By Brenda Barnes bio
People by and large are generous. And it is this time of year that giving increases dramatically. The charitable impulse goes up by 31 percent each December, and if you own a business or…
INSIGHT
Time to Give
November 16, 2018 by
YOUR CAREER
How to ask the partners for an evaluation
November 16, 2018 by
To assure continuing success at the job, the new administrator should make sure an evaluation is scheduled within the…
HIRING
Onboarding: How to make your new hire’s first day a success
November 16, 2018 by
The first day of working in a law firm can intimidate anyone, whether you’re a new receptionist or a new associate. It doesn’t matter how…
MANAGING STAFF
5 proven ways to delegate work and set the staffer up for success on the task
November 13, 2018 by
Being a successful administrator calls for an investment.
It is the investment of time and patience to train staff to take on delegated tasks and…
INSIGHT
Yes, you can fire a client and still get paid
November 12, 2018 by
By Elizabeth M. Miller bio
The frequency with which a client fires a lawyer is far greater than the frequency with which a lawyer fires a client. This is because lawyers will have their firm do …
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
3 dozen ways to handle difficult discussions
November 12, 2018 by
Clear communication is vital in any office, particularly in a law office, where there is a climate of power differential and hierarchy. However, many employees…
MARKETING
Public image counts just as much as legal quality: 7 good rules
November 12, 2018 by
It takes more than good lawyering to make a practice a success. Just as important is a good public image…
YOUR CAREER
Pop Quiz: Can you find the errors in these 8 sentences?
November 12, 2018 by
Proofing a document entails far more than looking for spelling errors and typos. Here are some sentences to proof. See how many errors you can find…
TIME MANAGEMENT
Here are four good ways to get your work done and enjoy a long weekend
November 12, 2018 by
Many managers will agree that the most difficult part of their job is finding time to get all the work done. And, while everyone loves…
INSIGHT
Managing political discussions in the workplace
November 2, 2018 by
By Lynne Curry bio
During the Justice Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, more than fifty percent of Americans admitted they had taken part in…
