The Life Sciences sector has faced a challenging partial downturn in 2025, leading many West Coast organizations to implement hiring freezes or layoffs.

As a result, HR leaders were called upon to navigate these difficulties by doing more with fewer resources. They had to identify practical, cost-efficient solutions to emerging challenges and reimagine employee engagement strategies to maintain morale and productivity during this period of uncertainty.

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