Why is Motivation so Important in Life and at Work?

Without motivation, you cannot achieve anything. How can you? You need to have goals and a purpose to achieve, and before doing this you need to know what motivation is. When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.” Eric Thomas So, What is motivation? Motivation clarifies a goal– when […]
Running a Start-Up Through a Global Pandemic & The Best Worst Year Ever?

“Never waste a good crisis”– Winston Churchill As a global community, 2020 has truly left its mark on all of us. Many of us have lost people close to us, seen a phenomenal amount of pain both mentally and physically, been restricted from doing the things we enjoy and being around those we care […]
Mantell Associates Network: Q&A with Thierry Durand

As part of the Mantell Associates Network podcast earlier this year, CEO Alessandro Mantell spoke with Thierry Durand. Thierry Durand has 20+ years experience within the API CDMO space in leading roles within businesses such as Novasep and MINAKEM (part of the MINAFIN Group). MINAKEM is a fully integrated development partner (CDMO) and commercial manufacturer of API’s, Highly Potent API’s for Pharmaceutical […]
Preparing for and Managing the Second UK Lockdown

With the announcement of the second lockdown being introduced this week, businesses and employees across the UK will be affected in different ways. Everyone will most likely need to once again adapt their ways of working for the next four weeks, and find ways to look after their mental health and wellbeing. This year, […]
The Impact of AI on Recruitment Marketing

The recruitment technology landscape is ever-changing. A large part of this can be put down to the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI),which is fast becoming an integral part in every organisation across the recruitment sector. The potential impact of AI on the recruitment sector is huge, from challenging capabilities to integrating new programmes and streamlining processes. Overall, […]
Contingent Recruitment vs. Retained Recruitment

So, what is the difference between contingent recruitment and retained recruitment? This article will offer advice and provide a breakdown of how each service works – both retained and contingent. Retained Recruitment: Working on a retained basis means the recruiter will charge an upfront fee to the client to conduct a search. The preferred recruiter […]
Mantell Associates Network: Q&A with Dietrich Bruchmann

On the very first Mantell Associates Network podcast earlier this year, CEO Alessandro Mantell spoke with Dietrich Bruchmann, CEO of Nuvisan Pharma Services. Having spent the first part of his career at Hoescht AG, Dietrich spent just under 9 years at DuPont before delving into the world of M&A at ADCURAM AG. Dietrich Bruchmann joined Nuvisan Pharma Services as CEO […]
The Importance of Valuing Employees & Boosting Staff Morale

As an organisation, valuing employees and working daily to boost staff morale is incredibly important. For employees, feeling valued and happy in the workplace is a high priority, and communication and connectivity is a big part of this. Staying Connected with Colleagues: While the internet has given us many new ways of connecting with people […]
How to Prepare for an Interview: Pharmaceutical and Life Science Industry

Take note, you never get a second chance to make a first impression – do your best to prepare for an interview in advance. Below is a list of information you need to research: Note: Technical Interview: If you are attending a technical interview they may have prepared a LAB test or a Q&A session, […]