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YOUR CAREER

Preparation is the key to a good ZOOM interview

September 7, 2020 by Barb Manning Grimm

By Lynne Curry bio Question: After unsuccessfully responding to job listings on LinkedIn and Indeed.com for five weeks, I finally received a request to interview. When I asked, “Where do I meet you?” I learned I’d be interviewed via Zoom. I’ve had bad experiences with Zoom. For some reason, they have my name misspelled; I’ve tried but haven’t been able to fix this. I can’t even get into my Zoom account; my password’s at my former office and Zoom insists on sending the password reset to my former, extinct email. And I find it distracting looking at my face when I’m speaking. My brother-in-law promises to help me fix the name thing, but I’m even more panicked about the interview itself. I need this job and need to know how… . . . read more

TAGGED WITH: Technology, Your career

YOUR CAREER

Make the most of your time during coronavirus

August 10, 2020 by Barb Manning Grimm

By Elizabeth Miller bio I know this is not only a time of uncertainty but also fear as we try to make sense of this situation. It’s difficult to know what to do and what not to do. Conflicting stories and information seem overwhelming. And then there is your law practice to worry about. When all is said and done, your law practice needs to survive. Fortunately working remotely is now an option for so many firms. In fact, the firms that are doing it are actually thriving because everyone is on board with working remote and using technology. Years ago, it would have been stop work or risk going into the office. There are some things that you can do to make good use of your time: Work on… . . . read more

TAGGED WITH: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Marketing, Your career

TECHNOLOGY

Take advantage of case management software benefits

July 27, 2020 by Barb Manning Grimm

By Elizabeth Miller bio Case management software is now so popular in law firms that it is rare to hear of a firm that does not have it. The problem is that even though firms have the software, they don’t take advantage of all the benefits. Managing incoming leads and cases Give your law firm an advantage over other firms by providing potential clients with an exceptional experience without the need for face to face interaction. Offer your clients e-signature to sign retainer agreements and other documents from anywhere. Digitize your client intake with forms making it efficient and convenient to sign on with your firm. Centralized case details The great thing about case management software is that all client information, communications, time entries and notes are in one place. … . . . read more

TAGGED WITH: Technology, Time tracking

YOUR CAREER

Job searching during a pandemic

June 17, 2020 by Barb Manning Grimm

By Lynne Curry bio The career worst has happened. You lost your job during a pandemic. You suffer through the “sorry to tell you” call from your supervisor. When he says “take care of yourself,” you respond, “You take care too.” Then you sit frozen. When every employer is furloughing or laying or workers, how the heck are you supposed to get a new job? You spend the hours it takes to sign up for unemployment, and circle the date on your calendar when you need to have a new job. You spend a day cleaning up your resume and the next three days sending it out to every job you find posted in Indeed.com. No employer calls you. You call a few of your still-employed friends. They check with… . . . read more

TAGGED WITH: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Termination, Your career

YOUR CAREER

Managing virtual teams in a COVID-19 era

May 3, 2020 by Barb Manning Grimm

By Lynne Curry bio If you’re a manager struggling your way up the steep virtual workplace learning curve, you may discover the COVID-19 pandemic makes you a better leader. Here’s how to navigate your way through this trial by fire. Focus on results Effective remote supervision requires managers to switch gears from supervising activities to managing results. Train yourself to keep your focus, and that of your team, on results and overall productivity. Say goodbye to micro-management. Not only doesn’t it work, but you’ll drive your employees and yourself crazy if you keep them under a microscope from a distance. Things come up for employees working from home that don’t when they’re at a regular work site. Let your employees know what you hold them accountable for and allow them… . . . read more

TAGGED WITH: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Managing staff, Your career

MANAGING THE OFFICE

The importance of recognizing your employees’ hard work

October 4, 2019 by Barb Manning Grimm

Happy Administrative Professionals Week! What have you got planned to acknowledge your hard-working support staff? If you’ve decided to do nothing this year, you may want to…

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5 ways high-performance organizations make meetings effective

September 6, 2019 by Barb Manning Grimm

By J. Elise Keith bio
Every organization has to figure out how to make meetings productive. It’s a complex challenge. To be effective, each meeting needs to…

MANAGING THE OFFICE

To-Dos: Your September office checklist

September 6, 2019 by Barb Manning Grimm

Now that the summer is over and you’re facing the final quarter, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work. Here are some important tasks you…

IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY

How to cope with post-Labor Day stress (yes, it’s a thing) and return to the “daily grind”

September 6, 2019 by Barb Manning Grimm

It’s official: summer is coming to a close. Gone are the days filled with outdoor festivals, beach vacations, neighborhood pool parties, and fun-filled barbeques. It’s time to get back to…

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TAGGED WITH: Managing the office, Your career

READER TIPS

Why your first act as a new administrator should be to rearrange the furniture

August 30, 2019 by Barb Manning Grimm

One of the most difficult ways to become a manager is to be promoted from within.
For a Colorado administrator, however, moving up was…

Preparation is the key to a good ZOOM interview

Make the most of your time during coronavirus

Job searching during a pandemic

Managing virtual teams in a COVID-19 era

The importance of recognizing your employees’ hard work

5 ways high-performance organizations make meetings effective

To-Dos: Your September office checklist

How to cope with post-Labor Day stress (yes, it’s a thing) and return to the “daily grind”

Why your first act as a new administrator should be to rearrange the furniture

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