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Company leadership has a significant influence on work environment and job satisfaction. Great leaders go beyond merely guiding teams to success; they intentionally foster a positive culture, establish trust, and in so doing, improve employee job satisfaction. These three elements form the foundation of organizational success, driving both employee retention and productivity. But how exactly …

Employee retention is a growing concern as The Great Resignation continues. Employees are leaving their jobs in record numbers and finding more fulfilling opportunities. One way to combat this problem is by conducting stay interviews. These discussions help uncover the reasons employees remain with or leave an organization. The information uncovered during a stay interview …

Running a lab requires a high level of safety training. Because your employees handle potentially dangerous chemicals, they need to understand proper protocols to effectively handle them. Even if your employees have prior lab experience, you must regularly train them on lab-specific protocols. Because all labs are different, proper training is required to maintain safety …

Listing soft skills on your management resume is an integral part of your job search. Because interpersonal skills such as leadership, decision making, and organization are easier to develop than they are to teach, hiring managers emphasize the importance of hiring candidates with strong soft skills. Unlike some soft skills, necessary hard skills can be …

Setting attainable goals with your team members is essential for their career development. The more opportunities they have for professional growth, the longer your employees are likely to remain with your organization. With the new year approaching, now is an excellent time to meet with your staff members and begin planning their next 12 months. …

As a lab manager, you play a key role in creating team culture. Your attitudes and behaviors set the example for how things are done, so you want to create the best culture you can. Implement these tips to cultivate a positive team culture. Ask How Your Team Members Are Doing Your employees’ mental health …