First day for a new employees sets the tone

When a new employee starts at your law firm, it is important to set the tone on the first day. First impressions do indeed matter a great deal for a new employee in terms of whether the hire will be successful. As I talked about in a previous article, law firms do not have a…

How do you motivate your employees?

If you are a law firm owner or manager, one of your most important jobs is motivating your employees.  Some of your employees may be relatively self-motivated.  Some may not be self-motivated much at all.  And some might fall somewhere in the middle.  But no matter the circumstance, one of your primary jobs is to…

Who do applicants want to impress with their performance?

When a law firm interviews applicants, these individuals are interested in a job at the law firm. They are likely looking for opportunities, a paycheck, benefits, and a chance to advance their career. In some ways, many of these applicants may be screening the law firm to see if it is a good fit for…