One area no firm can afford to ignore is associate business development.
The firm’s future depends on how well the younger attorneys are developed and…
WORKING WITH ATTORNEYS
How to set a plan for associate development that actually works
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MANAGING STAFF
How to delegate better
October 4, 2019 by
Boost staff performance by communicating more clearly
Not pleased with what staff are doing? It may not be their fault. Look at the directions they are…
INCREASING PROFITS
How to pay the partners
September 27, 2019 by
Is your compensation system driving away the talent you need to grow? What approach did your firm take when establishing its partner compensation plan? It’s likely you chose…
HIRING
Step by step guide to successful lateral hiring
September 27, 2019 by
Attracting a lateral hire requires more than sending out a request for resumes.
To find the candidate it wants, the firm has to decide on the specific qualifications it…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
How in the world can anybody stop gossip?
September 27, 2019 by
Question: How can a manager effectively put the squelch on office gossip?
(Submitted by Timothy Burns, chief administrative officer, Glenwood Medical Associates, Glenwood Springs, CO)…
TELECOMMUTING
8 pitfalls of letting law firm employees work from home
September 20, 2019 by
Contrary to what you might have heard in HR circles, refusing to let employees work from home will not make your law firm a dinosaur that nobody will ever want to work for. In fact, it will put you in the same position as the nearly 65 percent of…
INCREASING PROFITS
Keep your accounts receivable young
September 20, 2019 by
Collection work is something that can’t wait, because a dollar of receivables doesn’t stay a dollar…
MANAGING STAFF
5 proven ways to delegate work and set the staffer up for success on the task
September 20, 2019 by
Being a successful administrator calls for an investment.
It is the investment of time and patience to train staff to take on delegated tasks and…
MARKETING
7 ways to make your firm stand out among your competition
September 13, 2019 by
The competition for clients is fierce and law firms are marketing heavily, says marketing expert…
OFFICE PROCEDURES
5 benefits of rules-based calendaring software
September 13, 2019 by
1. Use of automated rules-based calendaring software may entitle your firm to discounts for…
