Lab Culture
An employee who has become discouraged will not perform at the level he or she is capable of achieving. In addition, they can begin to draw others down to their level. It is important for a manager to know how to recognize a discouraged employee and
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Managers need to understand work groups, organizational practices and individual employee characteristics
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The Pittcon Networking Committee is pleased to announce the topics for the Conferee Networking Sessions for Pittcon 2010 from March 1 through March 4, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
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The Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) has announced an education based addition to the already strong collaboration with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
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Last week I received a phone call from a lab manager asking if there was literature or guidelines for cleaning up the glassware clutter and chemicals in his research lab. I had nothing to offer. Do you?
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In a poor economy, employees are reluctant to give up their jobs because they worry more about finding a new one. However, this does not mean that you can just assume they will stay regardless of what you do. Nor does it mean you don't need to recogn
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The Introduction to your Employee Handbook is more than just a few words about your company. It lets your employees understand the importance of the handbook and includes an area for employees to sign to acknowledge they have read the handbook.
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Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) has been named one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2009. LTI is an accredited, independent testing and calibration laboratory in business since 1984. The company employs over 100 engineers, chemists, technicians, inspectors and support staff on two work shifts.
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To recognize members for their distinguished contributions to the field of materials science and engineering, the 2009 Class of Fellows has been announced by ASM International, the U.S.-based materials information society.
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Analtech, Inc., the only U.S.-based manufacturer of thin layer chromatography plates, was inducted Wednesday into MarketingSherpa's 2009 Viral Marketing Hall of Fame for the company's viral video, "The Adventures of Ana L'Tech."
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The new biomechanics research laboratory located in room 208 of Norris Hall at Virginia Tech has been named the Kevin P. Granata Biomechanics Laboratory as an enduring tribute to the late engineering professor who lost his life on April 16, 2007.
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