White paper exploring the impact of recent interior renovations for Fried Frank LLP's Washington, DC office and the general trend in the industry towards more flexible office design.
Best Buy has implemented a new work program called ROWE (Results Only Work Environment) that allows employees to work from anywhere and anytime as long as they get their work done. The program was started secretly by two HR employees and spread virally within the company. It aims to judge employees based on output rather than hours worked. Since implementing ROWE, Best Buy has seen increased productivity, engagement, and retention while reducing turnover. The unconventional program allows for flexible schedules and working remotely, which the company believes will help boost morale and reduce real estate costs.
WAC Excalibur construction or the dilemma of the young go getterMayankAgrawal205
Phil is an engineer experiencing an ethical dilemma at his construction company. He has been directed to inflate profit margins by his boss Luc, but worries this is unethical. Phil also fears blowback for speaking up due to his loyalty to Luc and need to provide for his family. The report analyzes Phil's options, including discussing concerns with Luc privately or publicly reporting the company's misconduct. It ultimately recommends Phil quietly search for a new job, then anonymously expose the wrongdoing through online media.
A Written Analysis and Communication report on the HBR case study Humour or Harrasment using the six-step problem-solving approach. Identified the key problem, suggested alternative solutions, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation of options, Recommendation, Implementation plan, and Contingency plan.
Finding a job can be difficult at times, even more so when you are an older worker. This presentation focuses on helping mature workers identify their skills and overcome objections in their job search. Several “mature worker” friendly companies are identified. In addition to the specialized concerns of job seekers over 50, this will cover search tips that are useful for job seekers of any age.
Project 42 is a fun piece of research that addresses topics we rarely discuss at work. The opinions of our piers are always interesting but not at the cost of our own beliefs.
Korn/Ferry & Gartner Group CIO Edge presentation - Silicon Valley, July 2011bobconcannon
The document summarizes a presentation given by Graham Waller of Gartner at the San Francisco CIO Roundtable on June 24, 2011. The presentation focused on the seven leadership skills CIOs need to drive results, including committing to leadership first, embracing one's softer side, forging right relationships, mastering communications, inspiring others, building people rather than just systems, and leading differently than one thinks.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Graham Waller of Gartner at the San Francisco CIO Roundtable on June 24, 2011. The presentation focused on the seven leadership skills that CIOs need to drive results, including committing to leadership first, embracing one's softer side, forging right relationships, mastering communications, inspiring others, building people rather than just systems, and leading differently than one thinks. The presentation argued that superior business outcomes are achieved through people-focused leadership and management.
The document discusses talent management and hiring practices of in-house legal teams in the Bay Area/Silicon Valley region. It finds that cultural fit is the top priority for most companies. Soft skills and experience are valued more than academic credentials. Companies use hypothetical interview questions and skills tests to evaluate adaptability and how candidates think on their feet. Having a diversity of personalities on teams is also important to avoid having a team of clones.
Best Buy has implemented a new work program called ROWE (Results Only Work Environment) that allows employees to work from anywhere and anytime as long as they get their work done. The program was started secretly by two HR employees and spread virally within the company. It aims to judge employees based on output rather than hours worked. Since implementing ROWE, Best Buy has seen increased productivity, engagement, and retention while reducing turnover. The unconventional program allows for flexible schedules and working remotely, which the company believes will help boost morale and reduce real estate costs.
WAC Excalibur construction or the dilemma of the young go getterMayankAgrawal205
Phil is an engineer experiencing an ethical dilemma at his construction company. He has been directed to inflate profit margins by his boss Luc, but worries this is unethical. Phil also fears blowback for speaking up due to his loyalty to Luc and need to provide for his family. The report analyzes Phil's options, including discussing concerns with Luc privately or publicly reporting the company's misconduct. It ultimately recommends Phil quietly search for a new job, then anonymously expose the wrongdoing through online media.
A Written Analysis and Communication report on the HBR case study Humour or Harrasment using the six-step problem-solving approach. Identified the key problem, suggested alternative solutions, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation of options, Recommendation, Implementation plan, and Contingency plan.
Finding a job can be difficult at times, even more so when you are an older worker. This presentation focuses on helping mature workers identify their skills and overcome objections in their job search. Several “mature worker” friendly companies are identified. In addition to the specialized concerns of job seekers over 50, this will cover search tips that are useful for job seekers of any age.
