By Steve M. Cohen bio An excessively harsh and arbitrary management style is rarely a good idea, but when it's directed at one employee or even one group of employees it's guaranteed to be a problem. I dealt with one manager who frequently resorted to a style that was harsh, arbitrary and capricious behavior when dealing with one employee. The worker was … [Read more...] about Double standards never work at work
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Two-thirds of managers missing opportunity to develop and engage employees
North American employees report that two-thirds of managers fail to actively engage in their career development, according to a poll by Right Management, an organization that helps companies' align their talent strategies with their business strategies and helps individuals develop their careers. As talent shortages persist and employee retention becomes increasingly … [Read more...] about Two-thirds of managers missing opportunity to develop and engage employees
4 reasons your business should be on social media
When they need to make personal connections with the rest of humanity, more and more Americans are doing so via the Internet. A 2014 study by the Pew Research Center showed that 74 percent of adults who go online use a social networking site, whether it's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or something else. "It's clear that nearly everyone makes an effort to connect some way … [Read more...] about 4 reasons your business should be on social media
Do you make any of these 10 common grammatical errors?
There are many workplaces where people don't need to be diligent about their grammar and where incorrect word usage is overlooked. But that's not the case for someone working in a law firm. There are certain professional expectations that come with the job and when you're having a serious conversation with a client or a colleague, the last thing you want is for the other person … [Read more...] about Do you make any of these 10 common grammatical errors?
Here’s why the 2015 LMA Annual Conference is set to break attendance records
By Betsi Roach bio More than thirteen hundred legal marketing and business development professionals will be convening in San Diego next month for the 2015 LMA (Legal Marketing Association) Annual Conference. Celebrating 30 years, LMA's flagship event brings together marketers from all specialties and experience levels representing law firm of all sizes, from AmLaw 50 to … [Read more...] about Here’s why the 2015 LMA Annual Conference is set to break attendance records
5 ways to network to a better job
The sport of networking is a full time game for job seekers, according to the author of a recent book for those starting out or starting over in a career. "Keep in mind, networking can happen anywhere," says Phil Blair, author of "Job Won! 500,000 Hires and Counting," and co-owner of Manpower San Diego, a franchise of the U.S. staffing firm. "Networking occurs in … [Read more...] about 5 ways to network to a better job
Can your presentation skills make or break your career?
How well the administrator presents information to the partners is a strong career determiner. What the partners want in a manager is "someone who is of value to them," says Kevin E. O'Connor, CSP, a Long Grove, IL, presentation consultant and professional speaker. Value to them is a matter of "how can you solve our problems? If you can't solve them, you're wasting our time." … [Read more...] about Can your presentation skills make or break your career?
Five proven strategies to achieve your goals
By Dr. Marty Martin bio For many, celebrating the New Year means making resolutions. Many people resolve to lose weight, exercise more, save more, read more, or a host of other goals. As January fades away, so do our actions regarding our commitments or resolutions. But when the winter chill begins to thaw, many individuals will start making the same or … [Read more...] about Five proven strategies to achieve your goals
3 ways to eliminate flab from your writing and become a stronger communicator
No, this isn't an article on dieting. Today, we're talking about a different kind of flab that professionals should shed—the kind you find in poor writing. Flab is the unnecessary words, the words that don't mean what they're supposed to mean, and the clichés that everyone's tired of hearing. Take flab out of your letters, memos, and reports. Flab will never improve a … [Read more...] about 3 ways to eliminate flab from your writing and become a stronger communicator
The dangers of the disengaged staffer
By Steve M. Cohen bio Are some of your employees actually working against you? When it comes to the bigger picture of your job, your office or your business, the important question is simple: are you engaged? Is your staff engaged? Whether you are an owner, manager or beginning worker, the answers matters. A national management firm, the Gallagher Organization, has published … [Read more...] about The dangers of the disengaged staffer