Bringing a new attorney into your firm is more than paperwork and a laptop handoff. A thoughtful onboarding program builds confidence, accelerates productivity, and reduces turnover. Here are best practices to help new lawyers hit the ground running. Start with a warm welcome. Before day one, send a brief pre-boarding email with start-day logistics, key […]
As a legal recruiter, I am often asked, “Why check references when interviewees only give you those that will say nice things about them?” Well, for several reasons. One, you may gain insight into the candidate’s career style, personality and work ethic that you can use once they are hired. Second, listen carefully for any […]
T0 READ: This great article appeared in Law Practice Today at https://www.lawpracticetoday.org/article/great-resignation-or-great-reshuffle/: A record-breaking 42.1 million Americans quit their jobs in 2019. Of course, during 2020, many companies were laying off or furloughing employees. Those with a job mostly held on, as there were not as many options for change. However, as 2021 approached, a […]