The R & D Director ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability. Directs and implements an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Being a R & D Director may require an advanced degree. Consults with top management and research and development team and makes recommendations based on research findings and product performance. In addition, R & D Director typically reports to top management. The R & D Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Crea... view job details

The R & D Manager develops and implements research and development procedures and techniques. Manages and directs the research and development programs to meet organizational needs and to capitalize on potential new products. Being a R & D Manager assesses the scope of research projects and ensures they are on time and within budget. Oversees complex research projects, analyzes results and provides recommendations based on findings. In addition, R & D Manager may require an advanced degree. Typically reports to a head of unit/director. The R & D Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-... view job details

The R & D Supervisor oversees personnel who utilize established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data and write technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations. Supervises activities in the research and development department. R & D Supervisor, a level II supervisor has authority for personnel actions and oversees most day to day operations of group. Ensures proper procedure, and helps devise new development techniques. In addition, R & D Supervisor may require a bachelor's degree in in area of specialty. Typically reports to a manager or head of... view job details

The R & D Engineer applies research theories, principles, and models when conducting experiments and research activities. Conducts research and development activities for an organization. Being a R & D Engineer assesses the scope of research projects and ensures projects are on time and within budget. Summarizes research results and communicates findings to internal and external bodies. In addition, R & D Engineer develops technical documentation for all projects. May require an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. Being a R & D Engineer contributes to moderately complex aspec... view job details

The Chief R & D Officer maintains an organization's competitive position and profitability by formulating research and development programs, policies, and procedures. Plans and directs all aspects of an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Being a Chief R & D Officer may require a master's degree. Investigates and identifies new technologies that align the organization development. In addition, Chief R & D Officer typically reports to top management. The Chief R & D Officer manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizatio... view job details

It Might Not Be Illegal, But Employers Should be Wary More than two weeks after the Associated Press reported on the trend of employers demanding access to applicants' Facebook accounts, politicians, job hunters and the social network itself continue to grapple with the story's ramifications. The uproar began when AP reporters Manuel Valdes and Shannon McFarland wrote a story recounting several incidents of jobseekers being asked to provide their Facebook passwords to potential employers or to log onto their accounts, allowing the hiring company to peruse private posts, messages and ph... view article details

The Research Status of Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia Vaccine The novel coronavirus pneumonia has spread to more than 160 countries and regions worldwide, and the virus has no specific medicine so far. Under these circumstances, the research and development of a vaccine is very important. Presently, many companies have participated in the research and development of vaccines, but four vaccine giants' attitudes toward coronavirus pneumonia vaccine are ambiguous. So now, the question becomes: which companies and institutions are involved in vaccine research and developme... view article details

How Masks Can Protect You against the Coronavirus At this point in time, the novel Coronavirus epidemic has impacted the entire world. Despite the pandemic's seriousness, many new hires have started work during the outbreak, so maintaining your new employees' health should be your first priority. Governments around the world are taking precautions to prevent the disease from rapidly spreading through quarantines and temporary closings of businesses. One method of health maintenance that's proven to be cost-effective and easy-to-do during these trying times is wearing masks. ... view article details

They call them the salt of the Earth; the people who spend their lives learning a specific labor, directly benefitting the public with effective service. There are all kinds of skilled laborers, many of whom choose to work at The Jim Beam Company – makers of the best-selling bourbon in the world. Meet Kevin Boone, Process Control Sr. Maintenance Supervisor at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. He works in one of the three principal Beam factories in the state, just twenty minutes outside Louisville. The history of the Beam brand dates back to 1795, when the first generation of the ... view article details

Flexible Workplaces Becoming the Norm When looking for a job, you're likely focused on what type of position you'd like to land and probably not paying attention to hiring trends or hiring manager surveys. In fact, you may not even know that a relatively recent Flexpaths-LinkedIn Virtual Think Tanks study suggested 'flexible' workplaces would become inevitable by 2015 because employers recognize their targeted employees expect some flexibility when it comes to their jobs. Many Workers Will Sacrifice Money for Flexibility Are you one of the 42 percent of working adults who wou... view article details

With over 25 years of leadership in DE&I, Jason R. Thompson is the creator of the CAPE Inclusion model and the author of Diversity and Inclusion Matter. He led DE&I programming for a community of 150K students and faculty at Western Governors University; he influenced DE&I strategies for over 1,000 global startups at Techstars; and he helped the US Olympic Committee set new standards for DE&I in sports. In this episode, Jason talks about how HR data can help businesses take practical steps toward improving their DE&I and growing strategically. March 21, 2024 Time Stamps Contact Inf... view blog & white papers details

Our panel of talented women impacting change in a variety of industries addressed a host of issues that women face as they navigate their career trajectory. A few of the issues the discussion addressed: Defining a personal brand The value of mentorship Navigating a male-dominated group or company Negotiating a raise Our panel was moderated by Salary.com's Director of DE&I Lenna Turner and featured: Elsie Cooke-Holmes: Career and leadership development consultant, National President & Chair, National Board of Directors, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, Ann McCloskey: Operating Principal at A... view blog & white papers details

Raising a human being is hard. It’s a different kind of “work” because it’s all-encompassing. I was raised by my grandmother, whose job title in the early ’80s was “homemaker.” It did not come with benefits or sick days or even a paycheck. It’s what she knew. Today, she’d be called a stay-at-home mom (or grandma). The role hasn’t changed much in terms of daily household responsibilities. But in our current climate, where women are expected to do it all, what people think of stay-at-home moms has changed. No one questioned what my grandmother did all day. In the 1970s, when my grandmother raise... view blog & white papers details

Raising a human being is hard. It’s a different kind of “work” because it’s all-encompassing. I was raised by my grandmother, whose job title in the early ’80s was “homemaker.” It did not come with benefits or sick days or even a paycheck. It’s what she knew. Today, she’d be called a stay-at-home mom (or grandma). The role hasn’t changed much in terms of daily household responsibilities. But in our current climate, where women are expected to do it all, what people think of stay-at-home moms has changed. No one questioned what my grandmother did all day. In the 1970s, when my grandmother raise... view blog & white papers details

This episode features my former boss and great friend, Steve Brink, CEO of Air-Inc. Steve and I discuss the practical issues facing companies in their adoption of workforce analytics. I hope you enjoy this episode and I am looking forward to your input and feedback. Today's guest, Steve Brink, believes workforce analytics is the evolution of data from information into insights that benefit an organization. Steve has always had a passion around HR technology and data. In the early days of Steve's career, he was involved in creating the first PC-based compensation planning software tool released... view blog & white papers details