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Diversity and inclusion have become top priorities in the clinical research field as companies work hard to increase representation in terms of gender, ethnicity, neuro-diversity, age, race, and more. A major reason why companies struggle to improve diversity in the workplace is that it is difficult to measure. Inclusion can be even harder to measure [...]
If we’ve learned anything from the pandemic it should be the importance of resilience because adversity in life is all but inevitable. Consider some of the most successful business leaders in history who suggest that defeat and failure can actually be the keys to success because you can emerge stronger than before by accepting losses [...]
Many employers have reported struggling with negative workplace morale during the pandemic. It’s a significant and detrimental issue for many organizations around the pharmaceutical industry because it can lead to lower productivity and increased turnover. Let’s take a look at some things that could be causing low morale before we discuss some solutions: Micromanagement Unrealistic [...]
From feelings of guilt to sadness from leaving behind the colleagues that you’ve gotten to know over the years, it’s easy to get attached to a job and company making it difficult to leave. But there are plenty of valid reasons why resigning may be the best choice. It’s important to remember that if you [...]
Constant change and increasing competitive pressure are some of the challenges that leaders in the biotech industry have to work through on a regular basis. Management skills, an ability to inspire employees, and having sound financial judgement are important qualities for leaders to have, but if you really want to impel your team to their [...]
Workplace negativity is a challenge that businesses face even in the best of times. Because of the pandemic, many employers were forced to close or lost a significant amount of business over the past several months, sending unemployment numbers skyrocketing across the country. Now, a growing number of organizations are dealing with increases in workplace [...]
The pharmaceutical industry continues to adapt to a whirlwind of advancements, along with the movement toward improving patient outcomes, better and faster analysis and improving the safety of drug development. If you’re looking to step up the career ladder, then it’s going to take just the right combination of hard and soft skills. Here is [...]
We still don’t know what the future of work culture is going to be as we continue to navigate the fallout of COVID-19. Meanwhile, the CDC continues to emphasize that employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace that protects clients and employees alike. Some of the amenities that employees once took for [...]
From housework and the television to texts and background noise, there are a variety of things that can distract you when working from home. Still, contract research organizations have long known the benefits of utilizing a remote workforce. New data even suggests that many professionals are more productive working remotely. Employees spend more time focused [...]
The pandemic has affected the bottom line for many companies within the pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical research fields, and has made businesses more vulnerable. While it seems logical to lay off employees to cut costs, layoffs may not be necessary to weather the storm. Here are some alternatives to layoffs. The Problem with Layoffs No [...]
