Michael Butler is a reporter for Technical.ly in Philly and a Report For America corps member for 2020-2021. He graduated from Temple University in 2016. In 2019, he was one of the recipients of the Lenfest Institute for Journalism’s inaugural Next Generation Award grant, and selected by the Maynard Institute for Journalism to be a Maynard 200 fellow. Report for America is an initiative of The Groundtruth Project that pairs young journalists with local newsrooms. This position is supported by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism.
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Oct. 22, 2021 12:49 pm
7 ways clinical trials can be more inclusive for people of color
In order for a medicine to help the general population, it follows that the development process should reflect all of the people it seeks to treat. Historically, though, clinical trials haven't. Four clinical research pros discuss how to change their industry.
Oct. 18, 2021 1:05 pm
For some tech pros, overworking is a step toward a goal. For others, it’s about survival
A side gig-laden software engineer and a bootstrapping founder juggling multiple roles alongside startup growth are among the technologists whose work week far exceeds 40 hours. Here's why they do it.
Sep. 22, 2021 7:43 am
Here’s how tech pros would describe their jobs to a 5-year-old
"My kids call me a 'website guy,' so that's what I do: I make the websites."
Jun. 29, 2021 2:48 pm
7 things orgs need to know about improving their DEI practices
At an AMA on Technical.ly's public Slack, Reclaim the Sector founder Sam Chenkin and Fearless COO John Foster discussed power, allyship and building more inclusive workspaces. "It's people with experiences of oppression that know what change is needed," Chenkin said.
Jun. 9, 2021 1:24 pm
The pandemic changed how startup founders network. Will it stay that way?
Reaching more people in different parts of the country with more efficiency helped entrepreneurs at a recent Technical.ly roundtable grow their businesses. But in making permanent change, consider how these improvements can be accessible to all.
May 19, 2021 3:14 pm
3 ways communities can help underrepresented founders succeed
Business leaders from Philly, Detroit and D.C. discussed ways to boost support and access during Introduced by Technical.ly 2021. For one: Reimagining what a city is known for can lead to pivots and new opportunity.
May 7, 2021 5:16 pm
Feeling optimistic? Tech job postings are up by 28% this quarter
A new Dice report shares how hiring has changed in Q1 2021.
Nov. 13, 2020 1:30 pm
These are the top 50 tech skills by job posting for Q3 2020
A new Dice jobs report examines trends in third-quarter tech job growth around the country.
Nov. 4, 2020 8:58 am
Leadership: Here’s how to support employees amid ongoing election uncertainty
It's not over, and when it is, your employees may need time to process the results. Organizational leaders from across the mid-Atlantic share advice for managing your teams after an intense presidential election season.
Oct. 8, 2020 11:56 am
Workplaces will be permanently transformed, even after COVID-19 is gone
Here's how SAP, Entercom and Power Home Remodeling are supporting employees during a challenging year, and their leadership's thoughts on which shifts — like remote work and commitments to racial equity — will stick.