Project 42 is a fun piece of research that addresses topics we rarely discuss at work. The opinions of our piers are always interesting but not at the cost of our own beliefs.
Korn/Ferry & Gartner Group CIO Edge presentation - Silicon Valley, July 2011bobconcannon
The document summarizes a presentation given by Graham Waller of Gartner at the San Francisco CIO Roundtable on June 24, 2011. The presentation focused on the seven leadership skills CIOs need to drive results, including committing to leadership first, embracing one's softer side, forging right relationships, mastering communications, inspiring others, building people rather than just systems, and leading differently than one thinks.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Graham Waller of Gartner at the San Francisco CIO Roundtable on June 24, 2011. The presentation focused on the seven leadership skills that CIOs need to drive results, including committing to leadership first, embracing one's softer side, forging right relationships, mastering communications, inspiring others, building people rather than just systems, and leading differently than one thinks. The presentation argued that superior business outcomes are achieved through people-focused leadership and management.
The document discusses talent management and hiring practices of in-house legal teams in the Bay Area/Silicon Valley region. It finds that cultural fit is the top priority for most companies. Soft skills and experience are valued more than academic credentials. Companies use hypothetical interview questions and skills tests to evaluate adaptability and how candidates think on their feet. Having a diversity of personalities on teams is also important to avoid having a team of clones.
The legal workplaces of today are unrecognisable of those of yesterday, more akin to that of a five star hotel than an office. Bates Smart predicts an even greater shift towards flexibility, collaboration and hospitality from legal firms in the future.
Publishing four key findings in its new whitepaper, The Legal Workplace 2020, Australian architectural practice Bates Smart has analysed over 135,000 sqm of legal spaces.
Bates Smart White Paper 03: The New Legal Workplace 2020Bates Smart
In 2013, Bates Smart published our first White Paper - The Legal Workplace. The data in this paper predicted changes to the legal workplace over the next four years - all of which have proven accurate.
In this paper, we update our key findings and look to the next four years.
This document discusses several issues that are dramatically changing the legal profession and forcing law firms to rethink their office space models. It identifies five key issues driving changes: 1) client demands to reduce legal costs, 2) use of legal teams instead of individual stars, 3) work-life balance concerns, 4) expansion of firm geography, and 5) needs for attractive workplaces. It also outlines four "truths" that will guide how firms address these issues, including the ongoing need for private offices balanced with collaborative spaces, the importance of technology and group-based practices, and the goal of creating interesting workplaces. The document concludes that successful future law firm offices will focus on facilitating collaboration and harnessing technology in efficient, productive
Citrix Research Shows Those ‘Born Digital’ Can Deliver Superlative Results — ...Dana Gardner
The document discusses research by Citrix into what motivates and engages the "Born Digital" generation of employees. Some key findings:
- Job stability, career security, and work-life balance are more important to Born Digital employees than opportunities for training or meaningful work, contrary to what business leaders believe.
- 90% of Born Digital employees do not want to return to full-time office work and prefer a hybrid or flexible model, while 58% of leaders believe young workers want to be in the office.
- Born Digital employees value autonomy, flexibility in where and when they work, and trust in their work environment. They want tools to collaborate remotely and be productive anywhere.
- Business leaders
The document discusses different options for workplace strategies and locations that CEOs can consider, such as traditional offices, home offices, shared workspaces, and collaborative workspaces. It outlines factors for CEOs to consider in developing a workplace strategy, such as corporate culture, workplace functions, industry norms, employee input, and flexibility. The document advocates having an open and flexible approach to workplace strategy.
This document discusses how companies will increasingly hire workers on a project or outcome basis rather than as permanent employees. It argues that companies will seek "work" rather than "workers" and will assemble teams of independent contractors, freelancers, and employees as needed to complete projects. Recruiters will need to adapt by developing ongoing relationships with independent talent and focusing more on engagement and communication over time rather than one-time hiring. The role of recruiters may evolve into "talent attractors" who publish information and advice for independent workers rather than directly sourcing for open roles.
"The legal sector changes and evolves with the ballistic certainty of a juggernaut and does so irrespective of the preferences and choices of the participants almost as if they were peripheral to the process of delivering legal services. We are, because of what we do, entirely focussed on the personnel involved in legal practice. The purpose of this survey was to discover their views on the present direction of law as well as how the profession is viewed by those within it and what individuals want to get out of their legal career..." Mark Husband, Managing Director, Cogence Search.
