Technology and training are the future for law offices, judging by the presentations and exhibits at a recent legal technology conference. When the 2014 conference for the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) kicked off at Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, TN on August 17, Executive Director Randi Mayes felt like she was at a family reunion. "And," she says, "our … [Read more...] about Here’s what you missed at the ILTA 2014 Conference
Managing the office
10 tested ways to make your staff meetings more interesting and productive
A staff meeting should be a productive event that fosters collaboration; however, that’s not always the case. These ten steps will help you plan a staff meeting that results in a positive and focused gathering of ideas. Say the word “meeting” and people tend to groan. In fact, according to a survey conducted by Salary.com, which looks at where and how employees waste time, … [Read more...] about 10 tested ways to make your staff meetings more interesting and productive
The opportunities, concerns, and challenges related to adopting cloud services
According to the New Jersey Institute of Technology, by 2017 two-thirds of all workload will be processed in cloud data centers. Will your firm’s workload be there? Or are you hesitating due to concerns about security, compliance, or management of the services? This infographic created by NJIT’s Online Masters in Computer Science outlines the scale of cloud services and the … [Read more...] about The opportunities, concerns, and challenges related to adopting cloud services
Two quick tips from a cybersecurity expert
By John W. Simek bio 1. You are the product: default settings to “steal” your privacy data It amazes me that nobody seems to read the terms of service or the permission settings when installing software or configuring devices. In this day of instant gratification it seems as though the normal actions are click, click, click on the “I accept” button. That seems to be what … [Read more...] about Two quick tips from a cybersecurity expert
Try this “win-win” solution to stop personal Internet use by staff
The manager of a Mississippi professional office relies on a basic management practice when she presents any new policy. “I make it a win-win situation,” says Beth C. Pharr. “I tell staff ‘this why it’s necessary, and this is how it benefits you.’” Such was the case when she set a policy to solve a problem common to almost every … [Read more...] about Try this “win-win” solution to stop personal Internet use by staff
Are you violating state “time off” requirements for employees who are parents?
Although back-to-school season rolls around every year, it always seems to bring a level of stress for working parents. And is it any wonder? A new schedule and new commitments require finding ways to meet all the demands of daily life. For households with two working parents, it can be extremely difficult; and for single-parent households, even more so. It's easy for employers … [Read more...] about Are you violating state “time off” requirements for employees who are parents?
Colorado practice cuts costs by hiring IT staffer
Manager Arlene Zimmerman had an IT cost awakening when the computer went down. She called in the vendor's tech support and paid $100 to find out the computer was simply unplugged. "I told myself 'never again!'" says Zimmerman, who manages a professional office in Colorado. So she started on a path of building up as much IT support as possible in-house—and getting the training … [Read more...] about Colorado practice cuts costs by hiring IT staffer
How to organize your desk to improve your productivity
Where do you spend 1920 hours of the year? Well, if you work in an office, that's approximately how much time you spend at your desk. But is it time well spent? The Dublin Office Centre has put together this great infographic on a few small changes you can make to your workspace to ensure that those 1920 hours are productive ones. … [Read more...] about How to organize your desk to improve your productivity
Is your coworker like one of the family or is one of the family?
By Steve M. Cohen bio Let me preface this blog on nepotism by stating there is clearly a place for family businesses and organizations where related people work together for the good of the family cause and the good of the organization. That said, there are also organizations where familial relationships exist that are not always for the good of the cause. Often, … [Read more...] about Is your coworker like one of the family or is one of the family?
That’s the spirit
Editor's picks: The simple secret to hiring a great receptionist Five personalities to weed out when hiring for staff positions Easy-to-use interview system guarantees a good match between secretary and attorney … [Read more...] about That’s the spirit