This article covers the most important reasons for having a succession plan.
41 percent of executives said trying to balance work and personal responsibilities is the greatest source of workplace stress. Office politics or conflicts with coworkers was cited by 28 percent ...
You can develop your online professional reputation and help others in the process with some simple practices. Consider these suggestions for making the most of your efforts without consuming too ...
There's a growing demand for bi-lingual lawyers. Read this article to see how the need for lawyers fluent in Spanish and Chinese is being addressed.
If you’re looking to hire, examine whether your legal department is channeling its time, effort and energies in the right directions. Consider the suggestions found in this article.
If you have been in the legal profession long enough, chances are you’ve heard of instances where professional etiquette has taken a nosedive, including high-profile instances of lawyers losing their ...
Read this article and learn which terms to avoid when freshening up your resume.
Even if you don’t know why your job hunting efforts have yet to yield results, you may be able to breathe new life into your search by taking the actions outlined in this article.
Dont be daunted by the challenges that go along with making a transition. This article contains some tips for making the transition easier.
Five trends that may affect your career in 2013.
There are many potential pitfalls when you’re emailing, texting, blogging, tweeting, posting and “friending.” The following are a few of the most common traps, along with suggestions for taking a ...
This article contains tips for becoming your own best career advocate.
Even though in-house lawyers deal with clients who are crisis, they still have a reason to smile and be thankful. Find out why.
The report, Technology’s Transformation of the Legal Field, is part of Robert Half Legal’s 12th annual Future Law Office project. Following are highlights from the research.
The information below, culled from the pages of this year’s Salary Guide, will help you navigate the legal employment market and determine appropriate salary levels when making new hires and retaining ...
This article points out that the value of an in-house legal department is not in cash generated but costs avoided.
The question legal professionals need to ask themselves in today’s climate is: “Am I expendable or indispensable?” The answer could determine whether you stall or advance in your career. Here are ...
A discussion about the benefits of social media networking and the continued benefits of in-person connections for the purpose of career development and growth.
This article notes the difference between speaking and communicating and offers advice on how practitioners can become better communicators.
John P. Frantz, vice president and associate general counsel at Verizon, discusses how his role as chair of the company’s pro bono program is one of the most rewarding aspects of his job.
