Racial Justice in the Workplace: Take Meaningful Action
June 11, 2020
The protests sparked by the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery—amongst others—provide the US an opportunity to reckon with its long history of racial oppression. Black Americans and their many allies are peacefully—yes, peacefully—demanding we awaken to the fact that racial inequality is all-too-often enforced by the very institutions purporting to protect communities from violence, namely police departments and the governments which fund them.
Employee Raise Request: How to Handle It Effectively
April 7, 2020
Let’s just pretend for a minute that the world’s financial markets aren’t being brought to a shuddering halt by a global pandemic. Because, if an employee is asking for a raise right now they are either severely overworked and deserving or trying to find the proverbial door of opportunity. Yes, people are doing crazy things but let’s just set that all aside for now. Imagine life is normal. One day it will be, and the prep you do now will help you get ahead then.
Law Firm Burnout: 9 Smart Ways to Beat the Stress
January 8, 2020
We’ve all said it at one point or another: I’m just so burnt out. It’s not just us—workplace related burnout is so commonplace that the World Health Organization (WHO) classifies it as a syndrome, and Harvard Business School estimates that it is responsible for generating up to $190 billion per year in healthcare costs.
Work Martyrdom: Address & Prevent It in Law Firms
July 21, 2019
Work martyrdom is a growing issue in the legal field, negatively impacting productivity, morale, and workplace culture. The rigorous demands of law school and the legal profession often condition attorneys to push beyond healthy limits. While commitment is necessary, an excessive culture of overwork can lead to burnout and reduced efficiency within a firm. Law […]
Leadership Development Success: Key Strategies for Growth
July 15, 2019
Leadership development success is essential for the success of high-growth organizations. In fact, $366 billion is spent globally on leadership training, yet many programs fail to deliver results. The reason? Effective leadership development requires a personalized, high-touch approach focused on honing soft skills. While no universal formula exists, the following four principles can maximize the […]
Why Come to Jesus Meetings Don’t Work in Law Firms
July 2, 2019
Come to Jesus meetings are a common reaction when law firm leaders and employees feel they’ve reached their breaking point. “It’s only April, and she’s already missed 16 days this year!”—a statement like this often leads to an emotionally charged meeting aimed at fixing behavior. However, while Come to Jesus meetings may seem effective, they […]