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Micro-Retirement: Taking a Time-Out During Your Career

April 1, 2025

By Lynne Curry Are you craving a new adventure? Has your once-steady career momentum fizzled—or worse, have you burnt out? Does the thought of grinding away another 10, 20, or 30years until retirement leave you feeling drained? If so, you’re not alone. Dana Saerstein, 31, decided she’d had enough. “If I keep working myself to the bone until I’m 60, I might never … [Read more...] about Micro-Retirement: Taking a Time-Out During Your Career

17 productivity tips for law office managers

March 31, 2025

In the fast-paced world of law, juggling administrative tasks can be a daunting challenge. But don't worry—by prioritizing your daily tasks, organizing your workspace, and leveraging the right tools and strategies, you can turn chaos into order and boost your productivity. Let's dive into practical tips to help you manage your workload effectively and keep your law office … [Read more...] about 17 productivity tips for law office managers

To make a point, use the body language that supports your words

March 31, 2025

Few managers realize that successful communication depends heavily on body language. When people don't get the response they expect, they need to understand that their bodies aren't sending the messages they think they're conveying. Much of the message that gets picked up in a conversation comes from motions and gestures. And it works both ways. A manager has to know body … [Read more...] about To make a point, use the body language that supports your words

Career Moves: Is Job-Hopping Worth It?

March 27, 2025

By Lynne Curry For years, job-hopping proved a successful strategy talented employees used to maximize salary growth, expand their skill set, and advance their careers. In the last year, however, job-hopping has lost much of its luster. A shifting job market and increased employer scrutiny have left many frequent job-changers questioning whether their career moves have … [Read more...] about Career Moves: Is Job-Hopping Worth It?

Looking for a job promotion? Relationships are critical

March 19, 2025

It makes good business sense—and is respectful professional etiquette—to stay in touch with your former bosses, says Allison & Taylor, the nation’s oldest professional reference checking firm. As your career advances, your efforts to stay connected with past employers could pay dividends many times over when they provide you with favorable professional … [Read more...] about Looking for a job promotion? Relationships are critical

Tick those unpleasant tasks off your to-do list

March 13, 2025

Avoiding something unpleasant is the main reason people procrastinate. Try one of these four approaches when you face an unpleasant task: Do it. There’s an adrenaline rush from knowing you’ve completed an unpleasant task. Finishing something you’ve been putting off will energize you for the rest of the day. Don’t do it yet. If you’re not sure what to do, putting off … [Read more...] about Tick those unpleasant tasks off your to-do list

17 proofreading tips for the law office

March 5, 2025

Proofreading is part of your daily work life in a law office and you are probably already an expert. But here are 17 tips and tricks you can use to help you catch every typo, misplaced comma and wrong word. First and best tip is to proofread backwards. Begin at the end and work back through the document paragraph by paragraph or even line by line. This will force you to look … [Read more...] about 17 proofreading tips for the law office

Spreadsheet savvy is vital to law office administration

March 3, 2025

In the dynamic landscape of legal administration, adept management of data and information is paramount. Law office managers serve as the backbone of law firms, ensuring smooth operations, client satisfaction, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Amidst the myriad responsibilities they shoulder, proficiency in utilizing spreadsheets emerges as a cornerstone skill, … [Read more...] about Spreadsheet savvy is vital to law office administration

Oversharing: Can You Please Curb Your TMI?

February 24, 2025

By Lynne Curry When “Heather” met with her boss to request a week of personal leave, she didn’t intend to spill her deepest secrets. But Heather needed someone to understand—the sleepless nights, the gut-wrenching choice, the unbearable fear of raising a child with birth defects. Her boss listened without judgment. Still, in the days that followed, Heather couldn’t … [Read more...] about Oversharing: Can You Please Curb Your TMI?

How to help your staff become more financially literate 

February 20, 2025

In a law office, financial literacy among staff is crucial for maintaining smooth operations and ensuring the firm’s financial health. When staff understand financial principles, they can contribute to better budget management, more accurate billing, and overall operational efficiency. Here’s how you can help your law office staff become more financially literate: 1. … [Read more...] about How to help your staff become more financially literate 

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