Tip – When asked what frustrates a person most about working with a recruiter, it’s the same response. It’s that recruiters don’t follow up and people are left hanging. Having worked with one long ago, I can relate to this frustration. However, now that I’m on the other side of things, I hear the same[…]
When looking for a new position, a person has to consider many things, one of which is whether to work with a recruiter. And if one does decide to, then which recruiter or firm is best? The same can be said when a company is hiring – should they use a recruiting firm, and if[…]
When was the last time there were no rumors about a merger or acquisition in bio/pharma? It seems there is a new list of potential deals almost every week. While that may seem exciting for the industry, stockholders, and potential patients, it can be very nerve wracking for the employees. Imagine walking into work, a[…]
One of the most frustrating experiences for many people is waiting, and it’s even worse when one feels rushed or pushed to move faster than we’d like. We experience this daily in traffic, waiting to check out in line, holding on the phone for a scheduled call, interviewing for a new position, or waiting[…]
Many people think goals are a necessary evil while others have their goals mapped out in incredible detail. Why do some people have such disdain for them while others eagerly embrace? I believe it’s because they see the value in goal setting and with our fast-paced world, now is more important than ever. If executed[…]
Employee retention is addressed every day in conversations, articles, postings, etc. Why is this topic of such importance? Companies spend thousands of dollars and countless hours recruiting candidates, on-boarding employees and training them with the ultimate goal of retaining them. And yet, article after article states that people, especially millennials, will only stay in a job for[…]
Several years ago there was so much top-tier regulatory talent on the market that companies could take their time making hiring decisions. It truly was an employer’s market. Unfortunately, some companies are still taking too long, losing out on a much harder to recruit talent pool. In fact, recently several companies told us they have[…]
Every year time seems to move faster and faster and in the world of Life Sciences, it accelerates even more rapidly. It seems that almost every day we hear of a new company, a merger or acquisition, a drug failure, and so on. And then we watch how everyone scrambles (the media, investors,[…]
The word “change” can emit a range of emotions from fear, anxiety and anger to anticipation and excitement. But change really just represents a transition from a known to an unknown. Every year we see enormous changes in life sciences and that trickles down to regulatory affairs. Sherry Keramidis’ interview regarding her 20-year career with[…]
Every year we hear about “New Year’s Resolutions” and we’re asked if we’ve made one. In a few weeks, the news will be talking about how gyms have thinned out and people are quitting. Statistics show that only 8 percent of people will keep a resolution. Reasons why include no plan, unrealistic expectations and/or goals,[…]
