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At face value, offering paid sick leave for full-time employees seems like a great idea. Who would be opposed to the city mandating it? The Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Austin Technology Council are, for starters. That’s because the issue is much more nuanced...
Lately, I have been contemplating when GRC should come out of blockchain stealth mode, and let the crypto-currency mining community know what GRC is doing to help folks take advantage of the most widely adopted application of the blockchain. GRC has acquired...
Technology continues to transform society at an ever-increasing rate. In fact, the pace is so rapid that companies often find it difficult to stay current and equip their people to be the best. How does a leading corporation ensure it has the capacity to grow and...
Technology enthusiasts from all around the country are headed toward Texas. Even big name businesses are making moves to establish themselves there. Why so much interest? Well, it’s in part because Texas provides diversity – both culturally and geographically. Austin,...
Has Austin’s tech sector hit its peak or is it just getting its stride? The answer to that question will vary depending on whom you ask. In 2016, high tech industry jobs in Austin grew by only 1.1%. According to the Austin Chamber, it was the first time since the...
Giving season is upon us and there is no better way to celebrate than with your peers in the Tech community. WeWork and General Assembly have come together to bring you the second annual "Techsgiving" celebration. This is a great opportunity to have fun over food and...
The technology industry is not the only field that is looking to close the gender gap witnessed so often in related careers. The manufacturing side of the technology industry is another area where there is a noticeable amount of female under-representation. This has...
Achieving a sense of work-life balance is a struggle that really hits home for working parents. Out of the 34.2 million families with children under the age of 18 in 2016, 89.7 percent reported having at least one parent employed. That means the likelihood of any...
Finding it difficult to locate the right talent to help your business grow? …You’re not alone. Many executives have expressed this very challenge. Even with technology being such a promising field, and one that has shown continued, rapid growth, this has been an area...
The topic of diversity and inclusion is a big one right now; catching the attention of many businesses, nationwide. But, what is driving this matter and what does it really mean for your business in the technology field? Besides having the highest impact on business...
