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NEW blog post: Discover how Scismic is using #AI responsibly, helping to remove biases in datasets to ensure fairer and more ethical recruitment programs. Scismic, a Digital Science company that uses precision skills-matching technology to connect scientists with industry, understands that responsible use of AI is crucial to ensuring better solutions for customers. Find out more about what type of AI is used, how it's used, and how it benefits both employers and those looking to be hired for skilled employment. Read Simon Linacre's blog post now: https://ow.ly/nk5X50SH2hI #ArtificialIntelligence #ChatGPT #GenAI #GenerativeAI #skills #employment #careers #recruitment #STEM #LifeSciences

We're excited to announce that Peter Craig-Cooper has been appointed the new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Scismic, a Digital Science company that uses precision skills-matching technology to connect scientists with industry. Peter’s appointment to the team will help scale Scismic’s business – and its scientific innovation in the Life Sciences – helping to strengthen the Life Sciences ecosystem with key talent from STEM backgrounds. Peter has more than 25 years’ experience in senior roles spanning executive search, technology, innovation and AI. He says: "The way in which Scismic is enabling skills as the building blocks of innovation and career development is groundbreaking. The technology is truly ‘next generation’ and the work the team has already done to build a foundation model with a taxonomy of 8,000 STEM skills is amazing. I’m looking forward to supporting the team at Scismic as we continue to build a skills-based economy." Dr Danika Khong, CEO and Co-Founder of Scismic, says: "Peter brings a unique combination of complementary skill sets to the Scismic team, having over 25 years’ experience in helping large enterprise STEM organizations plan, execute and measure success of their global growth strategies. We are very excited to work with Peter in bringing our skills intelligence tools and technology to more Life Sciences organizations globally." See the full announcement: https://ow.ly/bHAi50SGWAn #skills #employment #careers #recruitment #LifeSciences #LifeScience

Thanks Suze Kundu for representing Scismic at the International Society for Stem Cell Research annual meeting in Hamburg, Germany Today!

#Scientists & #Researchers last chance to take this survey on supportive technology and the evolving research landscape. Insights from this survey could make future research easier/better!

Do you know the hidden costs of Layoffs?

Considering layoffs? Consider how they might disproportionately affect minorities. Studies show that post-layoff, many companies show a dip in women and underrepresented employees, likely due to an unconscious bias that leads managers to retain people who are like them. People who are perceived as difficult for health reasons, frequent family issues requiring flexible schedules, and neurodivergent thinkers are also usually among the first to be let go. One way to make lay-off less biased is to be clear about why lay-offs are happening. If it is based on the closure of a department or project, be clear that the positions, not the people are being eliminated. If it is a general cost cutting across all departments, were criteria drawn up in advance of considering who to lay off? Are these criteria objective? Are they performance based? Were opportunities given that allowed potentially affected employees some choice? For example, offering to reduce hours, take early retirement, or transfer to a more mission critical position? For those who are laid-off, have you provided them with jobseeking and career planning support? If not, it's not too late. Scismic can help.

The #ISSCR annual meeting starts today! It's not too late to attend virtually. You will get access to the Job board through the end of July!

The true costs of layoffs and how to minimize them. #layoffs #outplacement

#Biotech, slowdowns and downturns are the best time to upskill and retrain your workforce. Companies who invest in professional development see a 𝟮𝟭𝟴% 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 per employee and a 𝟮𝟰% 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻 than those without talent development programs. Want help with coaching & training? Contact Scismic. We can help.

87% of surviving workers say they are less likely to recommend their organization as a great place to work after layoffs. Unless... The layoffs are handled well. If affected employees are treated with respect and compassion, and given fair severance packages, and existing employees feel appreciated and invested in, you can actually improve how past and present employees feel about the company. If you want help ensuring that your layoffs go as well as can be expected, contact Scismic.