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Work junkies: Unwilling to disconnect on vacation

April 30, 2024

By Lynne Curry Question: My husband gets furious when I bring my laptop on our Hawaiian vacations, but I enjoy vacations more if I remain connected. I run a small law office, and like to stay on top of things and let my employees know I’m there for them. Part of the issue is that I love my work and my husband hates his job. If I have my laptop with me, I can check in with … [Read more...] about Work junkies: Unwilling to disconnect on vacation

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

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

Voice technology can give you an extra set of hands

March 17, 2024

From robotics to augmented reality and beyond, the growing prominence of technology’s role in business has been fascinating. But there is also concern that some types of technology, such as AI, may threaten people’s jobs by performing functions or even “thinking” as humans do. However, the reality is that the development of AI-related technologies, especially speech-to-text, is … [Read more...] about Voice technology can give you an extra set of hands

4 ways to use voice technology to save time

January 31, 2024

The expectations from today’s business professionals continue to increase with an ever-changing modern world. Heaps of documentation and document creation needs add on to often already heavy workloads. Yet, there is limited to no help managing administrative tasks. As a busy office manager, there are always work processes to be improved, time to gain, and more efficient ways to … [Read more...] about 4 ways to use voice technology to save time

Partnering: Reset your relationship with your employees

January 18, 2024

By Lynne Curry You want your employees to work harder. They seem to expect a medal for what they’re already doing. You want your employees to feel happy about returning to the office. They don’t. They’d prefer to work remote. You handed out raises and expected your employees to thank you. Your employees reminded you their wages, even with the raises, haven’t kept pace with … [Read more...] about Partnering: Reset your relationship with your employees

9 time-saving tips for busy law office administrators

January 10, 2024

Law office administrators are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a law firm, which can be a complex and time-consuming task. In order to be effective, it is important for law office administrators to find ways to save time and streamline their work processes. Here are some tips and strategies for doing just that: Automate as much as possible: Technology … [Read more...] about 9 time-saving tips for busy law office administrators

Can every attorney in your office answer these 10 critical questions for 2024?

December 6, 2023

Want to see more profit in 2024? Get each attorney to draw up a practice plan for the year. A plan forces the attorneys to organize their work agenda by focusing on practice development, production, and self-improvement. What’s more, it ensures that everybody does work that furthers the firm’s goals, it keeps the marketing focused, and it keeps the collections in line. Use … [Read more...] about Can every attorney in your office answer these 10 critical questions for 2024?

“I forgot what day it was” no excuse for being late to work

December 4, 2023

It’s important to address any issues that may be affecting the productivity and efficiency of your medical office. Chronic tardiness can be a significant problem that can impact the entire office, so it’s important to address it in a timely and effective manner. Here are some steps you can take to address an employee who is consistently late for work: Set … [Read more...] about “I forgot what day it was” no excuse for being late to work

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