Back To School Writing Papers.Pdf Yaz Kad, PLaura Martin
The document discusses the process of seeking help with an assignment from the website HelpWriting.net. It outlines 5 steps: 1) Create an account with email and password. 2) Complete an order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and select one. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment. 5) Request revisions if needed, and the site guarantees original, high-quality work or a refund.
Back To School Writing Papers.Pdf Yaz Kad, PJulie Gonzalez
The document discusses defining moments, critical choices, and pivotal people that shape one's life. It states that these experiences, both positive and negative, help build character and teach right from wrong. A defining moment for the author occurred in 6th grade when they witnessed a tragic event involving their childhood friends that opened their eyes. The event had a deep impact and influence on who they are today.
Personal InterviewsPersonal interviews are not included in the r.docxssuser562afc1
Personal Interviews
Personal interviews are not included in the reference list because they are not considered recoverable data. You may cite them within the text as a personal communication.
In-text citation:
Eating too much sugar is unhealthy (J. Donahue, personal communication, April 19, 2014).
According to J. Donahue (personal communication, April 19, 2014) eating too much sugar is unhealthy.
If you have read or listened to the interview (i.e they are retrievable in audio or print form), use the reference format appropriate for the source.
Interviews you conduct and other communication you receive that other people would not be able to locate are cited with in text citations only. Items that are recoverable, such as letters in an archive or recorded interviews available online, are not cited this way. Like author names, APA requires first names of interviewees be reduced to initials, which are included in the in-text citations since there is no reference list entry.
Like other in-text citations, the citation can appear at the end of the sentence, or you can work it into the sentence.
Format:
(A. A. Interviewee last name, personal communication, Month Day, Year)
Examples:
End of Sentence:
(J. A. Doe, personal communication, September 12, 2014).
Incorporated into sentence:
In an interview, J.A. Doe (personal communication, September 12, 2014), stated that in her experience....
If you would like to include a personal interview as part of your APA reference list, then include the interviewee, the date of the interview, and the type of interview.
Structure:
Last name, FI. (Year, Month date). Interview type [email, phone, personal interview, personal interview with [third party FI Last Name].
Example:
Cloyd, A. (2014, July 29). Personal interview.
Legal and Ethical Issues in Management
1
LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT 8
Legal and Ethical Issues in Management
Name
Institution
Legal and Ethical Issues in Management
Gemma and James have created a prototype robotic device that they have naked Phoebe. It is a dream of every individual that wants to start a business to prosper and earn as many profits as possible. Therefore, both Gemma and James have to internalize the partnership, corporation, and limited liability company would best fit their business entity. Considering starting up a business, you have to take into account the kind of business form that will best suit your business. These will help you minimize startup costs, avoid complex government regulations and laws requirements.
In the United States, more than 10 percent of businesses are formed through partnership though the majority is a small and medium-sized business. It is generally easy and less costly to form compared to a corporate kind of business or limited liability company. In this form of business, the impact of business can be resolved using the partnership agreement that points out the rights and roles that each party is mandated to follow (Skr.
Personal InterviewsPersonal interviews are not included in the r.docxkarlhennesey
Personal Interviews
Personal interviews are not included in the reference list because they are not considered recoverable data. You may cite them within the text as a personal communication.
In-text citation:
Eating too much sugar is unhealthy (J. Donahue, personal communication, April 19, 2014).
According to J. Donahue (personal communication, April 19, 2014) eating too much sugar is unhealthy.
If you have read or listened to the interview (i.e they are retrievable in audio or print form), use the reference format appropriate for the source.
Interviews you conduct and other communication you receive that other people would not be able to locate are cited with in text citations only. Items that are recoverable, such as letters in an archive or recorded interviews available online, are not cited this way. Like author names, APA requires first names of interviewees be reduced to initials, which are included in the in-text citations since there is no reference list entry.
Like other in-text citations, the citation can appear at the end of the sentence, or you can work it into the sentence.
Format:
(A. A. Interviewee last name, personal communication, Month Day, Year)
Examples:
End of Sentence:
(J. A. Doe, personal communication, September 12, 2014).
Incorporated into sentence:
In an interview, J.A. Doe (personal communication, September 12, 2014), stated that in her experience....
