To assure continuing success at the job, the new administrator should make sure an evaluation is scheduled within the…
HIRING
Onboarding: How to make your new hire’s first day a success
November 16, 2018 by
The first day of working in a law firm can intimidate anyone, whether you’re a new receptionist or a new associate. It doesn’t matter how…
PRODUCTIVITY
Surveys find employees are shopping at work on Cyber Monday, but most will try to hide it
November 16, 2018 by
Take a look around at your office right now. Are your colleagues actually banging out a report or are they…
MANAGING STAFF
5 proven ways to delegate work and set the staffer up for success on the task
November 13, 2018 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
Public image counts just as much as legal quality: 7 good rules
November 12, 2018 by
It takes more than good lawyering to make a practice a success. Just as important is a good public image…
TIME MANAGEMENT
Here are four good ways to get your work done and enjoy a long weekend
November 12, 2018 by
Many managers will agree that the most difficult part of their job is finding time to get all the work done. And, while everyone loves…
INCREASING REVENUES
Boost quarterly profits with this proven 6-pronged cost cutting plan
November 2, 2018 by
As revenues tighten, every administrator is forced to look for new ways to cut expenses. There are lots of dollars waiting to be saved. But many of them are in places so conspicuous they…
PURCHASING AND LEASING
Paying too much office rent? Try these 7 rent-cutters
November 2, 2018 by
Can the partners live with less space?
After payroll, office space is the firm’s second highest expense, in most cases eating up from…
YOUR TO-DO LIST
TO-DOs: Your November office checklist
November 2, 2018 by
There’s a lot happening this month—everything from a presidential election to Thanksgiving to Love Your Lawyer Day (yes, really). Here are at least 10 things you should…
MANAGING STAFF
How to maximize your receptionist’s time
October 26, 2018 by
Does your receptionist seem bored? Have her co-workers complained that she seems to have little to do and spends most of her time surfing the Internet? Before assigning…
