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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The Terafab logo is displayed on a smartphone screen placed on a reflective surface with blue light projections.
Elon Musk is building his own chipmaking operation from scratch in a moonshot bid to single-handedly produce more computing power than the entire semiconductor industry combined.
A photo of the Anduril logo on one of its office buildings.
By funding its own software-centered product development, the defensetech startup is reshaping how the U.S. builds and buys its weapons.
A human finger and a robotic finger touch opposite ends of a lightbulb.
As companies begin factoring AI implementation into performance reviews, employees are being asked to prove its impact. Here’s how to quantify your results, explain your approach and show how your use of AI drives real business value.
Workers using team collaboration tools.
From messaging and video conferencing to project management and shared workspaces, we’ll break down some of the most popular collaboration tools — and how to choose the right option for your team.
A group of young professionals type prompts into AI chatbots.
AI was supposed to level the workplace playing field, but it’s causing a deeper disconnect. It’s time for intergenerational teams that pair digital fluency with human wisdom.
A graduation cap sits on top of a college diploma.
Computer science enrollment fell more than any other college major this school year amid fears of AI displacement. Some students see engineering as less susceptible to automation, while others are seeking specialized degrees to ride the AI wave.
A person working on their laptop with a red face, as if they are experiencing frustration
AI promised to cut hours from the workday, but workers are logging in more time than ever, leading to rising levels of burnout. Here's what’s driving it — and how workers and employers can respond.
A child uses social media on a smartphone.
With Australia leading the charge, countries around the world are moving to block children from social media. But enforcing age restrictions is proving difficult — especially in the U.S., where courts have repeatedly shut down similar laws.
Collage of people getting laid off from a business
2025 was a record year for layoffs, but how much of those cuts were caused by AI? Experts say most companies lack AI systems capable of replacing workers, suggesting cuts may be driven more by financial pressures.
A drone is pictured in flight.
Anduril’s AI Grand Prix challenges engineers to build the best autonomous drone software. The winner gets a portion of the $500,000 prize pool and a chance at a job.
A job applicant crosses his fingers behind his back during a job interview.
Job candidates are using generative AI to bluff their way through interviews on the fly — and employers can’t decide whether to crack down or lean in.
A recruiter uses AI to sort through applicants.
A new class-action suit will test whether AI hiring platforms must give job seekers access to the data used to evaluate them, bringing transparency to a sector defined by proprietary data and opaque algorithms.