Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum, one of the leading global manufacturers of vacuum pumps and systems, signed a contract with a distributor for the Commonwealth of Independent States CIS region. This contract will be the basis for a strategic partnership with Vacuummash, the leading vacuum pump and -systems suppliers in Russia and will facilitate the access to the CIS States.

With the downturn in the economy, many companies have cut back on training. A lot of employees view training as an expense they can’t afford and besides, if the company doesn’t pay for it, it must not be too important. This eventually hurts employees that don’t realize their talent is their best asset.

Research from North Carolina State University shows companies that screen the social media accounts of job applicants alienate potential employees – making it harder for them to attract top job candidates.

Drs. Warren and Roberta (Robin) Heydenberk of Lehigh University's College of Education provide their take on the harmful effects of bullying among adults and offer a solution to prevent and end the practice.

We’re just now starting to see the drawbacks of how technology is affecting our interactions in the real, physical world

Everyone brings their own personal baggage with them to work. People make poor choices, act rashly and defend their own comfort zones. People have agendas all their own that often have nothing to do with the work agenda that you, as the manager, are promoting.

In this session you will master powerful and dynamic ways to overcome the thoughts and feelings that stand in the way of your success.

The Association of Laboratory Managers (ALMA) has recognized an outstanding laboratory manager each year since 2002 with the Excellence in Laboratory Management Award sponsored by Agilent Technologies.

We will look at why people resist change, how to assess the readiness of your group for change, and how to apply the “best practices” models to changes you are facing.

University of Delaware researcher gets to the root of why women leave STEM fields.

Most Americans spend the bulk of their waking hours at work. Some say that Americans’ “best” hours are given to their employers. If workers like their jobs and/or workplace, they can accept that reality without a fight. Yet, when employees find themselves working with really difficult people, life at work can be extra trying or downright exasperating!