​Should flexible working be a staple of job offers, and what are the best questions hiring managers should ask in a job interview?Here at EPM Scientific we hosted an exclusive gathering of Biotech companies to connect and learn from each other, answering the above questions and more. This exclusive round table discussion was led by Charles Spence, expert in Clinical talent...

​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 Inter...

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 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 the corp...

​​​Flexible working has been a growing trend for many years; with the outbreak of COVID-19, this trend has reached its tipping point.  For many employers, flexible working arrangements have been the only way to handle the unprecedented challenges the pandemic brought about; with 78% of workers now saying they want increased flexibility in their work moving forward, it will b...

​​Nobody yet knows what the legacy of COVID-19 will be. HR and recruitment experts are increasingly concerned businesses which do survive this period will face a further crisis in the shape of talent acquisition and retention in ‘the new normal’.​Anxiety about the workforce is not new: a recent PWC study found 80% of CEOs are either extremely or somewhat concerned about thei...

​The Covid-19 pandemic has put working-from-home firmly on the agenda. A recent poll by Phaidon International found that 81% of the life sciences workforce want their employer to continue offering working-from-home flexibility. However, 1 in 5 employees believe their employer would reject any attempt to negotiate a more flexible working arrangement.   Organizations who respo...

​​​In the European life sciences industry, many hiring managers have endured the length and breadth of the talent shortage. For years, every job post has been met with a trickle of responses, so much so that you have waited nervously to see if the source finally dries up. You have revised, rethought, and remade every aspect of your talent acquisition process, several times o...

In Germany and all over Europe, many businesses in the Life Sciences industry are facing major changes. These are unprecedented times and it's difficult to know what the "right" thing to do is. Although there is less physical presence, there is a massive increase in medical care, and remote working. If you are a hiring manager and you've put a lot of time and effort into se...

The hiring process has transformed for many companies because of the Covid-19 epidemic, however the demand for talent remains as strong as ever; especially within the Life science industry.With more people working from home in Germany than ever before, this could be an opportunity to adapt your recruitment process. Video interviews create more opportunity for both companies ...

​​The race is on for a gender equal workforce throughout the life sciences sector. In Germany, one third of scientists and engineers are women (33%), significantly behind the European Union average of 40%. How can we address the imbalance?  Bethan Williams, SVP - Head of Commercial at EPM Scientific, discusses the unique position that recruiters play in furthering gender equ...

​As a hiring manager, it is important to build a positive employer brand, and even the toughest part of the recruitment process - turning down candidates after an application and an interview - needs to be considered carefully. A candidate who has been rejected badly, or not heard any feedback at all, has the power to damage your overall employer brand. Within the German ph...

​Leading a team within the German pharma and life sciences sector requires building a team which is productive, innovative and happy. The presence of a toxic employee can put this in danger, as behaviour such as gossip, bullying and manipulation can quickly lead to a loss of enthusiasm and wellbeing across an entire team. As a leader, a situation where a toxic employee is af...

​Hiring within the competitive job market of the German pharma and life sciences industry means when you find your ideal new hire, you will want to keep hold of them. When onboarding an employee onto a new role, it can take over a year to complete a comprehensive onboarding process which ensures your employee is productive and comfortable. Developing an onboarding process w...

​Finding the ideal candidate for a role within the pharma and life sciences in Germany can be a difficult task. Alongside many technical and skills-based specifications for roles, you also need to find a candidate who will make an ideal and long-term fit within the unique culture of your company. To find the right talent, you need to extend your recruitment strategies to loo...

​Hiring within the German pharma and life sciences sector can feel like a battle to secure top talent in the industry, and once you have secured those skilled workers, you won’t want to let them go. Many companies solve this by making higher salary offers to those who have announced that they are leaving for a more lucrative offer with a rival. Counter-offers are often accep...

​Businesses within the pharma and life sciences sector in Germany are concerned with both attracting and retaining top talent to help companies grow and stay ahead in terms of skills and knowledge on the team. A great way of finding top talent is to look beyond the local talent pool and hire talent from across the globe. To do this, companies are now expected to put together...

​Hiring within the busy German pharma and life sciences can be difficult when skilled candidates are in high demand. When hiring for crucial positions, you may find that candidates will be handling offers from several companies and are considering their options. Taking a strategic approach to salary negotiations will help them run smoothly and secure your ideal candidate qui...

​Berlin is growing into a hub for the pharma, life sciences and MedTech industries, with more than 500 companies employing 30,000 people in Germany’s capital, with continual growth reflected in an increasing employment rate. Companies across Germany are looking for skilled recruits with a knowledge of both biology and tech, leading to fierce competition among hiring managers...

​A 2018 report by the Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW) revealed a large gap in STEM talent available in Germany, with over 300,000 unfilled positions across the country. Pharma and life sciences companies must now work on attracting the best scientific talent available, with aims to recruit globally to overcome any shortages. Engaging exceptional talent requires workin...