My first article this month reviewed some facts about female founders. I’m not the only one commenting on the challenges they face. xdeck, a European platform to help founders with revolutionary ideas, thought this subject needed more scrutiny. They interviewed 15 of...
Talent Development
Measuring Female Founders – An Update
In the ever-evolving entrepreneurship landscape, female founders continue to make significant strides despite persistent challenges. This article delves into the progress and obstacles women face in the startup ecosystem, drawing from various sources to provide an...
Talent Acquisition and Retention is Broken!
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted many flaws in talent acquisition and retention strategies. Companies cannot find suitable candidates to fill positions, yet skilled individuals still need to get a callback after submitting their applications. It's taking weeks to...
What are Skills-Based Talent Practices, and Why Should I Care?
Skills-Based Talent Practices – So What? Image by creativeart on freepik.com There are at least three reasons why your company should want to use skills-based talent practices: Find the Right People For many years, a best practice for sourcing new hires was posting a...
Thinking About Hiring a New CEO?
When should a startup hire a new CEO versus developing their skills? It's a loaded question with no straightforward answer. In this article, we explore the seven stages of the startup life cycle, the roles and responsibilities of a CEO, and three valuable questions to...
Hiring for Your Company’s Future
Photo by Ernie Journeys on Unsplash Note: I used the AI Assist Drafting in Notion to generate some topics and content blocks. As a business owner or manager, hiring the right people is crucial for the growth and success of your company. However, the tight employment...
How Does Cross-Curriculum Learning Support Bioscience Talent Development?
Photo by LexScope on Unsplash Over the past year, talent shortages across many industries were a frequent news story, and we expect the shortfall to increase over time. Finding employees ready to succeed is at the top of every HR and hiring manager's mind, yet...
Resolving the Biomanufacturing Talent Shortage
I’ve been working on talent development projects since 2018. Still, this effort kicked into a higher gear in 2020 when we received a grant to develop a Bioscience Career Launch program in our regional high schools. I’ve learned much from my colleagues and our...