Here are 11 essentials of grammar to master this year. They are some of the most often missed points. 1. Plurals don't get apostrophes. Gather up all the Christmas cards and see how many are from the Hartness' or the Sheridan's or the Joneses'. It's the Hartnesses, the Sheridans, and the Joneses. 2. Comprised. Don't put of after it. Comprise means to include. Most plays … [Read more...] about 11 grammar rules to carry into the new year
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Focus on employee health and see an increase in productivity
A survey of executives at large corporations, conducted by CoreNet Global and CBRE Group, Inc., has found that when a company focuses on employee health and wellness, there is an increase in engagement and retention rates and a decline in absenteeism. "Corporations that take an active role in managing health and wellness programs for employees are seeing positive returns on … [Read more...] about Focus on employee health and see an increase in productivity
Clark Wilson’s branding by design
When you have 76 lawyers and 136 support staff using 47,000 square feet over three floors of space, a complete makeover is no small feat. And it's usually a project that, once finished, you're happy to put out of your mind forever. But Carina Bittel, Director of Administration for Clark Wilson LLP, in Vancouver, BC, loves to talk about her firm's recent renovation. "I don't … [Read more...] about Clark Wilson’s branding by design
Some like it hot
Editor's picks: How to tame two staffers at war: Keep it civil and focus on the business Warm weather work attire 17 benefits that employees like and the firm can afford … [Read more...] about Some like it hot
The truth behind the “Blue Monday” myth
"Blue Monday" is an annual phenomenon that was the subject of a viral Facebook post seen by millions of people. Observed on the third Monday in January, it's supposedly the most depressing day of the year. Crisis Text Line, the free, nationwide, 24/7 text message service for people in crisis, looked to its data to debunk "Blue Monday" once and for all. The day's origins … [Read more...] about The truth behind the “Blue Monday” myth
January 26 is Data Privacy Day. Learn how to safeguard your data
Do your employees how their information is collected, used, and stored by the devices, apps, and websites they use every day? According to a recent Pew Research Center study, 91 percent of American adults "agree" or "strongly agree" that consumers have lost control of how personal information is collected and used by companies. Additionally, 50 percent are worried about the … [Read more...] about January 26 is Data Privacy Day. Learn how to safeguard your data
How job candidates can blow the interview process
Interviews are vulnerable times. There aren't many things more nerve-wracking than walking into a room of people you desperately want to impress. In a new survey from CareerBuilder, employers shared the most memorable job interview mistakes candidates have made and how body language can hinder their chances of moving forward in the interview process. According to the … [Read more...] about How job candidates can blow the interview process
Want to impress your clients? Go “old school”
By Elizabeth M. Miller bio Over the years the legal profession has, out of necessity, kept up with technology. Email, cell phones, every kind of software imaginable, paperless files and the like have (or should have) made law firms more efficient, cost-effective, and productive. It is necessary for firms to continue to become more efficient as clients demand … [Read more...] about Want to impress your clients? Go “old school”
Diversity in law firms: Women and Black/African-American associates still below pre-recession numbers
The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) has released its 2016 Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms based on the recent analyses of the 2016-2017 NALP Directory of Legal Employers (NDLE)—the annual compendium of legal employer data published by NALP. Women and Black/African-Americans made small gains in representation at major U.S. law firms in 2016 compared with … [Read more...] about Diversity in law firms: Women and Black/African-American associates still below pre-recession numbers
Are your employees resolving to leave you in 2017?
A new year means new beginnings, new opportunities, new resolutions, and for some workers, a new job. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, more than one in five workers (22 percent) are planning to change jobs in 2017, similar to last year (21 percent). Among younger workers, the numbers are even higher. More than a third of workers ages 18 to 34 (35 percent) expect to … [Read more...] about Are your employees resolving to leave you in 2017?