Christopher Wink
Technical.ly
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Past articles by Christopher:
Most of your AI fears are unfounded. What about the others?
The digital transformation era is over. We’re in the age of AI now. Time to understand what to implement and how. → Read More
How big population trends will shape your tech workforce
"Demography is destiny." And population trends tell us we have a shortage of workers looming. → Read More
What booming entrepreneurship means for your labor market
More than ever before, hiring managers have to pay attention to startup trends. → Read More
Why did Silicon Valley happen where (and when) it did?
Fractious, catty and gossiping culture was part of the idea-swapping that led to the Digital Age’s Renaissance. Some of that you can copy; some you can’t. → Read More
The ‘anti-retirement movement’ and the labor market
Four million Americans retired early during the pandemic. Employers have an opportunity in the “anti-retirement movement.” → Read More
Entrepreneurs are more diverse than you may realize, but their companies don’t grow equally
After a pandemic surge, those who form businesses are as diverse as ever. The next stage of inclusive entrepreneurship isn’t starting but growing. → Read More
Let’s debunk the myth of declining employee tenures
The median tenure of an American worker in 1983 was virtually the same as 2022: five years. That hides one big shift between men and women. → Read More
Why are software companies turning to community building?
Pushing beyond users, a wave of tech companies invest in “many-to-many” relationships. A dbt Labs director explains the reasons. → Read More
A new year reflection: How does Technical.ly make a difference?
For you, we offer a look at what this news organization does — and how you can help us do it better. → Read More
What is skills-based hiring, and what does it mean for you?
In contrast to degrees, more employers are hiring for skills. “Performance, not pedigree,” as one advocate put it. Here’s all you need to know → Read More
The research is in: Entrepreneurs get better with age
Young founders are overrated. The likelihood of a company’s success increases with its leader’s age. → Read More
How can capitalism be anti-racist?
Business strategist Kim Crayton has a new book called “Profit Without Oppression.” → Read More
Job hiring is slowing but layoffs aren’t growing. It’s labor hoarding
New data shows tech job postings are slowing, even as the American economy remains strong. Economists have a phrase for that. → Read More
Promotions shouldn’t be a reward
Don’t promote someone because they excel at their current job. Promote them because they’d excel at the new job. → Read More
Rise of the Rest: The Steve Case interview
The Aol cofounder, Revolution investor and “Rise of the Rest” champion is out with a new book. Can the local startup ecosystems he champions survive the pandemic? → Read More
Recruiting is a lot like sales — especially against bigger opponents
Half of tech jobs are now done remotely. Economic slowdown or not, every tech recruiter is competing against the big tech monsters of their nightmares. → Read More
Your company’s founding date is bullshit
Some entrepreneurs want their companies to seem older. Others strive to be younger. All are stories. → Read More
What will international hiring mean for local tech ecosystems?
In this special four-part report, Technical.ly investigates how IT outsourcing and international hiring represent a new wave in tech company building. This is part four, focused on the gains and losses in the shift to global. → Read More
After 10 years in Charm City, here's what's next for Technical.ly
In the summer of 2012, we started reporting on the technologists and entrepreneurs shaping Baltimore’s economy. Here’s a look at what we’ve learned over a decade of change. → Read More
What should business leaders keep in mind to hire abroad ethically?
In this special four-part report, Technical.ly investigates how IT outsourcing and international hiring represent a new wave in tech company building. This is part three, focused on rules for compensation. → Read More