Christopher Wink is a Cofounder, Chief Executive Officer and Publisher of Technical.ly, the local technology news network. In that capacity, he is a co-organizer of Philly Tech Week, Baltimore Innovation Week, Delaware Innovation Week and other events that bring smart people together. Previously, Wink worked for a homeless advocacy nonprofit and was a freelance reporter for a variety of publications. He writes regularly about news innovation and best business practices on his personal blog here and curates a personal monthly newsletter of ideas and links here. The bicycle commuter loves cities, urban politics and squabbling about neighborhood boundaries.

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How do I furlough employees, and support them when they return?

company culture

Jul. 9, 2020 11:06 am

How do I furlough employees, and support them when they return?

By Christopher Wink /

Hear from two HR veterans in this episode of Technical.ly's TWIJ Show: Talia Edmundson, Philadelphia-based principal and founder of HRnB Consulting and former HR lead for RevZilla, and Tamara Rasberry, founder of D.C.-based Rasberry Consulting.

company culture

Jun. 9, 2020 12:51 pm

How do I talk about race at work?

By Christopher Wink /

Hear from two diversity and cultural competency experts on long-term change and short-term starts on this episode of The TWIJ Show from Technical.ly.

To white organizational leaders: Silence is violence. Here’s what you should do now

access

Jun. 1, 2020 7:39 am

To white organizational leaders: Silence is violence. Here’s what you should do now

By Christopher Wink /

After a weekend of social unrest, it's important to be reminded that white leaders must create the space for honest dialogue and action.

Should we replace human resources with people operations?

company culture

May 26, 2020 7:17 am

Should we replace human resources with people operations?

By Christopher Wink /

For the sixth episode of Technical.ly's TWIJ Show, we asked Protenus Chief People Officer Megan Emhoff and Linode Director of People Operations Vincent Palochko.

How do I virtually hire for technical roles?

software development

May 18, 2020 2:31 pm

How do I virtually hire for technical roles?

By Christopher Wink /

Whether you represent an always-remote company or are hiring remotely for other reasons, hear tips in the fifth episode of The TWIJ Show, an interview series from Technical.ly about building better companies.

Entrepreneurship was already in decline. Now what’s going to happen?

civic

May 5, 2020 7:15 am

Entrepreneurship was already in decline. Now what’s going to happen?

By Christopher Wink /

Contrary to common perception, rates of new firm creation and small firm employment were both already trending down in the United States.

How do I change company strategy quickly — like, say, during a pandemic?

growth

May 4, 2020 7:04 am

How do I change company strategy quickly — like, say, during a pandemic?

By Christopher Wink /

Get tips on episode four of The TWIJ Show, featuring Dipanwita Das, the CEO and founder of Sorcero, and Shana Glenzer, now the VP of marketing and communications at Diligent.

growth

Apr. 27, 2020 7:15 am

How do I maintain a ‘growth mindset’ for my company during a downturn?

By Christopher Wink /

During an economic crisis or even a recession, how can growth companies keep learning and adapting? Technical.ly's TWIJ Show takes on the topic with Catalyte CEO Jake Hsu and Guru CEO Rick Nucci.

growth

Apr. 20, 2020 11:23 am

When should I shut down my startup?

By Christopher Wink /

It's the most challenging question in entrepreneurship. What is the adversity to overcome and what is a sign to move on? It's the focus of the second episode of Technical.ly's TWIJ Show.

An all-staff letter from Technically Media’s CEO about our values

company culture

Apr. 17, 2020 7:33 am

An all-staff letter from Technically Media’s CEO about our values

By Christopher Wink /

Like every company, ours has been rocked by a pandemic and economic crisis. Here's one way our team is handling it.