By Elizabeth Miller bio
I have no doubt you are scratching your head right now thinking, “what kind of question is that”? Indeed. What kind of question is that…
WORKING WITH ATTORNEYS
How to set a plan for associate development that actually works
October 4, 2019 by
One area no firm can afford to ignore is associate business development.
The firm’s future depends on how well the younger attorneys are developed and…
MANAGING STAFF
How to delegate better
October 4, 2019 by
Boost staff performance by communicating more clearly
Not pleased with what staff are doing? It may not be their fault. Look at the directions they are…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
The importance of recognizing your employees’ hard work
October 4, 2019 by
Happy Administrative Professionals Week! What have you got planned to acknowledge your hard-working support staff? If you’ve decided to do nothing this year, you may want to…
RISK MANAGEMENT
4 bad financial habits that may increase your policy premiums and your malpractice risk
October 4, 2019 by
Ineffective billing and collections practices affect more than the bottom line. They ultimately may determine what the firm has to…
BLOG
3-point retention strategy
September 27, 2019 by
By Julie Ellison bio
Great law offices are built with great people. In today’s competitive employment market, it’s hard enough…
INCREASING PROFITS
How to pay the partners
September 27, 2019 by
Is your compensation system driving away the talent you need to grow? What approach did your firm take when establishing its partner compensation plan? It’s likely you chose…
HIRING
Step by step guide to successful lateral hiring
September 27, 2019 by
Attracting a lateral hire requires more than sending out a request for resumes.
To find the candidate it wants, the firm has to decide on the specific qualifications it…
READER TIPS
How to let clients know you take their work seriously, without saying a word
September 27, 2019 by
As the saying goes, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression.” What’s the first impression your clients get when they…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
How in the world can anybody stop gossip?
September 27, 2019 by
Question: How can a manager effectively put the squelch on office gossip?
(Submitted by Timothy Burns, chief administrative officer, Glenwood Medical Associates, Glenwood Springs, CO)…