If you would like to include a personal interview as part of your APA reference list, then include the interviewee, the date of the interview, and the type of interview.
Structure:
Last name, FI. (Year, Month date). Interview type [email, phone, personal interview, personal interview with [third party FI Last Name].
Example:
Cloyd, A. (2014, July 29). Personal interview.
Legal and Ethical Issues in Management
1
LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT 8
Legal and Ethical Issues in Management
Name
Institution
Legal and Ethical Issues in Management
Gemma and James have created a prototype robotic device that they have naked Phoebe. It is a dream of every individual that wants to start a business to prosper and earn as many profits as possible. Therefore, both Gemma and James have to internalize the partnership, corporation, and limited liability company would best fit their business entity. Considering starting up a business, you have to take into account the kind of business form that will best suit your business. These will help you minimize startup costs, avoid complex government regulations and laws requirements.
In the United States, more than 10 percent of businesses are formed through partnership though the majority is a small and medium-sized business. It is generally easy and less costly to form compared to a corporate kind of business or limited liability company. In this form of business, the impact of business can be resolved using the partnership agreement that points out the rights and roles that each party is mandated to follow (Skr ...
The document discusses strategies for building a hybrid workplace model. It notes that 52% of U.S. workers prefer a mix of working from home and the office. Additionally, 72% of corporate leaders plan to offer a hybrid model. The document provides several strategies for organizations to implement a successful hybrid model, including piloting new collaborative workspace designs, integrating physical and digital tools to bridge remote and in-person employees, and offering a variety of spaces to support different types of individual and group work.
The workplace of the future is adapting to the demands of a worker who has always known collaborative technology, and physical location is no longer a barrier to connection. In this eBook, experts in employee engagement and workplace design discuss how all companies can create a more connected place, regardless of size or budget.
This document provides a case study review of open office spaces. It examines cases both for and against open office designs through the lens of how they impact worker productivity, satisfaction, and focus. Cases presented in favor of open offices include a Facebook employee who highlights the mobility, flexibility, and chance encounters open offices provide. Another case discusses Mayor Bloomberg's redesigned "Bullpen" office that emphasized accessibility over privacy. However, cases against open offices cite lack of sound and visual privacy as problems, with one study finding productivity was doubled in private offices compared to open plans. The document establishes parameters to analyze how different environments support workers and their needs.
This document provides an overview of the May 2016 issue of Briefing magazine. It discusses law firm partnership announcements and efforts to increase gender diversity. Herbert Smith Freehills announced 20 new partners including six women and aims for 30% female partnership by 2019. Pinsent Masons recruited its first non-executive director and chief operating officer. Eversheds offers a six-year solicitor apprenticeship program paying £17,200 annually in London. The issue explores trends in modern open-plan, hot-desking law firm offices and managing work-life balance.
It used to be the case that staff worked the way they were told to by their employers. It was therefore the objectives of the organisation – efficiency, in most cases – that defined the working style of the majority.
Now, though, the way we work is subject to all manner of influences. Organisations that wish to design engaging and productive working environments for their employees must understand those forces, and react accordingly.
Originally presented at XP2024 Bolzano
While agile has entered the post-mainstream age, possibly losing its mojo along the way, the rise of remote working is dealing a more severe blow than its industrialization.
In this talk we'll have a look to the cumulative effect of the constraints of a remote working environment and of the common countermeasures.
The legal workplaces of today are unrecognisable of those of yesterday, more akin to that of a five star hotel than an office. Bates Smart predicts an even greater shift towards flexibility, collaboration and hospitality from legal firms in the future.
Publishing four key findings in its new whitepaper, The Legal Workplace 2020, Australian architectural practice Bates Smart has analysed over 135,000 sqm of legal spaces.
Bates Smart White Paper 03: The New Legal Workplace 2020Bates Smart
In 2013, Bates Smart published our first White Paper - The Legal Workplace. The data in this paper predicted changes to the legal workplace over the next four years - all of which have proven accurate.
In this paper, we update our key findings and look to the next four years.
