Cover Story | Volume 17 - Issue 8 | October 2022
Preparing for Difficult Decisions
Seven tips to help lab managers navigate a layoff
Sections
Management Tips
Three Keys to Making Quick Decisions
How to improve timely decision-making for the lab
Leadership and Staffing
Preparing for Difficult Decisions
Seven tips to help lab managers navigate a layoff
How to Become a Person of Influence
Cultivating your influence skills can benefit your career, your lab, and the business as a whole
Labs Less Ordinary
How to Conduct Research in a Flying Lab
NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science Laboratory completes scientific missions high above the Earth
Business Management
The Business Case for Boosting Employee Engagement
Improving engagement will positively impact both employee satisfaction and business success
Asset Management
Repair or Replace? Red Flags to Look For in Your Equipment
Signs like safety concerns and poor efficiency may demonstrate the need for an upgrade
Lab Design and Furnishings
How to Ensure a Positive Relationship Between Lab and Design Teams
Collaboration and technology improve the design process to achieve successful new lab buildings and renovations
Lab Health and Safety
Persuading Others Toward a Culture of Safety
Storytelling is a powerful tool to convince others to comply with safety guidelines
INSIGHTS
Chromatography in Cannabis Testing
Key considerations to choosing a method that's best for a lab's specific needs
Product Focus
Ducted Versus Ductless Fume Hoods
Modern safety and eco-friendly features make ductless fume hoods a suitable option for some labs
Switching to Hydrogen Gas
Ongoing shortages of helium fuel a transition to hydrogen in many labs, and here's what it takes to make the switch
Incubators and Shakers: Navigating the Used Market
What to know before buying a pre-owned incubator or shaker
Inventory Management Solutions in the Modern Laboratory
Learn about the benefits of inventory management systems and selecting the right one
The Role of Ion Chromatography in Environmental Sciences
Ion chromatography can help isolate the identity of analytes with high precision