By Lynne Curry Your recorded words—they’re direct evidence. Direct evidence is evidence that proves the existence of a fact. Direct evidence includes someone else’s direct observations as in “I saw…,” “I heard….” Here’s a case where a staffing firm torpedoed itself and their client. The firm’s recruiter emailed 66,000 recipients. They emailed 66,000 individuals seeking … [Read more...] about What you write can come back and bite
Hiring and firing
6 ways to keep or lose a good hire
Offices expend great effort finding the right hires. But what they too often fail to see is that the success of all new employees "is dependent on how the manager handles and treats them," says speaker and trainer Charlyne Meinhard of Next Level Consulting, a staff management consulting company in Richmond, VA. It's the little things a manager does "every single day" that … [Read more...] about 6 ways to keep or lose a good hire
Use contract employees and temporary workers to solve difficult staffing issues
If your legal practice is like most, it's difficult to make a case for adding full-time office staff. And it's no wonder. Full-time employee benefits, including Social Security, 401k/403b contribution, disability insurance, health insurance, pension plan, and paid time off, add approximately 40 percent to an employee's salary, according to Salary.com, a leading provider of … [Read more...] about Use contract employees and temporary workers to solve difficult staffing issues
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
How to start your new hires off on the right foot
By Dr. Steve M. Cohen I'm often amazed at how many organizations start on the wrong foot with new employees. When you consider how much time you're going to invest in this person over the years, it's worth ensuring that you set the groundwork for success. And some of the most important steps begin even before the hiring. Both sides expect professionalism Even a normally … [Read more...] about How to start your new hires off on the right foot