information? There's a solution to that
Louis Tetu, CEO of Coveo, talks to Tonya Hall about how Coveo's AI-based software services can help businesses navigate and consolidate their digital resources.
Cramped quarters: Working aboard a 42ft sailboat that doubles as home
In a slip or off on sailing adventures, Greg Nichols shows how life aboard Macondo demands flexibility and creativity. Read more: https://zd.net/2Ky5Klx
There's no going back to the pre-Covid workplace
Tonya Hall asks workplace expert and author Alexandra Levit about how COVID, digital trends, and demographics will shape companies.
Safer networking from home: Working remotely in 2021
Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani discuss technologies you can take advantage of to secure your home network.
Salesforce: How we're working to make our products and workplace available to everyone
Salesforce's senior director of Accessibility Programs, Catherine Nichols talks with ZDNet and TechRepublic's Bill Detwiler about how the company is creating opportunities for people with disabilities and why she thinks it's important for companies to have a single person spearheading their accessibility efforts.
Jason Squared’s top 5 tech products and innovations in 2020
The Jason’s talk about Apple’s hits, Samsung’s success, and Google’s surprise. Read more: https://zd.net/3lzI3Ga
Employing Gen Z: What to expect
Tonya Hall sits down with Casey Welch, co-founder, president, and CEO of Tallo, to talk about the Gen Z as employees, what managers can expect, and offers advice to potential Gen Z employees.
The future of work? 'Work from anywhere' is here to stay
Work from home is changing everything from real estate to communications. Predictions from the front lines of our new reality.
Microsoft wants you to virtually commute, before you get disemvoweled
Chris Matyszczyk tells Karen Roby that, while Redmond wants you to use Teams to reveal all your innermost feelings, a new competitor comes along with a peculiar name. Read more: https://zd.net/38bC5bs
