As I have come to know law firms better, I have been surprised at how few firms put into practice the very advice their attorneys give to their corporate clients. We all know attorneys are attorneys because they're good at practicing law, not because they are good managers. So here are a few ideas from industry that may help law firms practice what they preach. Ensure you are in compliance with federal and state employment regulations. Build relationships with your staff.
Traditional loyalty is gone.
Successful organizations today are building relationships with their staffs that are better and more meaningful in our knowledge-based economy than the lifetime employment covenants and paternalism of the past. Creating a positive work environment is important. The existence of sexual harassment is simply a symptom of an unhealthy workplace. Maintain constant communication with key staff members to stay on top of their needs. People evolve, so their needs change.