This document discusses several issues that are dramatically changing the legal profession and forcing law firms to rethink their office space models. It identifies five key issues driving changes: 1) client demands to reduce legal costs, 2) use of legal teams instead of individual stars, 3) work-life balance concerns, 4) expansion of firm geography, and 5) needs for attractive workplaces. It also outlines four "truths" that will guide how firms address these issues, including the ongoing need for private offices balanced with collaborative spaces, the importance of technology and group-based practices, and the goal of creating interesting workplaces. The document concludes that successful future law firm offices will focus on facilitating collaboration and harnessing technology in efficient, productive
Citrix Research Shows Those ‘Born Digital’ Can Deliver Superlative Results — ...Dana Gardner
The document discusses research by Citrix into what motivates and engages the "Born Digital" generation of employees. Some key findings:
- Job stability, career security, and work-life balance are more important to Born Digital employees than opportunities for training or meaningful work, contrary to what business leaders believe.
- 90% of Born Digital employees do not want to return to full-time office work and prefer a hybrid or flexible model, while 58% of leaders believe young workers want to be in the office.
- Born Digital employees value autonomy, flexibility in where and when they work, and trust in their work environment. They want tools to collaborate remotely and be productive anywhere.
- Business leaders
The document discusses different options for workplace strategies and locations that CEOs can consider, such as traditional offices, home offices, shared workspaces, and collaborative workspaces. It outlines factors for CEOs to consider in developing a workplace strategy, such as corporate culture, workplace functions, industry norms, employee input, and flexibility. The document advocates having an open and flexible approach to workplace strategy.
This document discusses how companies will increasingly hire workers on a project or outcome basis rather than as permanent employees. It argues that companies will seek "work" rather than "workers" and will assemble teams of independent contractors, freelancers, and employees as needed to complete projects. Recruiters will need to adapt by developing ongoing relationships with independent talent and focusing more on engagement and communication over time rather than one-time hiring. The role of recruiters may evolve into "talent attractors" who publish information and advice for independent workers rather than directly sourcing for open roles.
"The legal sector changes and evolves with the ballistic certainty of a juggernaut and does so irrespective of the preferences and choices of the participants almost as if they were peripheral to the process of delivering legal services. We are, because of what we do, entirely focussed on the personnel involved in legal practice. The purpose of this survey was to discover their views on the present direction of law as well as how the profession is viewed by those within it and what individuals want to get out of their legal career..." Mark Husband, Managing Director, Cogence Search.
Back To School Writing Papers.Pdf Yaz Kad, PLaura Martin
The document discusses the process of seeking help with an assignment from the website HelpWriting.net. It outlines 5 steps: 1) Create an account with email and password. 2) Complete an order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and select one. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment. 5) Request revisions if needed, and the site guarantees original, high-quality work or a refund.
Back To School Writing Papers.Pdf Yaz Kad, PJulie Gonzalez
The document discusses defining moments, critical choices, and pivotal people that shape one's life. It states that these experiences, both positive and negative, help build character and teach right from wrong. A defining moment for the author occurred in 6th grade when they witnessed a tragic event involving their childhood friends that opened their eyes. The event had a deep impact and influence on who they are today.
Personal InterviewsPersonal interviews are not included in the r.docxssuser562afc1
Personal Interviews
Personal interviews are not included in the reference list because they are not considered recoverable data. You may cite them within the text as a personal communication.
In-text citation:
Eating too much sugar is unhealthy (J. Donahue, personal communication, April 19, 2014).
According to J. Donahue (personal communication, April 19, 2014) eating too much sugar is unhealthy.
If you have read or listened to the interview (i.e they are retrievable in audio or print form), use the reference format appropriate for the source.
Interviews you conduct and other communication you receive that other people would not be able to locate are cited with in text citations only. Items that are recoverable, such as letters in an archive or recorded interviews available online, are not cited this way. Like author names, APA requires first names of interviewees be reduced to initials, which are included in the in-text citations since there is no reference list entry.
Like other in-text citations, the citation can appear at the end of the sentence, or you can work it into the sentence.
Format:
(A. A. Interviewee last name, personal communication, Month Day, Year)
Examples:
End of Sentence:
(J. A. Doe, personal communication, September 12, 2014).
Incorporated into sentence:
In an interview, J.A. Doe (personal communication, September 12, 2014), stated that in her experience....
If you would like to include a personal interview as part of your APA reference list, then include the interviewee, the date of the interview, and the type of interview.
Structure:
Last name, FI. (Year, Month date). Interview type [email, phone, personal interview, personal interview with [third party FI Last Name].
