April is Stress Awareness Month. There are very serious stressful situations that far too many are facing right now and it’s important that we’re aware of the ways that you can combat and alleviate stress. If you find yourself with serious negative feelings or prolonged depression, please reach out for help. But there are plenty […]
You’ve just hired a Pharmacovigilance Officer or finally filled all your open QC positions. You’re ecstatic! It wasn’t easy to find these talented people, so you want to make sure that you don’t lose them. What’s one of the best predictors of retention success? The employee’s onboarding experience. Companies that excel here retain 91 percent […]
Take a moment and think about your favorite song. What makes it so memorable? Which lyrics stick out in your head? Why does it stand out from the millions of other songs out there? A great resume is like a great song from a talented musical artist: it captures attention, it informs, and it sticks […]
Let’s start with some good news for those on the job hunt. Unemployment rates are falling (although, admittedly, they are higher than at the start of the pandemic), and there are more jobs out there now – whether you’re working with a staffing company or not. Unfortunately, a job search can be very draining if […]
Industry 4.0, or the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is upon us. There’s been talk of it coming and the lines have been blurry, but COVID-19 greatly accelerated a number of trends that are ushering a new era of manufacturing before our very eyes. The repercussions of the pandemic will be felt throughout 2021 and for a […]
Intersectionality. The word seems to be everywhere these days but what is intersectionality and how does it relate to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace? Intersectionality is an academic term that refers to how different aspects of a person combine and create overlapping areas of privilege and oppression. Originally coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw over […]
Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day are in March and both celebrate and bring attention to the “social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.” Which are substantial. Women are awesome and have been for centuries! Women inspire me. Women’s History Month inspires me. Seriously, it is truly important to recognize the contributions women […]
Menstrual stigma is real. Period poverty is real. Feminine products are expensive, not always available, and often taxed as a “luxury” item rather than as a necessity. This financial reality is replicated in most countries and is often aggravated by outdated cultural beliefs that stigmatize menstruation and impose isolation and other punishments. These all impact […]
In the first two months of 2020, the utilities sector outperformed the S&P 500. However, since COVID-19 changed the world, the sector has been distinctly underperforming. It’s clear that the pandemic served as a catalyst for many industries, accelerating trends that were already underway or in their infancy. The energy sector is no different, and […]