Preparing for Your Performance Review
A performance review for staff members is a familiar responsibility for any experienced lab manager, but preparing for your own …
Organic Search Optimization for Water Labs
Search engine optimization (SEO) can be complicated and can sometimes feel like a full-time job. Luckily, you can optimize your …
Validation vs. Verification: What's the Difference?
Validation and verification are two important processes water labs need to understand in the context of their services. While these …
What Will Marketing Your Lab Look Like in a "Post-Pandemic" World?
As a water lab manager, you've likely found marketing during a pandemic to be an unexpected and challenging effort. And …
Citizen Science Fills Gaps in Environmental Monitoring
What do these have in common: taking underwater videos of Great Lakes habitat, testing air quality in Kansas City, observing …
IPCC Report Shows Climate Change Intensifying the Water Cycle
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently released a major new climate assessment report. Specifically, the latest findings show …
Attending A Virtual Conference: 12+ Tips to Get Your Money's Worth
Starting in spring 2020, attending a virtual conference became the only way to gather with professional colleagues. With …
Wildfires Impact Water Quality in the Short and Long Term
Wildfires ravage homes, destroy timber, and demolish habitats. They release greenhouse gases, contaminate air, and reshape the landscape. As of …
Team Engagement: How to Manage With Transparency
As a water lab manager, team engagement is one of your top responsibilities. If your team is effectively engaged in …
Conference Vendor ROI: How to Measure and Track Success
Every year, many lab managers ask the same question: Should I attend water conferences as a vendor? Your answer depends …
Managing Workplace Conflict After the Pandemic
When it comes to workplace conflict, even the most well-managed teams can run into challenges. A certain disagreement or a …