By Elizabeth M. Miller bio
Summer is fast approaching, and with that the inevitable slow-down of the court dockets as judges and judicial assistants make their escape over summer vacation. There are many ways to make efficient use of…
INSIGHT
Start planning now so you can get the most out of the slow days of summer
June 8, 2018 by
INCREASING PROFITS
7 ways to improve your billings and collections processes
June 8, 2018 by
The financial face of the legal business has changed over the years and most firms have learned to become aggressive about collecting outstanding accounts. However, if your firm is still allowing clients to delay payment, recognize that…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
4 elements of a successful summer intern program
June 8, 2018 by
What makes a successful summer recruiting program?
A Philadelphia firm whose program is consistently ranked among the top five firms attributes…
READER TIPS
Orientation program sends new hires in the right direction
June 8, 2018 by
Staff orientation ensures a good start on the job. No matter what the work, the employer/employee relationship is made or broken in the first 90 days, says the director of administration at a 37-attorney office in California. It’s during those first three months that people conclude either…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
How to maintain a well-rested staff and reduce the risk of costly mistakes
June 8, 2018 by
It’s time for a wake-up call: Nearly three-quarters (74 percent) of U.S. employees say they work while tired, with nearly one-third (31 percent) saying they do so very often, according to a new survey by staffing firm…
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
To-Dos: Your June office checklist
June 3, 2018 by
As we near the end of the second quarter, it’s a good time to see if the firm, staff, and you are all on track with respect to the goals you set in January or if any course corrections are needed. Here are a few areas you…
MOTIVATING STAFF
5 proven ways to motivate your staff without spending money
June 3, 2018 by
Motivation isn’t a matter of money. It’s a matter of management, says business and leadership coach Monica Wofford of Contagious Companies in…
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
In era of #MeToo, employers are still failing to take new steps to address sexual harassment
June 3, 2018 by
The spotlight on workplace sexual harassment since fall 2017 has led to high-profile resignations, terminations, and lawsuits…
INCREASING PROFITS
8 signs your firm needs an operations analysis
June 3, 2018 by
An operational analysis is an in-depth analysis of the firms’s operations, or, put simply…
INSIGHT
Setting up new employees for long-term success
June 1, 2018 by
By Piyush Patel bio
So you’ve finally found the perfect candidate to fill that role. You’ve spent endless hours reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and now you’ve found a great person who is ready to join…
