From Boom Town to Zoom Town

From Boom Town to Zoom Town

In the 19th century, the Industrial Revolution created the rise of the “boom town.” These were cities, often on the West Coast, where entire economies and urban housing complexes seemed to spring up almost overnight. Today we’re seeing the development of a new type of...
Why We’re Hosting Virtual Recruitment Events

Why We’re Hosting Virtual Recruitment Events

COVID-19 has flipped the tech job market on its head, and many tech workers have found themselves suddenly out of a job. The Wall Street Journal reports that close to 70,000 tech startup employees have lost their jobs since March. Large companies weren’t immune to the...
Recruiting Talent in a Virtual Environment

Recruiting Talent in a Virtual Environment

Tech recruitment around the country has been transformed by the global pandemic and other trends. Hiring managers work from home, and virtual recruitment is now the norm. Many companies are shifting to new digital platforms that can accommodate an entirely remote...
Up & Coming Cities to Further your Tech Career

Up & Coming Cities to Further your Tech Career

The COVID-19 pandemic may have accelerated a trend that was already underway: the dispersal of tech workers from coastal hubs to smaller cities throughout the country. “This pandemic has stretched the fabric that was already tearing,” Aaron Bolzle told the New York...
The Pros and Cons of Operating a Fully Distributed Company

The Pros and Cons of Operating a Fully Distributed Company

The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred widespread changes in the way companies function. As large numbers of employees work from home worldwide, many businesses are managing the transition to a fully distributed workplace. While many of these adjustments are temporary for...
What You Need to Know About the Atlanta Tech Village

What You Need to Know About the Atlanta Tech Village

In 2012, entrepreneur David Cummings arrived in Atlanta with a plan: to create a business community that would foster tech startups in the city. Cummings’ idea has transformed into the Atlanta Tech Village, a tech incubator complex in the neighborhood of Buckhead....