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Bullying, by any name, can be expensive
By Steve M. Cohen bio Whether you call it harassment, bullying, or something else, negative workplace behavior can be expensive for any organization. Although the legal field is highly professional, it's also staffed with human beings who sometimes use bad judgment, have questionable intentions, or are even just misunderstood. Unhappy employees today are … [Read more...] about Bullying, by any name, can be expensive
Caitlyn Jenner raises awareness, questions about transgender people
Olympic gold medalist and reality television personality Bruce Jenner has become Caitlyn Jenner. Jenner's transition has been well documented by the media, culminating in a photo of Caitlyn on the cover of Vanity Fair. Although her journey has been more public than most, Jenner's story is not unique. It is estimated that 700,000 people in the United States are transgender, … [Read more...] about Caitlyn Jenner raises awareness, questions about transgender people
What’s the most common breach of etiquette in your office?
The rules you were taught in elementary school—pay attention, don't be late, and if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all—also hold true in the workplace, a new survey from Accountemps confirms. But managers view etiquette problems differently than employees do. The most common civility culprit cited by chief financial officers (CFOs) is being distracted during … [Read more...] about What’s the most common breach of etiquette in your office?
Two-thirds of managers missing opportunity to develop and engage employees
North American employees report that two-thirds of managers fail to actively engage in their career development, according to a poll by Right Management, an organization that helps companies' align their talent strategies with their business strategies and helps individuals develop their careers. As talent shortages persist and employee retention becomes increasingly … [Read more...] about Two-thirds of managers missing opportunity to develop and engage employees
4 reasons your business should be on social media
When they need to make personal connections with the rest of humanity, more and more Americans are doing so via the Internet. A 2014 study by the Pew Research Center showed that 74 percent of adults who go online use a social networking site, whether it's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or something else. "It's clear that nearly everyone makes an effort to connect some way … [Read more...] about 4 reasons your business should be on social media
Six rules for selling without a sales pitch
Don't destroy the firm's marketing efforts by putting a hard sell on a potential client. To some people, lawyers have a negative image to begin with. Add a sales pitch to that and the reaction is resistance. The prospect sees the attorney as trying to take control and there's confrontation before the selling even begins. A hard sell may be effective in some businesses, but … [Read more...] about Six rules for selling without a sales pitch
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Explaining due process and the DOL—a three-tiered safety net
By Steve M. Cohen bio As a law firm member, you're no doubt familiar with due process. You should also remember that it is involved deeply with employee relations, including issues up to and including termination. As in baseball, your office can also involve a three-strike situation. What's important for you to know is that ultimately the umpire is the … [Read more...] about Explaining due process and the DOL—a three-tiered safety net
Trending HR issues your employee handbook should cover
According to a survey conducted by XpertHR, emerging HR issues are starting to appear in employee handbooks—but very slowly. It's hard to keep up "Employee handbooks continue to be a perennial challenge and opportunity for employers," says Peggy Carter-Ward, head of content for XpertHR, a provider of online compliance tools and guidance for HR professionals. "The … [Read more...] about Trending HR issues your employee handbook should cover