Jeff Rumage
Staff Reporter at Built In
Expertise: Aerospace, Tech News, Human Resources, Professional Development and Workplace Culture
Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Jeff Rumage is a Built In staff reporter covering workplace culture in the tech industry. Before joining Built In in 2021, he worked as a reporter and editor for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Patch and the Oconomowoc Enterprise. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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An employee sits in front of a computer screen with AI-generated workslop.
A growing share of workplace material and communication is now AI-generated — and much of it is useless. Experts are calling it “workslop,” and it’s quietly draining efficiency and employee trust. Here’s what leaders should do about it.
Oracle headquarters sign.
With massive AI infrastructure projects and a deal to control TikTok’s U.S. operations underway, Oracle is one of the most influential forces in American technology and policy.
A burned-out worker lays their head between two laptops.
Stalled hiring and the rise of AI are ratcheting up pressure at work, leaving employees exhausted yet unwilling to gamble on a bleak job market.
A photo of a H-1B visa application.
Aimed at protecting American workers from losing jobs to cheaper foreign labor, the new fee has raised concerns about stifling innovation and creating an unlevel playing field for startups.
Three flags fly outside the California State Capitol.
SB 243 aims to set strict rules for AI chatbots like ChatGPT, and gives users the right to sue if they don’t comply, making it the first law of its kind in the United States.
A woman looks through binoculars while sitting on a robot's finger.
OpenAI is building a jobs platform and AI certification program to connect employers with AI-fluent talent — a move that could upend recruiting and change how applicants showcase their value in an increasingly competitive hiring environment.
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are pictured facing each other against a red background.
The relationship between the OpenAI co-founders has devolved into lawsuits, buyout bids and social media sparring. Here’s a timeline of the biggest beef in AI.
Hands reach for a stack of $100 bills.
Tech giants are shelling out millions of dollars to woo Silicon Valley’s top AI researchers and engineers. Here’s what sets this elite cohort of talent apart — and how you can get in on the action.
A glowing red object bursts out of the Earth's atmosphere and into space.
Longshot Space is developing a miles-long potato launcher to shoot payloads into space, potentially introducing a more affordable, efficient and frequent transportation option for the evolving space economy.
A job applicant climbs up an arm holding a magnifying glass.
Used correctly, ChatGPT could help you land your dream job — but used incorrectly, it can cost you the offer. Here’s how you can make ChatGPT your secret weapon for research help, resume writing, interview prep and more.
The image of a bank is held in someone's hand.
From investment bankers to insurance agencies, the financial services sector comprises a diverse mix of companies that move money, manage risk and grow wealth.
An investment professional points at a computer screen showing financial data.
These global firms manage trillions in assets for individuals, corporations and institutional investors. From mutual funds to managed portfolios, these firms are navigating markets and growing wealth for their clients.