As one of the leading legal staffing agencies in Northern California, we understand that staffing is a critical function of your law firm. After all, if you don’t have the right people in the right positions, how can you get any work done and win cases? What’s more is that having a talented team in… Read more »
With the economy still stuck in neutral, many employees are fearful of taking vacation days. They don’t want to be perceived as slacking off or lazy, especially when times are tough. In fact, according to a 2009 study conducted by Right Management, 66% of those polled had not used all of their allotted paid vacation… Read more »
49 million. That’s the approximate number of Americans with disabilities, according to government statistics. As a result, the chances are pretty high that at some point, a person with a disability will apply for a job at your company. The Americans With Disabilities Act currently protects those job applicants who are disabled, but who still… Read more »
Law firms are notorious for their pressure cooker environments. But having an overworked and stressed out population is not good for any firm in the long run because it can lead to high turnover. And in fact, according to the Association for Legal Professionals, 75% of new associates switch firms within their first five years…. Read more »
As one of the top staffing services firms in Woodland, we understand that conducting performance appraisals is not exactly the most anticipated task of the year for most managers. However, when appraisals are done right, and on a consistent basis, they can offer a variety of benefits, including: Improving communication between you and your employees… Read more »
With the job market more competitive than ever, many candidates stretch the truth on their resumes in order to better compete. In fact, Steven D. Levitt, co-author of the book Freakonomics, cites research suggesting that over 50% of job candidates lie on their resumes. That’s a startling statistic. As a result, more and more companies… Read more »
Despite what you might think, a poor performer isn’t just your problem. It’s your whole staff’s problem. And as they have to pick up the slack for a poor performer, resentment will rise and morale will decrease. As a result, although it can be an uncomfortable situation, dealing with a slow-moving, low-achieving worker immediately is… Read more »
Despite the huge number of unemployed workers in the U.S. economy, many companies still face the challenge of finding the right professionals for their positions, whether it’s in the legal, accounting, or administrative departments. And without the right talent, creativity and innovation will suffer, important opportunities will be missed, and firms will lose their competitive… Read more »
While time is precious, there’s an awful lot that we do during the workday to waste it, sabotaging our productivity in the process. Here’s a look at four of them – and how you can eliminate them and get more done. Productivity Killer #1: Inefficient Meetings Inefficient – or unnecessary – meetings can kill your… Read more »
As a Northern California staffing services firm, we know that with the rising cost of healthcare, many local employers are feeling the pinch. On one side, you want to be able to attract and retain top performers with a generous compensation package that includes insurance. On the other hand, those insurance costs are eating up… Read more »