Newly minted associates may see employers extend more job offers, research indicates. Nearly one-quarter (22 percent) of lawyers recently interviewed by Robert Half Legal said their law firm plans to increase its hiring of first-year associates in the next 12 months, while 67 percent indicated no change in hiring activity and 7 percent plan a decrease. Not only are law firms … [Read more...] about Firms spend average of $12,000 to recruit and train each entry-level lawyer
Working with lawyers
Higher wages, better health benefits, or larger tax refunds? Survey looks at 2017 payroll trends
Every year, the American Payroll Association (APA) conducts an annual survey for National Payroll Week, with the goal of helping American employee better understand their paychecks. According to the APA, this knowledge can help employees make smarter decisions with how they're paid. "Maximizing your paycheck is immensely important," said Dan Maddux, executive director of the … [Read more...] about Higher wages, better health benefits, or larger tax refunds? Survey looks at 2017 payroll trends
Why your career depends upon building respect from your staff
Whether you are a new administrator or an old one, don't expect to keep the job for long without the respect of staff. Respect is not something that comes with a job title or a business card. It has to be earned. And for the most part, that means treating the employees as well as or better than the clients are treated. With me, not for me Leadership starts with respect, and … [Read more...] about Why your career depends upon building respect from your staff
Reports of the death of the billable hour are greatly exaggerated
By Sue-Ella Prodonovich bio How often are we told that the billable hour has had its day? That it's archaic, that it's inefficient, that it makes our clients angry and holds our practices back? Well guess, what? I disagree. In fact, I think the billable hour is wonderful - so wonderful that, for many professionals it should be a default in their business … [Read more...] about Reports of the death of the billable hour are greatly exaggerated
Should you ‘Friend’ your co-workers on social media?
Do you "like" the idea of office friendships crossing over into social media? More than seven in 10 professionals (71 percent) polled by staffing firm OfficeTeam said it's appropriate to connect with colleagues on Facebook. Slightly fewer feel it's OK to follow co-workers on Twitter (61 percent), Instagram (56 percent) and Snapchat (44 percent). In contrast, less than half of … [Read more...] about Should you ‘Friend’ your co-workers on social media?
How your firm’s telecommuting policies affect your recruiting strategy
If you're rethinking your firm's telecommuting policies, hold on. There is a trend among some larger companies of bringing remote workers back into corporate offices, but candidates still expect work from home options, says new data from the MRINetwork 2017 Recruiter Sentiment Study. And while your intent may be to increase collaboration, creativity, mentoring, and innovation, … [Read more...] about How your firm’s telecommuting policies affect your recruiting strategy
What to do when an opioid crisis hits your law firm
By Lynne Curry bio The first time you saw "Bill" appear to nod off during a staff meeting, you pulled him aside after the meeting. When you asked if he was okay, he said he was. You gave him the benefit of the doubt because he'd worked for you for three years and been a good employee. You knew he'd recently gone through a divorce and thought maybe he'd had a hard … [Read more...] about What to do when an opioid crisis hits your law firm
90-day goals for success and job satisfaction
A manager's success turns on "what other people are able to accomplish." And to a great extent, accomplishments depend "on how happy they are with their jobs. The happier they are, the more they produce." To encourage success and job satisfaction throughout the office, Matthew J. Bower, administrator at Luhrsen Law Group in Sarasota, set up a 90-day goal plan that covers both … [Read more...] about 90-day goals for success and job satisfaction
How to build your practice when you’re busy
By Sue-Ella Prodonovich bio 'How can I possibly work on business development? I'm flat out doing client work.' It's something I heard at a recent Practice Reboot seminar. And it's something I hear all the time from busy professionals. So, if you're struggling to find the time to build your practice, here are six tips to make it happen. 1. Eat the elephant How do you … [Read more...] about How to build your practice when you’re busy
Recommendations from National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being applauded by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Calling it a "groundbreaking and lifesaving report," the head of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation's legal professionals program applauded the recent release of a comprehensive set of recommendations from the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being. "These important recommendations address the longstanding and often hidden behavioral health issues in the legal profession, and … [Read more...] about Recommendations from National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being applauded by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation