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Federal funding and legislation spotlight women’s health opportunities and challenges.
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Global healthcare and life sciences look toward automation, AI and Quantum to protect patient data and save lives.
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White House and Congress Propose AI Legislation as FDA Continues to Act as AI Regulatory Gatekeeper
11/22/2023
Both the White House and Congress have proposed legislation for the appropriate use of AI while the FDA continues to serve as the gatekeeper for patient privacy and safety. -
A failed rare disease clinical trial brings social media expertise to the pharma industry and patient recruitment: A discussion with Bryan Manning, founder of Clinical Enrollment and Two Blind Brothers
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The U.S. Supreme Court recently declared an end to race-conscious admission programs into colleges and universities, which could have a trickle-down effect on hiring.
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Autistic employees bring a uniquely valuable skill set to the life sciences workplace, but it’s on the employers to provide the support they need.
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When a person notifies their employer that they have a disability, the company must make a good-faith effort to adjust to enable the employee to continue in their job.
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Proximity bias, a term that describes how managers tend to favor those they see in person, may force remote and hybrid workers to work harder to keep up with their in-person counterparts.
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Ageism, or discrimination against an individual based on their age, is a common barrier many older individuals face in the workplace. Fortunately, there are steps that can be taken to mitigate this discrimination.
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Bristol Myers Squibb Announces Progress Toward Long-Term Inclusion & Diversity Goals and Health Equity Commitments
3/15/2023
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced meaningful progress toward its global inclusion & diversity goals and health equity commitments, meeting and exceeding some goals ahead of schedule.
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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) has been praised by many in the life sciences who see it as a step forward in protecting the rights of pregnant employees.
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Feb. 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. BioSpace spoke with influential women in biotech and biopharma who are working to make a difference in the lives of other women.
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In the final instalment of our Diversity in Life Sciences series, BioSpace provides life sciences organizations with practical solutions and benchmarking data to strengthen their DEI initiatives.
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Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can be an asset to any successful Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative, as long as they are given the proper resources and guidance.
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Report: The Multigenerational Workplace
8/24/2022
How does age affect employees’ experiences in the workplace? This report examines the intersection of age along with gender and other demographics. -
As organizations implement diversity initiatives, they often need a leader to guide them in the right direction. Find out what DEI leadership is and how it can help your business in our guide.
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Job descriptions are the candidate's first impression of a company. And if that introduction includes exclusionary language, they're less likely to apply even if they are the perfect fit for the job.
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Webinar: Building a Culture of Inclusion
8/3/2022
How can life science workplaces improve not only diversity but create enduring inclusivity that not only empowers employees but fosters a culture of success and mutual trust?
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Report: Women in Life Sciences
7/20/2022
Over the last two decades, women have achieved near equal levels of representation in life sciences - though there are distinct gaps in leadership and pay equity. The experience of women also differs vastly depending on age, race, and other factors. -
To learn how women and underrepresented groups can secure seats on boards of directors, BioSpace spoke with perception analyst Dian Griesel and board member Terry Coelho.