The Boom in Coaching - September 9, 2008
A rapidly growing trend in law firms is the use of coaches. Traditionally, coaches ...
Easing Pump Pain - August 8, 2008
A number of large law firms, particularly in the West ...
Goin’ Green - July 7, 2008
Becoming more environmentally friendly has become a priority for many law firms. Being “...
Biking to the Office - June 6, 2008
The high cost of gasoline has many law firm staff members considering their transportation options.&...
Going Green - June 6, 2008
A priority in many law firms is making the workplace more environmentally friendly. Besides ...
Forgivable Loans - June 6, 2008
With the mortgage market in shambles, some firms are using a tool known as forgivable ...
Preparing for Recession - May 5, 2008
A basic strategic in coping with recession is to figure out what successful law firms ...
New I-9 Forms - December 12, 2007
You probably already know this but employers will be required to use a new Employment ...
Social Security Numbers - September 9, 2007
Expect the use of social security numbers by employers to be a hot topic over ...
Work Culture Impacts on Alcoholism - September 9, 2007
A new study shows that workplace cultures affect the incidence of alcoholism in workers. ...
Generation X Designations May Be Overrated - August 8, 2007
It has become common wisdom that different generations view their careers and workplaces differently based ...
Employee Surveys - June 6, 2007
Ninety percent of U.S. workers in mid-sized companies (100 to 499 employees) think that employee surveys ...
Generation Y Renews Interest in Volunteerism - May 5, 2007
Good news for law firm pro bono programs. A survey of 1,000 professional 18 to 26 year ...
Parent Friendly Workplaces - March 3, 2007
The fastest growing issue for large employers of women (e.g., law firms) is the ...
Big Holiday Year - December 12, 2006
2007 may be a banner year for employee holidays. Next year Christmas Day and New ...
Fighting Insomnia - November 11, 2006
A recent article in the Harvard Business Review on the effects of sleep deprivation has ...
High Gas Prices Impact Law Firms - August 8, 2006
The practice of law is not a petroleum dependent business but high gas prices have ...
Coffee Room Design - August 8, 2006
As more workers telecommute and technology reduces the interaction of lawyers and staff within law ...
Hot Job - May 5, 2006
Children often aspire to someday become astronauts, firemen or doctors. Now, we may hear a ...
Insights on Generation Y - April 4, 2006
Many law firm managing partners are viewing “Generation Y” employees as being an ...
Best Places to Work - April 4, 2006
Law firms are rapidly losing their sweatshop image as more law firms are on the 2006 ...
Avian Flu Threat - January 1, 2006
Law firms are starting to field a lot of questions from employees who, stirred by ...
Holiday Stress - December 12, 2005
January is, for most law firms, the month with the highest attrition for administrative staff.&...
Around-the-Clock Operations - December 12, 2005
As law firms’ international client bases expand, so does the demand for around-the-clock operations.&...
Fragrance-Free Workplace - December 12, 2005
The empowerment of individuals with a special situation continues. The most recent example seems ...
Freedom to Blog? - November 11, 2005
In the UK, a controversial website, that lampoons Magic Circle firms, rollonfriday.com, has begun ...
Foreign Language Skills Increasingly Required - March 3, 2005
As globalization plays an increasing role in law firms’ practices, we are seeing foreign ...
Holiday Plans - December 12, 2004
How many firms are handling holiday parties and days off
Remembering Summer Associates Names - July 7, 2004
You may have seen this but we thought it was an idea worth repeating. Taking ...
Corporate Associates Lack Skills - April 4, 2004
Firms are finding a lack of mid-level associates with real experience
Outsourcing Hits Law Firms - April 4, 2004
UK “Magic Circle” firms have moved substantial portions of their litigation support to India
Cut-Rate Corporate Legal Services - February 2, 2004
We recently heard about two firms that are pursuing discounted rate strategies.
Paths to Partnership Getting Longer - February 2, 2004
The fast track to partnership may not be as fast as it used to be
