Why “companies” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
> they have no power to push back on the boss As an American I notice this also more broadly affects the company culture. Most of my peers (who are mostly non-Americans) are afr…
by godelski · Oct 8, 2026
I'm convinced this is the state because people don't know the implications and scale of the privacy invasion. The flock camera incident shows that when people can sense, underst…
by newswasboring · Oct 8, 2026
It could be that because we can rapidly generate customized programs that the dedicated software industry shrinks, but companies might stop buying/licensing software and in…
by tombert · Oct 8, 2026
> It's because you're absolutely unwilling to invest in domestic candidates and train them. I'm all for companies doing this, but the pipeline needs to be improved as whole, mea…
by jselysianeagle · Oct 8, 2026
The "tech" sector label is a fraud in its own right. It makes sense to have a separate label for companies that develop software. They have a unique investment appeal because th…
by andy81 · Oct 8, 2026
It was possible to just donate money with no strings attached actually, and one of the two companies that helped did just that. And positive press was also involved.
by alpaca128 · Oct 8, 2026
Interest
Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "companies" over time.
Mentions
Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "companies" over time.
A company is a legal entity representing an association of legal persons with a shared objective, such as generating profit or benefiting society. Depending on the jurisdiction, companies can take on various forms, including voluntary associations, nonprofit organizations, business entities, financial entities, banks, and educational institutions. Companies have evolved to share common legal features, such as a separate legal personality, limited liability, transferable shares, investor ownership, and a managerial hierarchy. Read more on Wikipedia