By Lynne Curry Question: "Eric" loves one-upping other employees in meetings. While he sometimes does this to me, by loudly posing contrary opinions, this morning he slammed another employee, also a hothead, who argued back. I told employees to stop. Neither did. Eric, however, raised his voice. I felt forced to raise my voice and didn't like the person I became. It was a … [Read more...] about How to handle employee hotheads
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Law firms scramble for entry-level and lateral hires
Industry data indicate that 2021 was another banner year financially for law firms, the most profitable year since before the Great Recession, with the strongest growth in demand for legal services since before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings by the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) show that fall 2021 recruiting activity was also strong following a … [Read more...] about Law firms scramble for entry-level and lateral hires
Find the CDC’s new (relaxed) masking recommendations for your county
You can find the new COVID-19 masking recommendations your area on a map just released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Recognizing that a substantial portion of the population has been vaccinated or has acquired some level of natural immunity, the agency has turned its focus to “protecting those at highest risk of severe outcomes” and minimizing the strain on … [Read more...] about Find the CDC’s new (relaxed) masking recommendations for your county
Forced arbitration of sexual assault and harassment coming to an end
By Mike O'Brien The United States Senate passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act in February. The legislation had previously been approved by the House of Representatives, and now awaits President Biden’s signature. Once signed, the new law will amend the Federal Arbitration Act to make pre-dispute mandatory arbitration agreements … [Read more...] about Forced arbitration of sexual assault and harassment coming to an end
Target top 5 compliance and HR topics this year
By Doug Striker It has been incredibly challenging to keep up with changes in compliance laws for law firms and corporate legal departments over the past couple of years. COVID-19, social justice movements, consumer legislation, and employee expectations and attitudes have all contributed to a fraught compliance landscape. Consider these compliance priorities—identified by … [Read more...] about Target top 5 compliance and HR topics this year
Are your remote employees moonlighting?
By Mike O’Brien A movement trending among some remote workers advocates holding multiple remote jobs at the same time, while concealing the other jobs from the involved employers. This approach is sometimes referred to as “over employment,” a term coined by the website www.overemployed.com, which provides tips and sells coaching services for workers who want to try their hand … [Read more...] about Are your remote employees moonlighting?
Are former staffers still accessing your firm’s accounts?
With the Great Resignation, workers are leaving in record numbers and the cybersecurity threat to employers is real. In a recent study, phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) provider Beyond Identity gathered responses from former employees across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland and found a vast majority of employees (83%) admitted to … [Read more...] about Are former staffers still accessing your firm’s accounts?
EEOC updates guidance related to COVID-19 and ADA
By Mike O’Brien The EEOC recently released updated guidance on the intersection between COVID-19 and major federal employment laws. In particular, the agency explained that COVID-19 may be considered an ADA-protected disability in certain cases. While mild or asymptomatic cases of the illness do not constitute an ADA-protected disability, other more severe cases, including … [Read more...] about EEOC updates guidance related to COVID-19 and ADA
Spring a pop quiz for your training program
By Doug Striker Remember tests in school? Pop tests? Quizzes? And the dreaded finals? As students, they were the bane of our existence. As trainers, however, we need to test ourselves and our programs constantly. If they aren’t working, our firms may fall behind. And that is a big deal. It is critical that you know how to evaluate your training program. (I know our teachers … [Read more...] about Spring a pop quiz for your training program
5 steps to take after you lose out on a promotion
By Lynne Curry You put your blood, sweat and heart into your job and this office. When a promotion came open, you thought it was yours. Except it wasn’t—you were passed over. If this has happened and you want the next promotion, or simply to be able to stand remaining in your job and at this office, take these five steps. Use your upset You can use your upset … [Read more...] about 5 steps to take after you lose out on a promotion