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Yes! You need an employee handbook

By Julie Ellison bio For many employers, the idea of creating an Employee Handbook is overwhelming. But the importance of having one should outweigh that hesitancy given the peace of mind it can provide you while you are busy running your law firm or business. An Employee Handbook is your road map for what your employees can expect from you and what you expect from your … [Read more...] about Yes! You need an employee handbook

How the “broken windows” theory applies to your law business

By Liz Miller bio The “broken windows” theory is that a building with broken windows is evidence of abandonment, neglect of the property and a lack of respect for the law. In its simplest form, the “broken windows” is the beginning of the decline of a neighborhood which begins to deteriorate. It starts with “broken windows” and then leads to graffiti, trash, abandoned vehicle, … [Read more...] about How the “broken windows” theory applies to your law business

4 ways to get the most out of slow summer days

By Elizabeth M. Miller  bio Summer is here, and with that the inevitable slow-down of the court dockets as judges and judicial assistants make their escape over summer vacation. There are many ways to make efficient use of this downtime that will benefit the firm and keep you on track to end the year on a successful, and profitable, note. Here are 4 ways to make efficient and … [Read more...] about 4 ways to get the most out of slow summer days

3 steps a manager must take to end harmful gossip in the workplace

By Lynne Curry  bio The conversation stops when you walk into the break room. Two employees look at each other, mouth "later," and head back to their desks. An hour later, you see another employee dart into the restroom and come out five minutes later with reddened eyes. You ask her "what's up?" and when she looks like she might burst into tears, you usher her into your … [Read more...] about 3 steps a manager must take to end harmful gossip in the workplace

Do these 5 tasks now and get ahead of your tax preparations

By Elizabeth M. Miller  bio The holidays are over and it's time to get back to work—and reality. And the reality is that tax season is just around the corner. Ideally, you were attentive to your accounting and recordkeeping last year so you're ready to just hand over your records and reports to the accountant and—voila—your tax return is ready.   But the reality … [Read more...] about Do these 5 tasks now and get ahead of your tax preparations

Haven’t prepared your 2023 budget yet? These 3 steps will help you get it done

By Elizabeth M. Miller  bio No one likes to prepare a budget. Looking ahead a year and seeing what it's going to cost to run your law firm can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when you know that it's up to you to make sure the firm generates the revenues to cover the budget. And with so many year-end things on your plate, strategizing for next year is probably the last … [Read more...] about Haven’t prepared your 2023 budget yet? These 3 steps will help you get it done

Creating culture change: a case study of how one firm made technology training a priority

By Doug Striker  bio Recently, I was speaking with a colleague who provides contract technology training services to law firms, much like we do at Savvy. She told me about a year-long experience that she recently had with a firm and it was so universally applicable that we agreed to share it as a case study. Here are the facts in a nutshell: The challenge: … [Read more...] about Creating culture change: a case study of how one firm made technology training a priority

17 quick tips for law firm leaders

By Robert Denney  bio Here are some quick pointers to keep in mind, whether you've been a firm leader for decades or are new to the position. Have a vision. If you don't know where you're going, you'll never get there. Develop a strategic plan and follow it. Hell is paved with good intentions and business plans that were never implemented. … [Read more...] about 17 quick tips for law firm leaders

Want to improve attorney tech use? Start by breaking down silos in your firm

By Michelle Spencer  bio I have long wondered why there are two different teams in law firms doing similar functions. I am referring to the professional development and technology training teams. Both of the teams perform learning and development functions, and yet they are usually in two different departments that work alone, except in rare instances. They … [Read more...] about Want to improve attorney tech use? Start by breaking down silos in your firm