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How to assess what training your staff needs

August 12, 2014

There are many factors contributing to the ongoing need for training in organizations, such as the growing use of technology and the disappearance of law libraries and word processing departments.

On top of that, due to technology, law firms are leaning towards a ratio of one paralegal or legal assistant to anywhere from two to eight attorneys, increasing the staff’s workloads.

If you want to set the stage for your people to succeed, you need to commit your firm to a culture of learning and provide your staff members with proper training. This makes your organization a productive and desirable place to work.

But how do you determine where training is needed and how much to provide? These two surveys may help you assess your firm’s specific knowledge gaps:

Career Training and Development Survey
Training Needs Survey

Filed Under: Topics, Employee benefits, Managing staff, Managing the office, articles Tagged With: General, Managing the office, Managing staff, Employee benefits

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