A firm's attention to employee satisfaction has earned it the ranking of best place to work in the state—for five years in a row. The recognition program is sponsored by the state Chamber of Commerce, and the firm has been at first place since it began. According to the human resources manager, there are four items that stand out in what the firm provides for both staff and … [Read more...] about Firm benefits from employee benefits
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When employees behave stupidly outside of work
By Steve M. Cohen bio I often end up addressing some of the sadder aspects of human behavior in and around the workplace. I have frequently been called by clients to help deal with issues such as sexual harassment and bullying, an employee who uses the n-word at work and someone who gets so drunk after work that they become incredibly obnoxious in public. In all of … [Read more...] about When employees behave stupidly outside of work
Are you the reason your employees aren’t taking their vacations?
Employees' ongoing struggle to balance work with time off is significantly impacted by their boss, according to Randstad US' latest Employee Engagement Study. Randstad's survey—which was conducted online within the United States from June 10-26, 2015 of 2,279 employed adults ages 18 and older—found more than one-third of U.S. employees (39%) don't believe their bosses … [Read more...] about Are you the reason your employees aren’t taking their vacations?
Why your law firm needs a wellness program and how you can build one that works
By David C. Fortosis bio As a nation, Americans enjoy some of the best healthcare in the world. In fact, many of the advances and techniques in the treatment of complex medical conditions were tested and refined in our country. However, we are also arguably the unhealthiest country in the world: Six in 10 Americans are either overweight or obese. And this one … [Read more...] about Why your law firm needs a wellness program and how you can build one that works
Rethinking retention: A user experience approach to keeping great people
As traditional retention incentives become unsustainable, organizations are looking for new ways to attract and retain the best talent. In their recently released insights paper "Rethinking Retention: A User Experience Approach to Keeping Great People." ManpowerGroup Solutions provides a fresh perspective on retention, using a method most commonly found in product and service … [Read more...] about Rethinking retention: A user experience approach to keeping great people
Here’s a low-cost fix for office issues: Talk to your staff!
By Steve M. Cohen bio I'm sometimes amused by the constant flow of management tips, tricks and cure-alls that parade through media aimed at managers. Most of these ideas are not bad and some are even excellent. But I'm frequently moved to suggest that the first thing most managers should try is simply talking and listening to their staff. I realize that's not … [Read more...] about Here’s a low-cost fix for office issues: Talk to your staff!
Six ways your firm’s information may be gridlocked
In today's new world of work, organizations rarely lack information. Unfortunately, according to research from Ricoh and IDC, what today's organizations do lack is quick access to their information, which is usually gridlocked and unavailable. Ricoh USA and IDC conducted Web-based interviews of nearly 300 companies in the United States and found six ways that corporate … [Read more...] about Six ways your firm’s information may be gridlocked
Five surprising findings on the attitudes and behaviors of Gen Z at work
They want to drive to their jobs, head into their private offices, and meet face-to-face with colleagues before calling it a day—hopefully, not too late, since work-life balance is their primary career concern. Sound like a baby boomer, or even Gen X? On the contrary, these are the work preferences expressed by more than 770 members of Generation Z (those born between 1990 … [Read more...] about Five surprising findings on the attitudes and behaviors of Gen Z at work
Why you should avoid hiring your clone
Hiring a new employee is a tedious task that every law office manager faces. But what if, two months after hiring a new employee, you realize that you have simply hired yourself? At first this may not sound like a terrible decision but, by taking a step back and looking at what hiring yourself really means, you'll notice that every employee at the organization has the same … [Read more...] about Why you should avoid hiring your clone
How to create a culture of professional development and keep your top employees
Rather than working their way up the corporate ladder, top talent is more often looking for jobs that enable them to develop their skills and increase their value in a future role, according to a new report released by Right Management, the global workforce consulting arm of ManpowerGroup. "Fulfilling Careers Instead of Filling Jobs" suggests that companies can significantly … [Read more...] about How to create a culture of professional development and keep your top employees