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How to Implement a Leave Donation Program for Disasters

July 7, 2025

When one staff member faces a serious personal crisis—a medical emergency, natural disaster, or family tragedy—it often sends ripples through the whole office. Colleagues want to help, but don’t always know how. A leave donation program can offer a practical and compassionate way for staff to support each other during tough times by voluntarily donating their unused paid leave … [Read more...] about How to Implement a Leave Donation Program for Disasters

Points to make in your law firm parking policy

June 24, 2025

With convenience, safety and even prestige at stake, the law office parking lot can be the topic—and scene—of disputes. One way to keep things relatively civil is to establish a parking space policy. Here are some key points to cover in a policy. Space Allocation: Determine how parking spaces will be allocated within the firm's premises. Consider factors such as the total … [Read more...] about Points to make in your law firm parking policy

Navigating Legal Risks in Return-to-Office Mandates

April 21, 2025

By Lynne Curry As employers push forward with their return-to-office (RTO) policies, many unknowingly step into legal minefield. The shift back to in-person work presents a host of challenges—especially for employers balancing productivity with legal obligations. Whether it’s handling accommodation requests, avoiding discrimination claims, or ensuring compliance with … [Read more...] about Navigating Legal Risks in Return-to-Office Mandates

To-Dos: Your May office checklist

April 20, 2025

It can be difficult to focus on work this month. May is when many of us come down with spring fever, yearning to get outside in the garden or the golf course. So this month's checklist is a nice balance of business and pleasure. 1. Start planning coverages for summer vacations. Many firms do not use temporary legal assistants or secretaries anymore. With stepped up … [Read more...] about To-Dos: Your May office checklist

How to Celebrate National Administrative Professionals Day

April 18, 2025

National Administrative Professionals Day, coming up on April 30, is an occasion to recognize and celebrate the hardworking administrative professionals who keep your office running smoothly. As an office manager, this day is an opportunity to show your appreciation for the critical role your administrative staff plays in the success of the organization. Here’s why National … [Read more...] about How to Celebrate National Administrative Professionals Day

Stress Awareness Month: A Chance to Foster Openness and Support

April 18, 2025

April is Stress Awareness Month, an observance that’s been held every year since 1992 and is sponsored by the Stress Management Society. As an office manager, this is a valuable opportunity to shine a light on a topic that affects everyone—especially in fast-paced, high-pressure workplaces. By using this month to acknowledge stress and talk openly about it, you can take … [Read more...] about Stress Awareness Month: A Chance to Foster Openness and Support

Personalize incentives to enhance motivation for law office staff

March 5, 2025

In a law office where deadlines loom large and client needs demand attention, fostering motivation and engagement among staff members is crucial. While traditional incentives like Starbucks cards or Amazon gift certificates have their place, law office administrators can elevate employee morale and productivity by embracing a more personalized approach to recognition and … [Read more...] about Personalize incentives to enhance motivation for law office staff

HR UPDATE: Who will win the return to office fight?

January 15, 2025

By Lynne Curry If you love working from home, and dread returning to the office, here’s the stark question you may face this year—are you willing to lose your job? This crossroads looms large for millions of workers. After tasting the benefits of remote work—zero commutes and better work-life balance—many employees feel reluctant to trade that freedom for fluorescent … [Read more...] about HR UPDATE: Who will win the return to office fight?

Continuous career progression is a way to make staff stay

December 10, 2024

In the highly competitive legal industry, retaining talented staff is a critical challenge for you as a law office manager. Continuous career progression is a proactive and strategic approach to career development that involves the ongoing enhancement of skills, experiences, and responsibilities over time. This continuous process not only boosts job satisfaction and … [Read more...] about Continuous career progression is a way to make staff stay

HR Update: Employers Deploy the Perk Police

December 4, 2024

By Lynne Curry Question: My employer fired me this morning for an “offense” so minor it’s laughable—especially since dozens of other employees do the same thing. Here’s what happened. My employer issues meal vouchers employees can use if they have pizza or sandwiches delivered to them at their desks when they’re working through lunch or into the evening. Since I … [Read more...] about HR Update: Employers Deploy the Perk Police

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