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Quita Highsmith on changing the face of HR in the pharmaceutical industry

HR Digest

We also work with hiring managers to eliminate unconscious bias and ensure that hiring decisions are based on competencies, not just the experiences listed on a resume. In fact, all prospective hiring managers at Genentech are now required to take Unconscious Bias training, and be certified for Inclusive Hiring before adding to their team.

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What to Do When Your Boss Is the Conflict

Lead from Within

I often get calls from HR managers about difficult leaders who need help, but one stands out in my memory. It was from the HR director of a pharmaceutical company, who said, “We have an executive who’s arrogant, angry and forceful all the time and he’s constantly causing conflict—he’s a menace to the organization.”. The Leadership Gap.

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Ensuring PPE Compliance and Overcoming Resistance in the Workplace

Strategy Driven

Provide Adequate Training and Education Most workers will understand why they should wear PPE if managers and leaders explain why doing so is important. The PPE’s materials should also be flexible, not rough or itchy, have proper moisture management, and adhere to other comfort requirements.

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Life Sciences Executive Search Firms: Bridging Biotech and Leadership

N2Growth Blog

The Importance of Executive Search and Leadership Development to the Growth of the Life Sciences Industry Ensuring that organizations have access to top talent for key leadership positions and that talent is sufficiently supported and developed is critical to the growth of the life sciences industry.

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What Drives Insider Sales Before IPOs

The Horizons Tracker

“Our research, however, documents a positive effect on IPO valuation from informing investors of future innovation plans. The research has a number of things for managers to consider when they’re taking their firms public. Investors appear to view it as the clearest indication that the IPO firm will be competitive.

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5 Convincing Benefits of Sustainable Business Practices

Strategy Driven

Fortunately, with the help of demand management , you can track your energy requirements and capacity and control costs. It instills the consumers with a sense of affiliation or positive associations with the company, boosting the brand image and customer loyalty. Patagonia serves as a good example. Conclusion.

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How To Respond When Employees Make A Mistake

The Horizons Tracker

A new paper from the University of Southern California outlines how managers can respond to employees who both make honest-to-goodness mistakes and those who err through misconduct so that the employees don’t feel ostracized by their organization. Also, employees can be protected by tenure.

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