Competing for a job in today’s market is challenging enough, and 2021 research from global staffing firm Robert Half shows there’s another hurdle for candidates to overcome: being breadcrumbed—or strung along—by employers. Nearly 4 in 10 (39 per cent) of senior managers surveyed said their company is taking more time to hire in the current environment despite having access to … [Read more...] about How to lose a job candidate in 10 (business) days
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9 tips for virtual onboarding of new remote employees
Designate someone who will communicate with the new employee in terms of the expectations of their first day, first month, and beyond. Consider assigning the new employee a mentor or ‘buddy’ in their department who will check in regularly and answer any questions. Consider having a representative from upper management meet the new hire. Showing they are valued in the … [Read more...] about 9 tips for virtual onboarding of new remote employees
Hiring mistakes come at a higher price amid pandemic
A hiring mistake could cost your office more today than it would have a year ago. New research from a global staffing firm shows more than three in four senior managers surveyed (77 per cent) admit to recruiting the wrong candidate for a role, and more than half (56 per cent) said the negative impact is more severe now than it was a year ago. Four months lost on one hiring … [Read more...] about Hiring mistakes come at a higher price amid pandemic
First-year associate salaries rise in spite of pandemic pay cuts
Salaries for first-year associates are rising in spite of last year's pay reductions. The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) has released its 2021 Associate Salary Survey report, showing that the overall median first-year associate base salary as of Jan. 1, 2021 was $165,000, up $10,000 (6.5%) from 2019, the year of the last survey administration. Law firms of more … [Read more...] about First-year associate salaries rise in spite of pandemic pay cuts
Prepare behavioral questions for the best interviews
By Paul Edwards bio Stop us if you’ve heard this job interview cliche before: In the middle of interviewing a candidate, the hiring manager asks, “What is your greatest weakness?” Without missing a beat, the candidate smiles slightly, folds their hands on their knees, and responds “My greatest weakness is that I work too hard.” Ugh! If you’ve ever been in a position to … [Read more...] about Prepare behavioral questions for the best interviews
Tech, talent search and space reduction drive law firm changes
Change is a fact of life for law firms today, and leadership is fully aware—three in four survey respondents noted their firm’s partners are receptive to change. This need for change centers around two central premises: the need to improve real estate efficiency to stay lean and cost-competitive, and the need to evolve to attract talent and accommodate new ways of … [Read more...] about Tech, talent search and space reduction drive law firm changes
New year, new city? Professionals and employees reveal relocation plans amid pandemic
Relocation is a big consideration for both professionals and their employers right now. A recent study by a global staffing firm shows 44 per cent of workers surveyed said they would consider moving to a different city if their company offered long-term remote arrangements, and another three per cent have already made a move. 44 per cent of professionals would consider … [Read more...] about New year, new city? Professionals and employees reveal relocation plans amid pandemic
Class of 2019 is the most employed since the Great Recession
The Class of 2019 experienced the highest employment rate in the dozen years since the start of the Great Recession, according to the National Association for Law Placement, Inc. NALP has released its Employment for the Class of 2019 — Selected Findings, a synopsis of key findings from the upcoming annual Jobs & JDs: Employment and Salaries of New Law School Graduates. The … [Read more...] about Class of 2019 is the most employed since the Great Recession
Employment offers pulled and start dates for law grads uncertain
Law schools are reporting rescinded employment offers and law firms report uncertainty about associate start dates. These are key findings from a second round of pulse surveys conducted by the National Association for Law Placement, Inc. (NALP) about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. legal employers, law schools, and JD students. In May 2020, NALP began conducting a … [Read more...] about Employment offers pulled and start dates for law grads uncertain
Survey shows COVID-19 impact on summer programs, recruiting, and OCI
The National Association for Law Placement, Inc. (NALP) has released the results of two short “pulse” surveys about the impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. legal employers, law schools, and JD students. The surveys, conducted in May, were designed to quantify the rapidly evolving changes in the legal profession and the industry as a result of the pandemic. NALP is following up with a … [Read more...] about Survey shows COVID-19 impact on summer programs, recruiting, and OCI