The manager of a Mississippi professional office relies on a basic management practice when she presents any new policy. “I make it a win-win situation,” says Beth C. Pharr. “I tell staff ‘this why it’s necessary, and this is how it benefits you.’” Such was the case when she set a policy to solve a problem common to almost every … [Read more...] about Have this one simple conversation to end staff’s personal Internet use
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Model Tool: Candidate rejection letter, job interview
Why you need this model tool: After you interview candidates for an open position and choose the one you wish to hire, you have an obligation to get back to the people who spent time interviewing but did not get the job. How this model tool helps you: It can be difficult to know what to say to a candidate who was not hired. How to use this model tool: This model tool is a … [Read more...] about Model Tool: Candidate rejection letter, job interview
Do not disturb: Mind meld in progress
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A Basic Guide to Succession Planning for Law Firms
Bonus Content Slide deck - Exit and Succession Planningfor Attorneys Exit Planning Considerations for Attorneys Law Firm Practice Management Partner's Capital: How much is enough? Seigneur's Law Firm Valuation Checklist Succession Planning: Turning the dream of retirement into an action plan Succession Planning for Attorneys and Law Firms What is my Practice Worth to my … [Read more...] about A Basic Guide to Succession Planning for Law Firms
Model Tool: Checklist of steps to take when conducting an investigation
Why you need this checklist: When an employee makes a complaint, whether it's an accusation of sexual harassment, bullying or an alleged workplace safety hazard, you have an obligation to conduct a thorough and timely investigation. In many circumstances, the filing of a complaint sets in motion several legal and regulatory requirements for a business. How this checklist helps … [Read more...] about Model Tool: Checklist of steps to take when conducting an investigation
Work-Life Imbalance
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False sense of security
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Mental illness in the workplace and protections for employees
By R. Scott Oswald bio When we think of "mental health" problems, many of us envision obvious symptoms. But mental health presents challenges precisely because it can be almost impossible to observe. This can become a problem in the workplace when an employee experiences intense anxiety or panic due to the stress of the position, and management simply expects these … [Read more...] about Mental illness in the workplace and protections for employees
Are you ruining your employees’ family dinners?
It's no secret that technology plays a major role in today's modern world. But what happens when technology starts blurring the line between work and non-work hours? The results of a recent survey commissioned by Workfront and conducted online by Harris Poll with more than 600 full-time employees working a typical 9-5 schedule, found that 56% of workers feel that technology … [Read more...] about Are you ruining your employees’ family dinners?
Are you changing your security strategy?
The growing proliferation and sophistication of hackers, combined with greater reliance on interconnected applications, devices and systems, has created a security environment that's challenging for even the best prepared organizations, according to new research recently released by CompTIA, the IT industry association. "It's not that businesses need to be convinced that … [Read more...] about Are you changing your security strategy?