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Quotes of the Show:
“It’s not just about paying people, it’s about how that pay makes them feel over time. You have to design incentives that make them want to stay — not just accept the job.” — Tess Michaels
Connect With Tess:
- Website: https://www.clasp.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmichaels/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claspmates
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clasp_official/
Takeaways:
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If you’re constantly hiring, you’re not growing, you’re leaking. Most law firms are stuck in a cycle of replacing people instead of fixing the system that’s pushing them out.
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Sign-on bonuses are a band-aid (and smart talent knows it). Throwing money upfront doesn’t create loyalty — it signals desperation.
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The best candidates aren’t chasing bonuses… they’re evaluating your leadership, structure, and long-term investment in them.
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Turnover isn’t a soft-cost, it’s a silent profit killer. It’s lost clients, broken trust, team burnout, and brand damage.
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The firms that win won’t be the ones posting more jobs. They’ll be the ones investing earlier, developing people, and creating loyalty before competitors even get a shot.
Ways to Tune In:
Links:
- Website: https://hiringandempowering.com/
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiringandempowering
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiring&empoweringsolutions/
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