One way to improve one's work life is to provide employees the opportunity to grow in a job. No one wants to stagnate. Give your associates both the responsibility and the authority needed to boost the firm to new and higher levels. After all, without clients, there's no need for lawyers. Yet, when it comes to extending similar courtesies to firm staff, suddenly kindness and caring goes out the door.
Simple actions can dramatically improve a person's opinion about the workplace.
Senior partners who take the time not only to recognize younger members of the firm, but also to inquire into their personal interests and pursuits have a strong positive impact on perceptions of the work environment. Think about it. If you answer that each year the firm invites everyone to the annual holiday party, then your firm is missing out on lots of opportunities to build a happier and more loyal organization. Then recognize those accomplishments. Recognition need not be costly.