Danielle Abril

San Francisco

Tech at work writer focused on how technology is affecting workers across industries

Education: Southern Methodist University, BA in Journalism and Spanish

Danielle Abril covers technology and its impact on workers across industries for The Washington Post. Before joining The Post, she covered Big Tech companies at Fortune including Google and Facebook. She previously was a reporter and editor for more than 10 years in Dallas.
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Latest from Danielle Abril

They’re chained to their printers. Why the paperless office hasn’t fully caught on.

Despite the push to go paperless, many workers still consider printers valuable —even if they’re frustrating.

July 11, 2023

New Gen Z graduates are fluent in AI and ready to join the workforce

Generation Z has been leveraging generative AI to discover what it can do, and these up-and-comers are joining the workforce excited to explore the new technology.

June 28, 2023

Here’s what your boss might be able to see while you’re at work

Workplace software such as Microsoft, Google Workspace, Slack and Zoom log certain activities that could be accessed by your employer.

June 8, 2023

Quiz: Do you know how to keep your boss from snooping on you?

Take our quiz to find out how much you know about keeping your personal activities, files, photos and communications private at work.

June 8, 2023

Companies want to use AI tracking to make you better at your job

AI companies suggest they can help workers boost sales, lower stress and feel more connected. But some workers worry about data collection and privacy.

June 7, 2023

Service workers say their jobs have only gotten worse since the pandemic

Workers in nursing, fast food and airlines say their jobs are only worsening as they continue to struggle with low pay, burnout and staffing issues three years into the pandemic.

May 25, 2023

Workers want a four-day week. Why hasn’t it happened?

The shortened workweek is gaining buzz, but it still faces hurdles before it’s widely adopted.

May 24, 2023

Many AI tools are a distraction, but you’d better pay attention

Google, Microsoft and a slew of other companies are touting AI features in their apps for work. Here’s what workers need to know.

May 19, 2023

Where are all those tech workers going? A Silicon Valley exodus is shaking up the landscape.

Silicon Valley is America’s innovation capital, but lenient remote work policies and a spate of layoffs have fueled an exodus of workers and cleared the way for rising investment in other tech hubs, especially Austin and Miami.

April 14, 2023

Your next job interview could be judged by AI. Here’s how to prepare.

AI is not just screening resumes anymore. It’s also conducting job interviews. Here's what to expect and how to do well in an interview with AI.

March 28, 2023