Resilient Leadership Traits That Grow Law Firms

October 8, 2020
In this present moment, it’s not hard to see why resiliency matters. The combination of economic uncertainty, a raging pandemic, and palpable political tension will test anyone’s composure. It’s not just exceptionally tough times that demand a steady hand, though. Resiliency is a practice and getting good at it means nurturing a resilient character day in and day out—both when adversity is great, and also when it’s not.

Boost Employee Morale Without Breaking the Bank

August 20, 2020
You’re not alone if, in this moment, everything seems complicated. After all, the present is a time when you need medical-grade PPE to get groceries and an advance appointment to hit the gym. Once-simple decisions—such as whether to attend a friend’s birthday—now require careful reflection, and I won’t even get started on how back-to-school season has changed…

Pandemic-Proof Hiring Strategies for Law Firms

June 17, 2020
By this stage in the Covid-19 pandemic, nobody is expecting a return to normal. Public spaces are forever changed and the way we conduct work is transformed. While some of the restructuring we’ve endured is temporary, much is not. As employers begin to rebuild, pandemic-proofing is a central concern. Naturally, this impacts all levels of operation, including hiring. As offices have adapted, so too have their needs—and with no end to the pandemic in site, these needs will dictate the sort of talent sought by employers.

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.

Support Remote Teams in Times of Crisis

May 7, 2020
It has now been more than a month since folks nationwide have been told to stay home, and all but essential businesses have been forced to move their operations online (where possible). The initial shock has since worn off and those employers left standing are facing a new challenge: how to maintain morale and, by extension, productivity as we settle in for what is shaping up to be a long fight. Those who are to survive will need a clear plan for supporting employees in adjusting to this new normal. The following three tips make this task less daunting than it may seem.

Law Firm Strategies to Thrive in a Crisis

April 14, 2020
This is uncharted territory for law firms and so many other businesses. Staying afloat in these strange seas depends as much on foresight as on creativity. If you haven’t already, get a notebook and adopt the habit of writing down every idea that crosses your mind. Don’t count on recall ability in these hectic times. You don’t want a lifeline to pass you by.

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