Sexual harassment is a related problem that all employers must proactively address and prevent. While most managers are well aware of the need for sexual harassment policies…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
8 Traps to Avoid When Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint
May 19, 2017 by
MANAGING RISKS
4 ethics rules your staff might be violating
May 19, 2017 by
It’s not just attorneys in your office who have to follow the rules of ethics. Your staff members have to follow them, too. It doesn’t matter where…
INSIGHT
Employment Law Update for HR Managers
May 12, 2017 by
By Mike O’Brien bio
This is my periodic update prepared for interested HR professionals trying to deal with the complex American employment laws…
MARKETING THE LAW FIRM
Is your website violating ABA’s ethical guidelines?
May 12, 2017 by
A good website is valuable 24-hour marketing.
But underneath it lies another web—one of ethical concerns, the main ones being…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
Discrimination at work: Prevalent yet subtle workplace bias erodes productivity and engagement
May 12, 2017 by
A recent study by VitalSmarts, a Top 20 Leadership Training Company, has found that more than a quarter (27 percent) of those who experience discrimination at work report the bias to…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
When watercooler talk turns political, workplace productivity drops
April 28, 2017 by
Employees in the US find it increasingly difficult to ignore political discussions in their workplace, and 31% believe political conversations among coworkers decrease their…
INSIGHT
Don’t tolerate unethical behavior
March 17, 2017 by
By Steve M. Cohen bio
Why you need to draw a line
Some of the most difficult office decisions come down to ethics, and some of the most difficult ethical decisions often…
INSIGHT
Accountability and your legal staff: The effects on your law practice
March 10, 2017 by
By Elizabeth M. Miller, MBA bio
I am a great proponent of accountability for everyone in a law firm including myself and the attorneys. It is the method by which a law firm can measure that clients are receiving the best possible service from…
RISK MANAGEMENT
Six easy ways to open the door to a malpractice claim
March 3, 2017 by
Answering a malpractice claim is a wretched experience that worsens as it goes along, because once a client files a malpractice claim…
