Cybercriminals are continuing to exploit human nature as they rely on familiar attack patterns such as phishing, and increase their reliance on ransomware, where data is encrypted and a ransom is demanded, finds the Verizon 2016 Data Breach Investigations Report. This year's report highlights repeating themes from prior year's findings and storylines that continue to play off … [Read more...] about Cybercrime and 7 basic security measures your firm should take now
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Illinois manager develops unique staff review system that does it all
An Illinois manager has developed a review system that, besides determining raises, increases communication throughout the office and also promotes teamwork. The process is referred to as a 360-degree evaluation, where everybody reviews everybody, including their bosses, their peers, and themselves. And to keep the communication and teamwork open, the reviewing is repeated … [Read more...] about Illinois manager develops unique staff review system that does it all
Do you miss your comfort zone?
Editor's picks: Six ways to keep or lose a good hire, all of them just basic management Roundtable talks solve office problems Why you should avoid hiring your clone … [Read more...] about Do you miss your comfort zone?
Supervising and Surviving Virtual Teams
By Lynne Curry, Ph.D, SPHR bio As a manager, how can I supervise employees at remote locations—particularly when I never see them? If I work remotely, how do I make sure I stay on my supervisor's radar for promotional opportunities? Which employees thrive in virtual team situations? If you manage a virtual team If you manage employees you never meet … [Read more...] about Supervising and Surviving Virtual Teams
100 Top-Grossing Law Firms Published by ALM’s The American Lawyer
The American Lawyer's Am Law 100 ranking of the nation's top-grossing law firms revealed only modest growth overall for key financial metrics, the slowest growth among top firms since the Great Recession. Total gross revenue rose 2.7 percent in 2015 as firms struggled with a leveling-off of legal demand and uncertain conditions in global markets, according to the annual report, … [Read more...] about 100 Top-Grossing Law Firms Published by ALM’s The American Lawyer
Who’s your favorite administrative professional on TV?
By Catherine Jones bio We've all worked with some real characters, but which TV character portraying an administrative professional would most people want at their company? More than a quarter (29 percent) of workers surveyed by staffing firm OfficeTeam said they'd choose Pam Halpert from "The Office," followed by Waylon Smithers from "The Simpsons" (17 percent). … [Read more...] about Who’s your favorite administrative professional on TV?
Don’t overdo your “to do” list
Editor's picks: To-Dos: Your April office checklist Model Tool: Checklist of steps to take when conducting an investigation Model Tool: Checklist of docket entries … [Read more...] about Don’t overdo your “to do” list
Changes to watch for in disability and absence management
Employee leave continues to undergo change and become increasingly complex. Although several regulations, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments Act (ADA/AA), have been in place for several years, legal interpretation and application are subject to ongoing clarification. Meanwhile, regulatory initiatives under the … [Read more...] about Changes to watch for in disability and absence management
5 quick and easy ways to show recognition for employees’ good performance
By Catherine Jones bio Happy Administrative Professionals Week (April 24-30). It's that time of year when many members of the office support team will receive special acknowledgment for their contributions. But opinions are divided between employers and their staff on what constitutes effective employee recognition, says an OfficeTeam survey. Nearly nine in 10 (89 percent) … [Read more...] about 5 quick and easy ways to show recognition for employees’ good performance
Top 10 oddball interview questions
Job candidates must be prepared for anything during an interview, according to Glassdoor, the transparent jobs and recruiting marketplace. The company therefore combed through hundreds of thousands of interview questions shared by job candidates over the past year to compile its annual list of the Top 10 Oddball Interview Questions. Here are the questions selected. … [Read more...] about Top 10 oddball interview questions