Kuehl maintains she had no knowledge of the no-bid contract, which was worth $494,000, just under the $500,000 threshold that would have mandated a vote from Metro. SUGGESTED: LA County Supervisor dines at restaurant hours after voting to ban outdoor dining The Board of Supervisors has ha...
Protesters organizing Saturday, want the city to do more to help curb traffic deaths in LA. They’re asking MayorKaren Bassto declare a state of emergency on traffic violence; for more funding for the LA Department of Transportation and initiatives like VisionZero; and the passage of legislatio...
ask why they’re not following procedures, but more importantly, why they are not listening to your request. Remember, as a lab manager or leader, you are ultimately responsible for safety in the lab. If you turn a blind eye to somebody using their cell phone, chances are they will conti...
With the demands placed on managers and supervisors, it’s easy to see how they might become disconnected from their teams. But when leaders disengage, lab safety is often the first thing to suffer. Absentee leadership is often subtle, and it can be hard to recognize. It isn’t just ...
With the demands placed on managers and supervisors, it’s easy to see how they might become disconnected from their teams. But when leaders disengage, lab safety is often the first thing to suffer. Absentee leadership is often subtle, and it can be hard to recognize. It isn’t just ...
He’s a team-player, respected by his supervisors and peers, and his knowledge and experience are sought by employees and customers alike. Mike should be promoted at the earliest possible opportunity.” When it comes to understanding performance reviews, a little knowledge goes a long way. ...
if the school didn’t take action against the dean. In a letter to the campus community released July 28 — 11 days after The Times broke the story — Nikias said that two receptionists who spoke to the witness did not find the report credible and did not pass it on to supervisors. ...
Loyd Sigmon finds it all a bit remarkable. He never commercialized his invention but has been honored by the National Safety Council, the Los Angeles City Council and County Board of Supervisors and the governor. “I ran a multimillion-dollar corporation,” Sigmon mused, “but it’s the Si...
Such pressure can come from peers, supervisors, or the entire organization. Therefore, the more moral courage someone has, the more likely it is that they take a moral action or make a moral decision. One important aspect of moral courage is the notion of willpower. Willpower is a muscle...
If we want to really change anything, we should start it. If you’re a bench tech, start a discussion with your senior staff, supervisors, and managers about what you feel could be improved. If you’re a manager, seek out those barriers and be an active advocate for your staff—you’...