Employee Retention Strategies for Law Firms Today
September 21, 2021
That millennials “don’t want to work” has become a cliché in the HR world, and—like all clichés—it’s tired and inaccurate. It’s not that those born between 1980 and 1995 don’t want jobs, it’s that they don’t want jobs that rob them of living. This key distinction is what is driving “The Great Resignation,” so dominant in today’s news cycle. It’s also what’s driving up the anxiety of traditional employers. If you’re a law firm worried about employee retention, you’re not alone…and yet you also might be missing the point. A volatile job market is only a problem for those unwilling (or unaware) of how to react. Those taking proactive measures, on the other hand, are set to profit and—if their strategy is on point—set to profit big.
Strategic Work Perks: Boost Hiring and Retention in 2021
September 16, 2021
It’s no secret that there is a major labor shortage right now. By the end of April 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an unprecedented 9.3 million job openings nationwide. This is the highest number recorded since the Bureau began gathering data in 2000, and unless you are tuned in to the increasing value of “work perks,” it may be a hard one to understand. Let us explain…
Better Leader Strategies: Delegate to Elevate Your Firm
September 9, 2021
Nobody starts a business intending to work 9-to-5 or otherwise remain chained to corporate structures. To do so defeats the point. It would be like going to a restaurant and doing all the cooking yourself. Unfortunately, unless you do some serious thinking about how to be a better leader, 9-to-5—or more like 9-to-9—is going to be exactly what you get. This is why the perennial advice for entrepreneurs is learn to delegate.
Starting a Law Firm: Key Steps for Law Firm Business Development
August 18, 2021
So, you like so many others have suffered that singular positive side-effect of the pandemic: entrepreneurial ambition. You’re a talented attorney who, for some reason or other has grown tired of working for the benefit of someone else’s firm. Or, perhaps, you’re a few years out of law school, have gained the requisite experience, and are now ready to shape your career on your own terms. Whatever the case may be, your ambition is set on starting a law firm. All you need now is a checklist to figure out where to start. And Voilà! Here it is. Read on to discover the essential questions every start-up lawyer needs to be asking.
Self-Care for Entrepreneurs: Why It’s Key to Success
July 8, 2021
Entrepreneurial ambition and vacation time go together like hot sauce and ice cream; which is not very well. Getting a new business off the ground is an around-the-clock commitment, which leaves little time for taking breaks. Nonetheless, even the most driven entrepreneurs are human and risk severe health consequences without periodic rest. For instance, Steve Jobs achieved stratospheric success and yet few would trade places with him knowing that his dogged determination contributed to his early death. While self-care for entrepreneurs may sound like a waste of time in the short term, it is indispensable for long-term success. Take note of the following four tips and know that the cost of today’s vacation will pay dividends by ensuring you are around tomorrow.
Law Firm Employee Retention Starts With Leadership
July 1, 2021
Retaining top employees is the lifeline of law firm success, and yet doing so is easier said than done. The following post pulled from a paralegal group on social media not only shows why this is so important, but illustrates how terribly wrong things can go when you forget about employee job satisfaction. We hope these words didn’t come from anyone in your office, but even if they did, it’s not too late to right ship...