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The death of a job and the 5 stages of grief

June 1, 2024

By Dr. Steve M. Cohen Unfortunately, as a manager you sometimes have to terminate someone. It's also unfortunate that sometimes this doesn't go well. That results in significant stress and related problems on both sides. Fortunately, an awareness of the emotional impact of termination can help you work with the soon-to-be terminated employee to make parting, and any … [Read more...] about The death of a job and the 5 stages of grief

To-Dos: Your June office checklist

May 30, 2024

As we near the end of the second quarter, it's a good time to see if the firm, staff, and you are all on track with respect to the goals you set in January or if any course corrections are needed. Here are a few areas you can address. 1. Check the budget. Review the budget to see if and where alterations are needed. Are the goals still appropriate? Are employees making good … [Read more...] about To-Dos: Your June office checklist

Flex-retirement: A win-win strategy for employee retention

May 23, 2024

Employee retention is not only a cost-effective strategy, but it also helps maintain institutional knowledge and ensures a smoother transition when team members retire. One innovative approach that can facilitate this transition and keep experienced staff on board is "flex-retirement." What Is Flex-Retirement? Flex-retirement, also known as flexible retirement, is a workplace … [Read more...] about Flex-retirement: A win-win strategy for employee retention

8 ways to mentor your staff to thrive in their careers

May 14, 2024

Mentoring plays a pivotal role in the professional development of administrative staff within a law office. As a law office administrator, you have the unique opportunity to guide, support, and develop your team members, ensuring they have the skills and confidence necessary to thrive in their roles. Effective mentorship not only enhances individual performance but also … [Read more...] about 8 ways to mentor your staff to thrive in their careers

You can run, but you can’t hide from Gen Z

April 25, 2024

By Lynne Curry “I simply don’t hire them.” According to research, that’s the attitude of 94 percent of business leaders who avoid hiring Gen Z employees, those born between 1997 and 2012. Why? According to 1,243 recently surveyed business leaders, Gen Zers bring with them have a sense of entitlement, a deficient work ethic and sub-par communication skills. Half of these … [Read more...] about You can run, but you can’t hide from Gen Z

10 ways to reduce time-wasting meetings

April 24, 2024

Meetings are an essential part of the collaborative work environment in a law office. However, excessive and unproductive meetings can lead to wasted time and hinder the efficiency of your legal team. As a law office administrator, it is crucial to optimize staff time and resources. In this article, we will explore practical strategies to help law office administrators reduce … [Read more...] about 10 ways to reduce time-wasting meetings

6 ways to dodge the dreaded performance review

April 1, 2024

Performance reviews: You don’t like to do them, employees dread them and they may not be all that effective in improving work behavior. Here are five alternatives to an annual performance review. Regular feedback sessions: Instead of a once-a-year review, schedule regular feedback sessions throughout the year to discuss performance and provide feedback. These sessions … [Read more...] about 6 ways to dodge the dreaded performance review

Model Form: Applause Sheet

April 1, 2024

Why you need this model Applause Sheet: This is a quick and easy way to help develop and maintain positive relationships among the people in your office. How this model Applause Sheet helps you: Using this form at your regular staff meetings may not only end negative attitudes among staff, it might also help keep a positive attitude going indefinitely. How to use this model … [Read more...] about Model Form: Applause Sheet

An inexpensive organizational fix: communication

March 27, 2024

By Dr. Steve M. Cohen I’ve found that most organizations can benefit significantly from a simple, low-cost change in their operations: more two-way communication. For busy law office managers, time can be among their most valuable commodities so I don’t make this recommendation lightly. But even a few minutes each day to foster better communication with your staff can … [Read more...] about An inexpensive organizational fix: communication

Think long and hard before friending work colleagues on Facebook

March 21, 2024

By Lynne Curry I get it. You love Facebook and when individuals you work with requested you add them as friends, you did. At first, you didn’t have any trouble. Instead, you had the fun of seeing your coworkers’ interesting endeavors and the reinforcing experience of so many colleagues wanting to be your friends and then liking your posts. But then it happened. … [Read more...] about Think long and hard before friending work colleagues on Facebook

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