What do people think of your company? Have you stopped to reflect on your organization’s reputation? If not, you’re making a critical management mistake. In an era of Facebook and LinkedIn, building a positive presence can be just as important as the product or service you provide. Today we want to talk about one specific […]
The time is now! You’ve completed your training, you’ve researched the industry, and you’re ready to take the next step in your career as a lab technician. The essentials are probably already under your belt – the basic training, some experience, and your certification. However, the insider tricks and tips on how to cultivate an […]
Are you looking for an innovative way to boost your leadership abilities? Try a new approach and look for inspiration from top scientists. World-renowned academics and researchers often have insight we don’t think about from day to day. However, the scientific method isn’t just for lab coat professionals: you can use it to your advantage […]
What if we told you there was a solution to your job frustrations? Imagine a job where the clock doesn’t seem to stand still, and you don’t spend Sunday worrying about what awaits you in the morning. If you’re at the end of your rope and ready to take a chance on a new career […]
Heading into a brand new year can spark inspiration for many. If you are a manager looking to improve your leadership ability and create a more unified team, January is a great time to start fresh. Do you have some ideas but lack guidance? A terrific way to embrace change in the new year is […]
Along with social networks, mobile recruiting has grown to become highly effective for finding quality candidates. This is because more candidates are using mobile apps to search for career opportunities than ever before. LinkedIn published the findings of an extensive user behavior study that revealed 72 percent of professionals have used a mobile app to […]
In a candidate-driven job market, employers must do all they can to provide a positive experience for new hires during their first day and onward. Studies have shown that when employees are given a positive onboarding experience they are much more apt to stay with their employer longer. For example, Aberdeen Group conducted a study […]
Any company will need temporary workers from time to time. A sudden rush, peak times, shortage of manpower, employees calling in sick or going on abrupt leaves, sporadic business growth and any other operational demands can call for temporary workers. Now, companies and the temporary workers, both parties are aware that it is a contractual […]
The use of phone interviews to screen job candidates has become the norm for most hiring managers. With so many more people working remotely, companies find it too expensive to pay for travel for onsite interviews, and the increasing use of mobile apps and web-enabled communication systems – phone interviews make perfect sense. The only problem […]
In our previous article, how to deal with workplace bullies, we shared some tips for preventing bullying at work by employees. Incidents of bullies at work seem to be on the rise, many going undetected for months until a worker goes postal and harms another person. The good news is that human resources leaders and […]
