I’ve been anxiously waiting for my Michelle Wie West LPGA hoodie to arrive and I was getting a little worried until I checked online and learned it has sold out twice since launching in April! I am in good company and probably not the only one wondering! This success is just great – profits from […]
The 18th season of Bravo’s cooking competition Top Chef recently premiered. It follows the basic cooking show format – chefs cook, are judged, and someone is eliminated. Top Chef is a season-long competition with a hefty cash prize and other perks for the winner. I enjoy the competition and perhaps get a few inspirations for […]
The news from space is exciting! There seem to be new developments all the time and it is exciting to see the success that women in space are having in particular. They are making incredible contributions and while it’s hard to choose from the many accomplished women in the field, here are a few inspirational […]
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 […]