Dear Team, As the summer heat intensifies, we want to ensure your well-being and safety both in the office and during your daily activities. High temperatures can pose health risks and affect your performance, so it’s important to take necessary precautions. This safety briefing will provide you with valuable guidelines for staying safe during summer high … [Read more...] about Employee safety briefing: Summer high temperatures
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7 ways to deal with gossip and promote a positive work culture
People like to talk about other people, and the lively, sociable staffers in a law office are no exception. Workplace gossip can be a persistent challenge, capable of undermining team dynamics, eroding trust, and hindering productivity. As the manager of a law office, it is crucial for you to recognize the detrimental impact gossip can have on your team's overall performance … [Read more...] about 7 ways to deal with gossip and promote a positive work culture
Create a great job description and make it your guide for hiring
By Robert Half Trying to compete for top law office talent in a tough hiring market? Here’s another question: Do you know how to create a job description that can help you find the right candidates and set the stage for a new employee’s success? The job description is your hiring guide, and it needs to be thoroughly thought (or rethought) through. Do it well, and the … [Read more...] about Create a great job description and make it your guide for hiring
Model Tool: Employee referral form
Why you need this form: Employee referral continues to be the number one source of external hires. Good employees know other good employees, so why not tap this valuable pipeline of potential job candidates? How this form helps you: This customizable sample form provides a mechanism for tracking employee referrals. How to use this form: This Model Form serves as a … [Read more...] about Model Tool: Employee referral form
How to pick the right cleaning company for your law office
Maintaining a clean and well-organized environment is crucial for any law office. As a law office manager, one of your responsibilities is to ensure that the office space is clean, presentable, and conducive to productivity. Hiring a professional office cleaning company can provide the expertise and efficiency needed to maintain a pristine workspace. Here are eight factors to … [Read more...] about How to pick the right cleaning company for your law office
Treat passwords like underwear: Change often and don’t share
Did you know that most confirmed data breaches involve the leveraging of weak, stolen, or default passwords? One of your practice’s frontline defenses for avoiding the phishing attacks and other cybercriminal schemes is effective password management. How well are you managing yours? Take this quiz from Michael J. Sacopulos, JD, founder and CEO of the Medical Risk … [Read more...] about Treat passwords like underwear: Change often and don’t share
3 dozen ways to handle difficult discussions
Clear communication is vital in any office, particularly in a medical practice, where there is a climate of power differential and hierarchy. However, many employees aren't particularly good at communicating, according to Dr. Susan Strauss, a nationally-recognized expert, author and international speaker on discrimination, harassment and bullying in the … [Read more...] about 3 dozen ways to handle difficult discussions
Create an effective disaster plan for your law office
Fires, floods, storms, earthquakes, power outages, or civil unrest: These and other disasters could endanger you and your employees as well as the continuation of your law office. As a law office manager, it is your responsibility to ensure that your office is well-prepared to handle various types of disasters, ranging from natural calamities to technological disruptions. … [Read more...] about Create an effective disaster plan for your law office
Business origination: Know where the work comes from
By Brenda Barnes Businesses thrive only when they have sales—and lots of them. To increase top-line revenue, firms must continually generate new business. In professional service firms, sales, or business development, is generally referred to as business origination. Whether or not your firm tracks originated business or compensates attorneys for new business, it is vital to … [Read more...] about Business origination: Know where the work comes from
Howdy and welcome to the team: 7 best practices for staff onboarding
Effective onboarding not only establishes a strong foundation for long-term success but also cultivates a positive and productive work environment. Consider these best practices for onboarding new hires, enabling you to create a smooth transition for them and set the stage for their future achievements. Prepare a welcoming environment: First impressions matter. Make sure … [Read more...] about Howdy and welcome to the team: 7 best practices for staff onboarding