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Here’s a low-cost fix for office issues: Talk to your staff!

By Steve M. Cohen  bio I'm sometimes amused by the constant flow of management tips, tricks and cure-alls that parade through media aimed at managers. Most of these ideas are not bad and some are even excellent. But I'm frequently moved to suggest that the first thing most managers should try is simply talking and listening to their staff. I realize that's not … [Read more...] about Here’s a low-cost fix for office issues: Talk to your staff!

Six ways your firm’s information may be gridlocked

In today's new world of work, organizations rarely lack information. Unfortunately, according to research from Ricoh and IDC, what today's organizations do lack is quick access to their information, which is usually gridlocked and unavailable. Ricoh USA and IDC conducted Web-based interviews of nearly 300 companies in the United States and found six ways that corporate … [Read more...] about Six ways your firm’s information may be gridlocked

Five surprising findings on the attitudes and behaviors of Gen Z at work

They want to drive to their jobs, head into their private offices, and meet face-to-face with colleagues before calling it a day—hopefully, not too late, since work-life balance is their primary career concern. Sound like a baby boomer, or even Gen X? On the contrary, these are the work preferences expressed by more than 770 members of Generation Z (those born between 1990 … [Read more...] about Five surprising findings on the attitudes and behaviors of Gen Z at work

How your personal posts on social media can hurt your career

A Vermont State Police trooper was recently forced to resign as a result of comments he posted to his personal Facebook page. Could this happen to you or a member of your staff? The story in Vermont An unidentified concerned citizen notified the Vermont State Police about the trooper's Facebook posts, according to the Rutland Herald, and the agency proceeded to … [Read more...] about How your personal posts on social media can hurt your career

Why you should avoid hiring your clone

Hiring a new employee is a tedious task that every law office manager faces. But what if, two months after hiring a new employee, you realize that you have simply hired yourself? At first this may not sound like a terrible decision but, by taking a step back and looking at what hiring yourself really means, you'll notice that every employee at the organization has the same … [Read more...] about Why you should avoid hiring your clone

LOM Webinars and your CLM Educational Requirements

Law Office Manager webinars are designed to provide you with educational instruction to help you be a better administrator and run an efficient and profitable firm. They also fulfill some of the educational requirements you need to obtain your Certified Legal Manager (CLM) credential offered by the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA). If you attended any of our webinars … [Read more...] about LOM Webinars and your CLM Educational Requirements

How to create a culture of professional development and keep your top employees

Rather than working their way up the corporate ladder, top talent is more often looking for jobs that enable them to develop their skills and increase their value in a future role, according to a new report released by Right Management, the global workforce consulting arm of ManpowerGroup. "Fulfilling Careers Instead of Filling Jobs" suggests that companies can significantly … [Read more...] about How to create a culture of professional development and keep your top employees

Have you taken your vacation yet? If not, it could be affecting your relationships at home

American workers value quality time with their loved ones above all else, but employees' behavior doesn't align with those priorities, says a new Project: Time Off study, "The Work Martyr's Affair: How America's Lost Week Quietly Threatens Our Relationships." The study, conducted by GfK Public Affairs, examines how employees balance their professional and personal lives, a … [Read more...] about Have you taken your vacation yet? If not, it could be affecting your relationships at home

Use contract employees and temporary workers to solve difficult staffing issues

If your legal practice is like most, it's difficult to make a case for adding full-time office staff. And it's no wonder. Full-time employee benefits, including Social Security, 401k/403b contribution, disability insurance, health insurance, pension plan, and paid time off, add approximately 40 percent to an employee's salary, according to Salary.com, a leading provider of … [Read more...] about Use contract employees and temporary workers to solve difficult staffing issues