Workplace Awards, Recruiting Trends & LinkedIn Love/Hate!

Welcome to the 5th Issue of The BioHire Journal!

Workplace awards, desk dynamics, love and hate for LinkedIn, internal vs. external recruiting, and more!

We’re excited to bring you the Q1 2025 edition of The BioHire Journal, where we explore the dynamic intersection of life sciences, talent, and recruitment workforce trends. Dive in to discover the latest insights and trends shaping how we attract, retain, and cultivate the Life Sciences workforce.

In this issue, we’ll explore the value of workplace awards, the impact of desk set-up on productivity, the pros and cons of external vs. internal recruiting efforts, and the complex (and often conflicted) relationship that life sciences recruiters have with LinkedIn.

The BioHire Journal is a work in progress. We need your feedback to know what topics you want us to explore, and how we can make the next issue even better.

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Third-party recruitment or in-house teams: Which should you use?

By: Lois Anzelowitz Levine

When looking for that bespoke candidate, a partnership between in-house HR and a third-party search firm yields the best results.

Should best workplace awards be part of your recruitment strategy?

By: Brittany VanDerBill

Winning workplace awards certainly won’t hurt, but there’s much more to the story.

Optimizing Your Desk Space

By: Natalie Zimmerman

Given how much of our time we spend at our desks, it’s crucial to cultivate a workspace that optimizes productivity and brings joy to the workday. Here are some tips to create the perfect desk setup that’s aligned with your professional goals and priorities.

BioHire RoundUp

By: Eric Celidonio

Stay updated with the latest news and trends shaping the biotech recruiting world.

LinkedIn Overload: Recruiters live on it, but when is it too much?

By: Karla Lant

LinkedIn has become an essential tool for recruiters, but as the platform shifts toward a more personal (and sometimes chaotic) space, how can life science recruiters cut through the noise to find top talent, without burning out?

Upcoming FDA Decision Dates (PDUFAs)

Here’s a summary of the FDA’s upcoming new drug approval dates.

Who’s Really Running the FDA? Interim Team’s Role in Question

Amid leadership transitions, uncertainly surrounds the FDA’s interim team, raising questions about who holds real decision-making power.

Trumps’s Policies Threaten U.S. Biomedical Talent

Trump’s latest policy shifts are stirring fears of a talent exodus that could compromise America’s edge in biomedical research.

Biotech M&A underwhelmed in 2024

Biotech M&A is poised for a rebound in 2025, with major deals kicking off the year and experts anticipating a surge driven by pipeline needs and economic conditions.

NIH Cuts Challenge Researchers Despite Court Halt

Despite a federal judge’s temporary halt, the NIG’s proposed funding cuts continue to pose significant challenges for researchers, potentially disrupting ongoing projects and threatening future scientific advancements.

Biotech Startup Funding Tracker: VC Trends & Investments

BioPharma Dive’s database offers an up-to-date overview of funding rounds involving 23 prominent venture capital firms, highlighting investment trends across drug types, disease focuses, and development stages.

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