As we look ahead to global recovery and relaunch, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cast a shadow on many countries and plague economic activity. The Life Sciences sector is a crucial pillar, supporting a wave of economic growth and plugging the gap to solve world health challenges. To continue innovating and fuelling economic activity post-pandemic, the sector needs a str...

​The pharma and life sciences sectors are currently facing a war for talent.As disruptive technologies evolve and high demands for specialists in branches such as biotechnology continue to grow, companies are now focusing on developing attractive employer brands to attain the best quality talent available.A strong employer brand is built around an Employer Value Proposition,...

The historical events of the past year made most firms pivot and re-evaluate their talent acquisition processes. Despite the resetting of traditional workplace rules, on the back of many businesses continuing to limit travel and in-person collaboration, what can be said for the virtual recruitment landscape then? At EPM Scientific, a subsidiary brand of the Phaidon Interna...

As many businesses are finally reopening their doors, the life sciences workplace will be virtually unrecognizable. What short and long-term impact will the pandemic have on the workplace? How will these changes affect talent? What does this guide explore?Short term impactRedesigning the workplace for human healthNegative and positive impacts of social distancingRisk assessm...

​​The global relevance of equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I), as a business value and organizing principle, remains a key concern for recruiters and many organizations.ED&I is a powerful enabler of innovation and growth; companies that lead with this progressive course of action, not only address systemic barriers, but drive impactful change within all areas of ...

There is overwhelming evidence that companies with diverse workforces perform better on every possible metric, with diversity positively impacting every level of a business, from the cleaning staff to the board of directors. Bringing in as many perspectives, working styles and experience as possible to a workplace leads to integration, success and growth to those businesses ...

​The legacy of the global pandemic and the future of work is yet to be determined. As firms carve out a path forward, there are signs that the flexible working paradigm may be the solution to the impending talent challenge, namely the battle of acquisition and retention. The special Forbes feature, in partnership with our parent company Phaidon International, raises prominen...

​In light of the anxiety and stress caused by the global health crisis and its fallout, it’s no wonder that many have felt the weight of the past twelve months on their shoulders. Social isolation, video call fatigue, and an increase in employee burnout are some of the driving factors impacting the lives of so many this year. Whether you are struggling to stay motivated, fee...

​Workforce flexibility, employee wellbeing, and the rise of technology dominated talent topics last year and continues to be a focal point for 2021. There is a discussion concerning talent mobility that, in many ways, may have been swept under the carpet on the back of the global pandemic. This raises the question, has the pandemic halted the movement of talent through the l...

At the beginning of 2020, many functions within life science companies were firmly thrust into a remote working trajectory, a watershed year for digital transformation within the workplace. For the past year, the high-speed mass adoption of flexible working required employers to redefine and re-examine the workplace. If flexible agility, clinical trial innovations, and bioin...

​Together for a fairer, healthier world. ​Today, April 7th, marks World Health Day. This year´s theme calls for urgent action to eliminate health inequities around the world and mobilize action in order to attain better health for everyone and leave no one behind. On World Health Day 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on leaders to monitor health inequaliti...

Throughout the last year, we saw movements in all industries when it came to the ever-changing legal recruitment market, especially within the Life Sciences space which, in this environment, is more important than ever. Our team, who exclusively focus on the Legal Life Sciences market had had to adapt, like many others, to a new way of working and ensure we continue to supp...

The global health crisis caused by Covid-19 resulted in many becoming accustomed to spending far more time at home than usual. With the days blending seamlessly into the next, how have individuals made productive use of this time during local lockdowns and periods of self-isolation? Some utilized this new-found time to prioritize self-care, rediscover a particular passion, o...

​This year's International Women's Day theme #ChooseToChallenge represents the idea of challenging norms related to gender equality to create change. At EPM Scientific, we choose to challenge and promote gender diversity and inclusion. Alexandria Boyer, Principal Consultant - Medical Communications at EPM Scientific, shares her thoughts on this year's theme, and how she cho...

This year's International Women's Day theme #ChooseToChallenge represents the idea of challenging norms related to gender equality to create change. At EPM Scientific, we choose to challenge and promote gender diversity and inclusion. Kennedy Stewart, VP- Strategic Client Advisor at EMP Scientific, shares her thoughts on this year's theme, and how she chooses to challenge i...

This year's International Women's Day theme #ChooseToChallenge represents the idea of challenging norms related to gender equality to create change. At EPM Scientific, we choose to challenge and promote gender diversity and inclusion. Estella Nchumuluh, Principal Recruiter - Life Science Industry, shares her thoughts on this year's theme, and how she chooses to challenge in...

​A challenging world is an alert world. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day. At EPM Scientific, we choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world.From challenge comes change, we have an interview...

No-one likes to talk about pay but are you missing out on a hard-earned raise? Time to break the taboo and secure the pay rise you deserve. Start by asking.​Know your worthBe prepared. Don't let impostor syndrome get the better of you and undervalue yourself. Likewise, don't expect your line manager to have a new salary already calculated for you in case you finally plucked ...

​More than 90% of CEOs report that diversity is a top business priority, yet the dial towards progress has moved forward slowly in recent years. With diversity and inclusion at the top of the agenda, we explore the current state of affairs for women in color in life sciences and the underlying processes within recruitment that may create obstacles to increasing their represe...

It’s tempting to enter 2021 with blind optimism, eager to put the challenges of 2020 behind us. However, to learn as much as possible from the adversities we all faced last year, we’d like to suggest that we begin 2021 with a brief period of reflection. Rather than making a New Year’s Resolution this year, perhaps more can be achieved by reflecting on the challenges of 2020 ...