Hiring trends
The Future of Work: Adapting Recruitment Strategies for the Gig Economy
As the workforce landscape undergoes a transformative shift towards the gig economy, organizations, including life sciences entities, are reevaluating their recruitment strategies to embrace the flexibility and agility that gig workers bring. Planet Pharma, a leading life sciences recruiting firm, stands at the forefront of this evolution, recognizing the imperative to adapt to secure top-tier…
Read MoreThe Power of Employee Referral Programs in Finding Quality Candidates
In the quest for top-tier talent, companies are increasingly turning to a tried-and-true strategy: employee referral programs. This recruitment approach harnesses the power of internal networks, enabling organizations to tap into the invaluable resource of their own workforce to identify and attract high-quality candidates. Below are some compelling advantages that make employee referral programs a…
Read MoreHow to Make Sure Your Next Hire is a Culture Fit
You could argue that culture fit is one of the most important factors when it comes to retaining talent. There is an old saying, “one bad apple can spoil the bunch” and we couldn’t agree more. Hiring the wrong fit can cost you time, morale and productivity as well as dollars. The challenge? Culture fit…
Read MoreHow COVID-19 Has Affected The “Battle for Talent | State of the Industry 2021
Qualified candidates are being approached by recruiters multiple times a day. In order to attract talent, “you really need to differentiate yourself, or be a specialist within a market,” says Spencer Cricks. Our goal at Planet Pharma is to create an organization that strengthens the employer-employee dynamic by connecting clients with talent. This results in…
Read MoreHiring Demands: Clinical Roles | State of the Industry 2021
There’s no doubt about it – clinical talent is in huge demand right now, from researchers to project managers and beyond. Spencer Cricks discusses this increased demand over the past year: Our goal at Planet Pharma is to create an organization that strengthens the employer-employee dynamic by connecting clients with talent. This results in making…
Read MoreImpacts of IR35 On The UK Market | State of the Industry 2021
While the industry has since begun to adapt to the new status quo, Spencer Cricks spoke earlier this summer to the initial impacts that IR35 had on contract staffing in the UK, and how the Planet Pharma team worked actively with candidates and clients to help them remain agile in a changing environment: Our goal…
Read MoreLife Sciences IT: Where a Hot Industry Collides with a Hot Function
When most people think of the job market over the last 20 years, the rise of technology comes to mind. Yet there’s one area of tech that’s been booming under the radar – life sciences. In California alone, there was a 4% increase in life sciences jobs in 2020, up more than 12,000 from 2019.…
Read MoreHiring Challenges in a Recession
A sluggish economy makes many employees’ jobs tougher, as they are forced to take on more work with fewer resources. There is a misconception, however, that as the job market slows internal recruiters’ and hiring managers’ jobs get easier. After all, there aren’t as many positions to fill and there’s an influx of talent in…
Read MoreWhy Ghosting is So Bad for the Hiring Process
Maybe you’ve heard of the term “ghosting” – when you’re in communication with someone then without explanation, the communication suddenly stops. You’re left feeling confused, frustrated and sometimes, even angry. The term (and the practice) is commonly used in the world of dating, and is also carrying over to other aspects of life – including…
Read MoreReasons Contract Employees Leave and How to Avoid Them
Organizations often rely on contract employees to support their teams, and a great deal of work goes into each hire. Making the most of those relationships seems like a no brainer, but there are times when contract employees leave before the assignment ends. This costs the company time and money, and will likely put the…
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