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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Data centers are everywhere. What it’s like to work in one.

Often seen as the “invisible” workforce behind the scenes, data center workers are critical to the operation of modern technology and the future of AI.

September 17, 2024

Amazon tells staff to return to office five days a week

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy shared a message announcing the new return-to-office policy, telling employees they will be expected to be in the office five days a week starting Jan. 2.

September 16, 2024
Amazon's new return-to-office policy comes as more companies pull back on remote work.

So you want to ride a self-driving taxi? How Waymo compares in our tests.

Robotaxi services are slowly expanding to new cities — so we put one to the test.

September 12, 2024

How to talk politics at work without upsetting anyone

Talking about politics at work doesn’t have to be taboo, but it can quickly devolve if you’re not careful.

September 11, 2024

How to master small talk at work

Engaging in small talk at work can boost your career and well-being. Follow these expert tips.

September 4, 2024

    3 things Gen Z workers can do to up their game at work

    Tech reporter Danielle Abril shares a few tips for young professionals to navigate the evolving world of work since the pandemic has changed how people operate.

    September 3, 2024

    The Gen Z guide to getting ahead at work

    The evolving world of work can make it hard for young professionals in their first jobs. Here are expert tips to help you succeed.

    August 26, 2024

    You’re staring at your phone too much at work, and it’s costing you

    How to know whether your phone usage at work is a problem and what you can do about it.

    August 14, 2024

    ‘Hug your IT folks’: The CrowdStrike outage turned technicians into heroes

    When CrowdStrike took down millions of devices, IT workers became the thin line between corporate America and chaos.

    July 25, 2024

    Make your job less painful, at least physically

    Here are five tips from ergonomic experts to create a more comfortable and less painful work environment.

    July 15, 2024