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Wellness is a staff benefit and a productivity builder

A Miami firm has set up a wellness program that carries benefits for the attorneys and staff as well as for the firm itself. The firm began the program simply because promoting healthy living "is the right thing to do" in the working world, says Mario M. Rumasuglia, director of administration at Berger Singerman, which has 70 attorneys and 170 staff. And it's a win for both … [Read more...] about Wellness is a staff benefit and a productivity builder

Model Guide: Behavioral interview questions

Why you need this guide: When interviewing job candidates, it's essential to ascertain whether they have the knowledge and skills required for the position. How this guide helps you: This guide provides open-ended questions to ask candidates—allowing for answers that will provide the insight you seek. How to use this guide: Organized alphabetically by topic area, this guide … [Read more...] about Model Guide: Behavioral interview questions

Dealing with workplace accusations? It’s time to investigate

By Steve M. Cohen  bio In dealing with your office staff, allegations of wrongdoing are never something you can ignore. Whether the charge involves sexual or racial harassment, bullying or something else, they must never be ignored. Never. Remember, an allegation by itself is neither fact nor fiction. It is simply a statement made by someone within your … [Read more...] about Dealing with workplace accusations? It’s time to investigate

What to cover in the office handbook and how to say it safely

While most firms have employee handbooks, few realize the responsibilities and even dangers a handbook creates. A handbook ensures that both firm and employees understand the full picture of the employment, says Beth De Lima, SPHR-CA, of HRM Consulting, a human resource management consulting company in San Diego, CA. It outlines what the firm expects from employees in terms … [Read more...] about What to cover in the office handbook and how to say it safely

Are you misleading job applicants during the interview process?

Six in 10 employees say they've found aspects of a new job different from expectations set during the interview process, according to a survey conducted by jobs and career marketplace Glassdoor. Areas where job reality differs from employee expectations include:  Employee morale Job responsibilities Hours expected to work Boss' personality Career … [Read more...] about Are you misleading job applicants during the interview process?

Do you make any of these 10 common grammatical errors?

There are many workplaces where people don't need to be diligent about their grammar and where incorrect word usage is overlooked. But that's not the case for someone working in a law firm. There are certain professional expectations that come with the job and when you're having a serious conversation with a client or a colleague, the last thing you want is for the other person … [Read more...] about Do you make any of these 10 common grammatical errors?

I so swear

Related reading: Should you outsource your IT department? Model Policy: Employee computer use and social networking Take these 4 steps to make sure you hire the right temporary attorney … [Read more...] about I so swear

Only 1 in 10 of your employees share your definition of success

A new global career survey of employees released recently by Right Management, the global career experts within ManpowerGroup, finds that only 10 percent of employees define career success as high performance and productivity. As employers struggle to find skilled and motivated individuals to meet performance goals, these findings indicate an ongoing disconnect between … [Read more...] about Only 1 in 10 of your employees share your definition of success

5 HR issues you need to review and keep on your radar

A law office manager has a wide range of responsibilities, which can make it difficult to keep every potential staff-related issue top of mind. Nevertheless, there are five human resources issues about which you should remain vigilant. 1 Discrimination Here are various types of discrimination, as identified and defined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission … [Read more...] about 5 HR issues you need to review and keep on your radar