Webinar
It’s time to update my September 2011 “Lab Manager” article (http://labmanager.com/articles.asp?ID=718) on what has happened to closed U.S. pharmaceutical, chemical and oil industry laboratories This blog will discuss recent d
| 4 min read
When applying for jobs many older job hunters hear the dreaded words, “I’m sorry, you’re over-qualified.” Sometimes this is a euphemism for too old; sometimes it means hiring managers fear the candidate would cost too much. So
| 4 min read
There is a fine line between helping staff members with workplace problems and enabling them in ways that promote persistence of the problem. Of course, as a manager, you should help staff members who need it. However, you should not help staff membe
| 3 min read
Hear Emily Anna Bridges go over the details of her experiences with the old and the new water purification systems and learn more from a technical expert, Maricar Tarun, PhD, at EMD Millipore about point-of-use systems and their features and uses.
Available on DemandThere 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
| 3 min read
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
| 5+ min read
This webcast will provide you with pointers on how to keep your star employees working for your lab.
Available on DemandMany 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
| 4 min read
This webinar will help you deal effectively with the constant changes that take place in laboratories.Available on Demand
This webcast will provide you with tips on how to get people within your lab excited about change and reinvention.
Available on DemandAnecdotal 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
| 4 min read
This week we’ll continue our discussion of how to be a good manager in tough times. Additional constructive manager behaviors are discussed below. Accept responsibility Accept blame when appropriate. Pre
| 4 min read
