Building a Positive Culture Within Your Law Firm
Imagine Two Law Firms...
Imagine two law firms. Both are small general practice firms, each with 10 attorneys and staff.
At the first firm, attorneys and staff work hard to impress the equity partners. The managing partner is approachable, but resists change. Attorneys and staff rarely use all their vacation days, and often come to work when they're sick for fear of being perceived as underachievers. When good things happen, the people truly responsible for them are never recognized. No one feels like the firm exists for any reason other than to make the equity partners wealthy.
At the second firm, attorneys and staff work hard for the benefit of clients—not to curry favour with the partners. The managing partner solicits feedback on what can be improved throughout the organization. Employees are encouraged to use their paid time off to recharge after stressful periods and to recover from illness. Individuals are recognized for their accomplishments. Everyone at the firm knows that the firm's vision and purpose is to make its clients' lives as easy as possible while they are going through difficult situations.
Which firm would you prefer to work at?