Business Management

Key lessons from a year of managing a lab during the COVID-19 crisis and how to apply them

To be successful as an industry, we must look past the outdated idea that laboratory personnel must be in the lab full-time  

Recent report on how successful businesses have navigated the pandemic offers helpful lessons to lab managers

How transparent communication improves teamwork around the lab

Increased demand creates new opportunities for pre-owned equipment, but buyers need to consider price and reliability

Remote audits are an effective way to ensure the safety of laboratory employees and auditors from COVID-19 concerns, while ensuring that laboratories comply with standards

Keeping your lab and its valuable data protected is at the heart of any lab manager’s role

Maintaining compliance is crucial to a lab's reputation and business success

Tips to ensure more “wins” for leaders and help teams consistently reach their goals

A few simple questions will help you understand equipment warranties and better protect your investments

A guide to digital tools that enhance workflows and support remote work

Remote tools can overcome the challenges of today, with lasting benefits for the future

Getting the lab up and running takes coordinated effort

Five strategies to ensure a successful lab design project

How to build a workflow strategy around the needs and capabilities of your lab staff

What’s at risk, and how to plan for disaster events

Pre-owned systems offer many advantages, provided labs do their homework

When deciding whether automation will benefit your lab operations, there are several things to consider

There are three main approaches lab managers typically take when spending money on instrument maintenance and repair

A compass for funding programs for all types of industry R&D work, including basic research, applied research, and experimental development