[Histonet] Summer in the lab: tell me if this sounds familiar

[relia1 at earthlink.net]

Hi there Histonetters, 

I wanted to share a quick summer-season reflection from the histology world — something a little lighter, but still very true to what many labs are navigating right now.

This week I wrote a short article called: 

 

🔥 “You Know It’s Summer in the Lab When…” 

 

It’s a fun, honest look at the patterns, surprises, and teamwork that define this season, whether you’re staffing a lab, running one, or keeping everything moving on the bench.

 

Here are a few highlights from the article, (because not everyone clicks through):

*	The vacation shuffle hits full force overlapping PTO, creative coverage, and the annual “Who’s actually here today?” puzzle.
*	Volume swings get bold — quiet mornings that turn into afternoon chaos with zero warning.
*	Cross‑training becomes the unofficial summer sport — and the people who step up really stand out.
*	Communication gets… inventive — whiteboards, group chats, sticky notes, and the occasional “Has anyone seen this cassette?”
*	Team chemistry shows — summer has a way of revealing both the cracks and the strengths.

If you want the full version, you can read it here: 👇 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-know-its-summer-lab-when-pam-barker-mgahc/?published=t 

 

And if you’re looking ahead to Q3, whether that means exploring new opportunities or making sure your lab is fully supported,

I’m always happy to connect and compare notes on what you’re seeing.

 

Warm regards, 

Pam

 

"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." — Mark Twain

 

 

Pam Barker 

RELIA Solutions Winter Park, FL 

407 353 5070

relia1 at earthlink.net <mailto:relia1 at earthlink.net>  

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