If you can’t remember the last time you took a vacation, you’re not alone. While American workers are stressed, they’re not taking time away from work…
INSIGHT
What’s hot and what’s not: A midyear update on the legal profession
June 16, 2017 by
By Bob Denney bio
As in all our previous annual reports and midyear updates, this report is based on information my colleagues and I continually gather…
INSIGHT
Feeling stuck and disorganized? Here’s how to turn things around
June 9, 2017 by
By Bianca Moreiras bio
After working 30 years in the legal arena with highly skilled, highly skeptical attorneys I have learned that keeping myself in a positive “can do” frame of mind helps…
MANAGING STAFF
How a mentor program can improve your associate retention rates
June 9, 2017 by
It is the money that gets the first-year associates in the door. But it is the work that keeps them there. Many associates are gone by the third year, and most of them go because the…
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Are changes in your law firm leading to employee stress and distrust?
June 9, 2017 by
The American Psychological Association recently surveyed 1,500 U.S. adult employees and found that the negative effects on employees of changes in the workplace are…
YOUR CAREER
How to ask the partners for an evaluation
May 26, 2017 by
To assure continuing success at the job, the new administrator should make sure an evaluation is scheduled within the…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
8 Traps to Avoid When Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint
May 19, 2017 by
Sexual harassment is a related problem that all employers must proactively address and prevent. While most managers are well aware of the need for sexual harassment policies…
INSIGHT
Employment Law Update for HR Managers
May 12, 2017 by
By Mike O’Brien bio
This is my periodic update prepared for interested HR professionals trying to deal with the complex American employment laws…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
Discrimination at work: Prevalent yet subtle workplace bias erodes productivity and engagement
May 12, 2017 by
A recent study by VitalSmarts, a Top 20 Leadership Training Company, has found that more than a quarter (27 percent) of those who experience discrimination at work report the bias to…
YOUR CAREER
Is it time for a resume refresh?
May 12, 2017 by
When was the last time you reviewed your resume? Even if you’re not looking for a new job right now, it’s always a good idea to have an updated resume…
