Unlimited PTO Policy: Benefits and Hidden Pitfalls
May 28, 2022
Unlimited paid time off (PTO), like unlimited brownies or all-you-can-eat bar food sounds like an amazing idea but in practice often yields unwanted consequences.
Be Successful at Work by Leading with Authenticity
May 5, 2022
If you’ve ever had a job interview then you’re familiar with the stress of wondering what to say, how to dress, which questions to ask (and not to ask), and even how to hold yourself. You probably recall rehearsing with friends or mentors and may even still be able to recite some of the lines you committed to memory. You also probably shudder at the thought of ever having to do it again. But guess what? You never do, not even if you lose your current position and have to start from scratch. After all, the answer to how to be successful in a job interview or at a job has nothing to do with putting on an act. If this is news to you, don’t worry, you’re far from alone.
Best Employee Benefits for Top Talent Acquisition
April 28, 2022
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Today’s dream job looks a lot like yesterdays. Current job seekers, just like their forebears, are looking for a position that provides happiness, stability, and growth. These basic human needs will always be the focus of human ambition, be it professional or personal. The difference is that today, the parameters that determine whether a job fulfills these are not what they used to be. People’s professional expectations have changed as what is viewed as possible has grown and if employers hope to land and retain the top talent they need to be in tune with these developments.
Self-Accountability at Work: A Key to Stronger Teams
April 6, 2022
Relationships, whether they be personal or professional, follow similar principles. Nobody builds a friendship or romantic relationship without self accountability, and business relationships are no different. Being able to take responsibility for yourself and your actions is a key component of building trust. Nurturing this skill is essential to personal development, and should likewise be central among your development goals for work.
Reviews of Attorneys Boost Law Firm Marketing Results
March 17, 2022
Every entrepreneur knows that before you can promote your product, you need to ensure all your T’s are crossed and your I’s are dotted. If your operation isn’t buttoned-up, presenting it to the public will do more damage than good. This is as true of law firm marketing as it is of any other field, which is why improving your firm's internal processes, developing team members, and increasing productivity is step one.
Once these aspects are locked in, step two is getting out there and getting seen. Here, reviews of attorneys play an essential role. In the present digital age, 92% of customers read reviews before making a purchase. This is as true of those looking for legal services as it is of those making impulse Amazon purchases. Over the past decade, testimonials have become a core element of digital marketing for law firms. Below we explain why.
Legal Staffing Trends: How Small Firms Can Lead the Market
February 2, 2022
Where innovation is concerned, it’s rarely large, unwieldy institutions that lead the charge. In tech, for instance, start-ups drive new ideas while behemoths in the field rely on vast cash reserves to buy out innovation when it grows hot. Think Amazon snapping up Zappos in 2009, or Facebook purchasing Instagram in 2012. In the world of media, the same is true. Condé Nast bought Reddit in 2006. Axel Spring snagged Politico last year. In law, however, this doesn’t happen…and small firms ultimately pay the price. Nowhere is this more evident than where legal staffing is concerned.