Lab Leadership
There is hardly a company in the world that hasn't been affected by the global economic downturn. In an economy such as ours, management should help alleviate the stress put on employees worrying about job security. Communication is key, and when staff members are aware of an organization's goals, productivity and motivation improve.
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Many people are paying close attention to signs that they may be next up for a layoff. Job shedding has accelerated since the start of the year, so here's one sign to watch out for: the boss's cold shoulder...
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Battelle will work collaboratively with the public-private partnership announced by the White House to strengthen the nations competitiveness through increasing the scale and scope of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.
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A laboratory to address the criteria of effective international law emerges at a critical juncture as the global community grapples with such difficult issues as climate change, resource management, human rights, economic stability and security.
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GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), has opened voting for its annual IN Cell Image Competition .
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When interviewing a job candidate, do you adhere strictly to a grading scale or do you sometimes modify the job requirements based on the unique qualifications of the candidate?
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Welcome to the updated "Editor's Buzz," now a blog. As editor-in-chief of Lab Manager Magazine, I have a unique bird's eye view on the world of lab management. With this perspective, I will be weighing in on a variety of topics that should be of keen
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A new program at Abbott Labs gives those 55+ but not yet able to retire a chance to extend their working years at peak pay
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Global supercomputer leader Cray Inc. today acknowledges the Cray XT5(TM) supercomputer, nicknamed "Jaguar," located at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for achieving another supercomputing milestone.
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The Rutgers Mini-MBA: BioPharma Innovation brings Rutgers thought-leaders and senior industry executives into the classroom in an intensive training program focused on the strategic, regulatory, and management issues confronting the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. This innovative executive development opportunity provides a comprehensive business foundation...
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Beginning this month, Lab Manager Magazine will feature the blog, Laboratory Management Matters, wherein each week Ph.D chemist, John K. Borchardt will discuss important aspects of laboratory management along with other topics of interest.
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Laboratory management matters even if lab managers are largely unsung heroes in science history. The third word in the title of this blog is a verb representing this opinion. It can also be a noun reflecting the many matters or aspects of lab managem
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