The Talent Management Issue | November 2016
In this issue of ABA Law Practice Today:
Diversity in recruiting will not make much difference without ensuring diverse hires are included in all aspects of the firm. Impeccable credentials are important in recruiting, but so is cultural fit. Sudden unexpected departures from your firm can be avoided by taking a few simple steps. Looking for creative solutions for you and your clients? Ditch the precedent-bound mindset by following these tips. Changes in the legal profession and in the global workforce mean that law firms need professional talent management help now more than ever. If happier lawyers truly are better lawyers, then the answer is yes. Following these steps can make a difficult conversation with an underperforming colleague not only easier, but more effective. Want to be a superhero manager? The mythical heroes offer lessons for all of us. Want to stop star performers from leaving? Make sure the job fits them. Five tips for managing and motivating attorneys and staff. Marketing Partner Forum is a dynamic and vibrant conference designed for the industry’s most experienced professionals. It's past time for firms to make their hiring practices match the values they claim to hold. Evidence abounds about how stressful a legal career can be. Law firms can and should take take steps to boost the resilience of their professionals. Our expert panel takes a look at the effectiveness of law firm technology competence initiatives. Mistakes will happen. How you manage fixing an error by an associate can have a profound impact on the associate—and on you. Toby Brown of Perkins Coie talks about profitability, partnering, and practice management.Representing the Diverse World We Inhabit From Recruitment to Promotion
Five Ways To Bring Your Firm’s Culture Into the Recruiting Process
Avoiding the Blindside: How to Prevent Unexpected Departures
Old Dog; New Tricks
Innovating Talent Management in Law Firms
Lawyer Shelf Life: Is Investment in Employee Happiness Worth It?
Dealing Effectively With Underperformance
Heroic Talent Management
Job Sculpting for Lawyers: Increasing Attorney Engagement
Time for Some Self-Reflection on How We Manage People
Sponsored The Journey to Marketing Partner Forum 2017 Continues
What is Your Firm’s Success Profile?
Three Things Law Firms Can Do to Build (and Keep) Resilient Teams
Attorney Technology Competency: What You and Your Clients Need to Know
Seven Steps to Mitigating a Misstep
Shining a Light on Profitability