[labnetwork] Industrial Client Policies

[Noah Clay]

Michael,

We have very limited discretionary leverage/funds for employee retention at Penn.  This would typically include a one-time bonus, salary adjustment and/or a flexible work-from-home arrangement.  

I've encountered a few folks who've been through poaching recently; the "poached" were very valuable and irreplaceable employees...or so it was thought.  In all cases, they've been able to find great replacements, often upgrading and a wave of fresh ideas from the "new blood".  

I do wish you the best -

Regards,
Noah Clay

University of Pennsylvania 
Philadelphia, PA

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> On Apr 4, 2016, at 13:41, Michael Khbeis <khbeis at uw.edu> wrote:
> 
> Dear Lab Managers, 
> 
> I am going to venture that, like us, you generally shy away, or are likely prohibited from getting involved with the business affairs of your industrial clients. Recently, we have had an uptick in employee poaching between industrial users and even a few from lab staff. I am curious if you have experienced similar challenges at your sites and what measures, if any, you employ to discourage that from happening. 
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Dr. Michael Khbeis
> Associate Director, Washington Nanofabrication Facility (WNF) 
> National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI)
> University of Washington
> Fluke Hall, Box 352143
> (O) 206.543.5101
> (F) 206.221.1681
> (C) 443.254.5192
> khbeis at uw.edu
> www.wnf.washington.edu/
> 
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