Last year, Americans used 17.2 vacation days, the most since 2010 according to new research from Project: Time Off. Despite this marked improvement…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
To-Dos: Your August office checklist
August 6, 2018 by
Usually, the middle of summer is a great time for tackling projects that you can’t get to during the rest of the year. Here are a few suggestions:…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
Why taking your vacation is worth the hassle
August 6, 2018 by
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…
PRODUCTIVITY
How to become a Microsoft Word ninja and boost your productivity
July 27, 2018 by
Legal professionals are under constant pressure to work more efficiently and effectively, and using technology can help them do both while…
INSIGHT
Should I stay or should I go? 3 signs you should keep your job and 3 signs you shouldn’t
July 20, 2018 by
By Holly Caplan bio
Growing up I was taught by my parents to get a job and keep a job. Period. It was ingrained in me that once I graduated college, I needed to land at a good company and stay there…
PRODUCTIVITY
How simple technology solutions can make your job astonishingly easier
July 20, 2018 by
As a law office manager, there likely are many days when you are frantically running around trying to make plays, getting blindsided by distractions, and sometimes even…
INSIGHT
5 actions to take when you hear, “I don’t trust you”
July 13, 2018 by
By Audrey Epstein bio
Talking about trust is tough in business. When a colleague tells you, “I don’t trust you” your first instinct is probably to react defensively or aggressively, and rarely with…
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
3 dozen ways to handle difficult discussions
July 12, 2018 by
Clear communication is vital in any office, particularly in a law office, where there is a climate of power differential and hierarchy. However, many employees…
WORKING WITH LAWYERS
Effective mentoring helps minimize staff turnover woes
July 6, 2018 by
A well-designed and well-managed mentoring program can have a major positive impact upon the career development and retention of associates in law firms big and small, says…
COMMUNICATIONS
How to be a better proofreader
July 6, 2018 by
When hours of work are spent crafting a compelling legal brief, contract, or report, it can be very disheartening, not to mention embarrassing…
