A firm's attention to employee satisfaction has earned it the ranking of best place to work in the state—for five years in a row. The recognition program is sponsored by the state Chamber of Commerce, and the firm has been at first place since it began. According to the human resources manager, there are four items that stand out in what the firm provides for both staff and … [Read more...] about Firm benefits from employee benefits
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12 big blunders caught on resumes by hiring managers
According to a survey from CareerBuilder, the majority of employers (70 percent) spend less than five minutes reviewing a resume, and half (48 percent) spend less than two, which means that creating an attention-getting resume can be a tall order for job seekers. And this desire to stand out might be why some job seekers are including some unnecessary, inappropriate or … [Read more...] about 12 big blunders caught on resumes by hiring managers
For long-term survival, watch for the downfalls that cause partner splits
A partner split is like a marital split – expensive and hard to get over. Also like a marital split, it can often be avoided by knowing the elements that cause it and taking steps not to go down those roads, says Robert Denney, a Wayne, PA, management and planning consultant for professional offices. Why do partners split? For a number of reasons, he says. But money is … [Read more...] about For long-term survival, watch for the downfalls that cause partner splits
Do you fear change?
Editor's picks: Creating culture change: a case study of how one firm made technology training a priority Donʼt get into a merger without smoothing out these rough spots How to make 2015 the year you improve value, cut costs, and increase profits … [Read more...] about Do you fear change?
When employees behave stupidly outside of work
By Steve M. Cohen bio I often end up addressing some of the sadder aspects of human behavior in and around the workplace. I have frequently been called by clients to help deal with issues such as sexual harassment and bullying, an employee who uses the n-word at work and someone who gets so drunk after work that they become incredibly obnoxious in public. In all of … [Read more...] about When employees behave stupidly outside of work
Why your law firm needs a wellness program and how you can build one that works, Part 2
By David C. Fortosis bio In our first article on wellness, we addressed the rationale for making employee health improvement a priority in the workplace. We pointed out that wellness is multifaceted with social, emotional, financial and physical health all interwoven dimensions of a healthy and productive person—at work and at home. Let's be honest: The primary … [Read more...] about Why your law firm needs a wellness program and how you can build one that works, Part 2
The link between technology and your firm’s continued success
Technological innovations and the movement toward specialization are two of the key drivers of change in the legal field today, according to Future Law Office 2020: Redefining the Practice of Law, a new report from legal staffing and consulting solutions firm Robert Half Legal. Three in 10 (34 percent) lawyers surveyed for the annual research project said emerging … [Read more...] about The link between technology and your firm’s continued success
Are you the reason your employees aren’t taking their vacations?
Employees' ongoing struggle to balance work with time off is significantly impacted by their boss, according to Randstad US' latest Employee Engagement Study. Randstad's survey—which was conducted online within the United States from June 10-26, 2015 of 2,279 employed adults ages 18 and older—found more than one-third of U.S. employees (39%) don't believe their bosses … [Read more...] about Are you the reason your employees aren’t taking their vacations?
How to improve the value of your practice
"Value Drivers are factors that affect the actual and perceived value of a practice," says valuation expert Ronald L. Seigneur, MBA CPA of Seigneur Gustafson LLP, based in Lakewood, CO. "Potential investors, whether internal or external, look for performance in the two areas—universal value drivers and industry-specific value drivers." Universal value drivers include: … [Read more...] about How to improve the value of your practice
Binge-watching is a hard habit to break
Editor's picks: Is firing employees for medical marijuana discrimination? A new hiring and firing risk factor: careless words Electronic cigarettes: why your firm needs a "vaping" policy now … [Read more...] about Binge-watching is a hard habit to break