There are often problem employees even in downsized organizations that have already reduced their staffs. In some ways an organization such as a work group, team or department is like a person. All it takes is one problem employee and the entire orga
You have about a 20% chance of becoming disabled at some point in your career. A 2002 National Science Foundation study indicates this is the case for scientists and engineers (www.nsf.gov/pubs/2002/nsf029024/nsf029024.pdf). This report indicates, &l
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published the final version of a special publication that can help organizations to more effectively integrate information security risk planning into...
Many global corporations have laboratories located in several or more countries. Laboratory managers can benefit greatly by establishing a corporate intranet social networking site or utilizing an already existing one. A corporate intranet social net
LIMS, ELNs, SDMS and other systems have altered laboratory workflow and changed the skill sets required in modern, automated laboratories. The need for new skills is accelerating even faster as new informatics and robotics products come to market.
Thermo Fisher Scientific today announced two new seminars to educate and inform researchers on how to use ultrapure water to ensure reproducible results. The new seminars, available exclusively in North America, include Pure Water 101 and...
Anecdotal information suggests that some firms place job advertisements that discourage the unemployed from applying. Employers and staffing agencies have advertised jobs in technology fields such as electrical engineering noting that only currently
The first edition in the chronicles of our heroes, The League of Light. This animated comic, shows the origins of 3 of our heroes and the rise of the villain, Dark Current. It’s a race against time to stop Dr. Emmerich Dunkelheit before he trig