1. Lack of strategic direction: Senior management often operates without a clear long-term vision or cohesive business strategy.
2. Limited subject-matter expertise at leadership levels: Decision-makers frequently lack the technical or scientific understanding needed to guide R&D or technical teams effectively.
3. Underpayment of scientific staff: Scientists, including PhDs with multiple years of experience, are compensated at levels comparable to postdoctoral positions, far below industry standards.
4. Unclear and inconsistent HR policies: HR tends to exert excessive control in areas beyond their scope, with policies that are often vague or inconsistently applied.
5. Compensation structure needs revision: Pay grades for science and technology professionals do not reflect qualifications, experience, or market benchmarks.
6. Employee recognition and career progression pathways are limited, leading to low morale among technical teams.
