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The Paralegal from Heaven or Hell
By Lynne Curry, Ph.D, SPHR bio Depending on who you talk to, she's the paralegal from either heaven or hell. According to her attorney, with whom she has a love/hate relationship, she's indispensable. While you personally like her, you often want to wring her neck. She's late for work more days than she arrives on time; she's late for meetings and rolls her eyes … [Read more...] about The Paralegal from Heaven or Hell
Avoid these tricky ADA pitfalls when hiring staff
Every manager is aware of the wider doorways, lever handles, curb cuts and so on required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). And every manager is aware of providing accommodations for employees. But not every manager is aware of the less obvious ADA requirements that apply to electronic job applications, says Beth Loy, PhD, principal consultant with the Job … [Read more...] about Avoid these tricky ADA pitfalls when hiring staff
Who do you call when you run out of patience?
Editor's picks: Failsafe solutions to 3 irritating staff behavior problems Forget multitasking! Here are 4 ways to improve your focus and get more done 3 ways you can boost office morale fast … [Read more...] about Who do you call when you run out of patience?
Do you check in while on vacation?
Editor's picks: Have you taken your vacation yet? If not, it could be affecting your relationships at home Are you the reason your employees aren't taking their vacations? Warm weather work attire … [Read more...] about Do you check in while on vacation?
What to do when you suspect substance abuse in the firm
By Lynne Curry, Ph.D, SPHR bio He's one of your best litigators, but is he worth the risks he takes that could backfire on the practice—or are there ways to mitigate those risks? Rumors abound fueled by his erratic behavior and the behavior changes that his regular trips to the bathroom create. You suspect substance abuse, but if you tackle these problems, will you … [Read more...] about What to do when you suspect substance abuse in the firm
Are a third of your employees looking for their next jobs?
Known as "Continuous Candidates," more than one-third (37%) of employees across the globe are always looking for their next job opportunity, finds a global study of job seekers conducted by ManpowerGroup Solutions, part of ManpowerGroup. With employee churn becoming increasingly costly for companies, it is more important than ever for employers to step up their efforts to … [Read more...] about Are a third of your employees looking for their next jobs?
Who’s the most prepared for the future? Survey results may surprise you
When it comes to preparing for the future, Millennial small-business owners are seemingly the most concerned generation in recent history. They are more likely than Gen X or Baby Boomers to have plans for natural disasters, retirement benefits, cyberattacks, and even business succession. Those Millennial generation facts stem from Nationwide's second annual Small Business … [Read more...] about Who’s the most prepared for the future? Survey results may surprise you
What you say about others says a lot about you
Editor's picks: 5 steps to building a law office staff that cares Doesn't work well with others: Study finds 'team avoiders' may have valid concerns Five personalities to weed out when hiring for staff positions … [Read more...] about What you say about others says a lot about you
Are you taking too long to hire?
Timing is everything, the saying goes, and for firms trying to hire, timing could make the difference between securing the candidate and losing out. For almost six in ten workers (57 percent) in a Robert Half survey, the most frustrating part of the job search is the long wait after an interview to hear if they got the job. Nearly one-quarter (23 percent) lose interest in the … [Read more...] about Are you taking too long to hire?