Example:
Cloyd, A. (2014, July 29). Personal interview.
Legal and Ethical Issues in Management
1
LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT 8
Legal and Ethical Issues in Management
Name
Institution
Legal and Ethical Issues in Management
Gemma and James have created a prototype robotic device that they have naked Phoebe. It is a dream of every individual that wants to start a business to prosper and earn as many profits as possible. Therefore, both Gemma and James have to internalize the partnership, corporation, and limited liability company would best fit their business entity. Considering starting up a business, you have to take into account the kind of business form that will best suit your business. These will help you minimize startup costs, avoid complex government regulations and laws requirements.
In the United States, more than 10 percent of businesses are formed through partnership though the majority is a small and medium-sized business. It is generally easy and less costly to form compared to a corporate kind of business or limited liability company. In this form of business, the impact of business can be resolved using the partnership agreement that points out the rights and roles that each party is mandated to follow (Skr.
Personal InterviewsPersonal interviews are not included in the r.docxkarlhennesey
Personal Interviews
Personal interviews are not included in the reference list because they are not considered recoverable data. You may cite them within the text as a personal communication.
In-text citation:
Eating too much sugar is unhealthy (J. Donahue, personal communication, April 19, 2014).
According to J. Donahue (personal communication, April 19, 2014) eating too much sugar is unhealthy.
If you have read or listened to the interview (i.e they are retrievable in audio or print form), use the reference format appropriate for the source.
Interviews you conduct and other communication you receive that other people would not be able to locate are cited with in text citations only. Items that are recoverable, such as letters in an archive or recorded interviews available online, are not cited this way. Like author names, APA requires first names of interviewees be reduced to initials, which are included in the in-text citations since there is no reference list entry.
Like other in-text citations, the citation can appear at the end of the sentence, or you can work it into the sentence.
Format:
(A. A. Interviewee last name, personal communication, Month Day, Year)
Examples:
End of Sentence:
(J. A. Doe, personal communication, September 12, 2014).
Incorporated into sentence:
In an interview, J.A. Doe (personal communication, September 12, 2014), stated that in her experience....
If you would like to include a personal interview as part of your APA reference list, then include the interviewee, the date of the interview, and the type of interview.
Structure:
Last name, FI. (Year, Month date). Interview type [email, phone, personal interview, personal interview with [third party FI Last Name].
Example:
Cloyd, A. (2014, July 29). Personal interview.
Legal and Ethical Issues in Management
1
LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT 8
Legal and Ethical Issues in Management
Name
Institution
Legal and Ethical Issues in Management
Gemma and James have created a prototype robotic device that they have naked Phoebe. It is a dream of every individual that wants to start a business to prosper and earn as many profits as possible. Therefore, both Gemma and James have to internalize the partnership, corporation, and limited liability company would best fit their business entity. Considering starting up a business, you have to take into account the kind of business form that will best suit your business. These will help you minimize startup costs, avoid complex government regulations and laws requirements.
In the United States, more than 10 percent of businesses are formed through partnership though the majority is a small and medium-sized business. It is generally easy and less costly to form compared to a corporate kind of business or limited liability company. In this form of business, the impact of business can be resolved using the partnership agreement that points out the rights and roles that each party is mandated to follow (Skr ...
The document discusses strategies for building a hybrid workplace model. It notes that 52% of U.S. workers prefer a mix of working from home and the office. Additionally, 72% of corporate leaders plan to offer a hybrid model. The document provides several strategies for organizations to implement a successful hybrid model, including piloting new collaborative workspace designs, integrating physical and digital tools to bridge remote and in-person employees, and offering a variety of spaces to support different types of individual and group work.
The workplace of the future is adapting to the demands of a worker who has always known collaborative technology, and physical location is no longer a barrier to connection. In this eBook, experts in employee engagement and workplace design discuss how all companies can create a more connected place, regardless of size or budget.
This document provides a case study review of open office spaces. It examines cases both for and against open office designs through the lens of how they impact worker productivity, satisfaction, and focus. Cases presented in favor of open offices include a Facebook employee who highlights the mobility, flexibility, and chance encounters open offices provide. Another case discusses Mayor Bloomberg's redesigned "Bullpen" office that emphasized accessibility over privacy. However, cases against open offices cite lack of sound and visual privacy as problems, with one study finding productivity was doubled in private offices compared to open plans. The document establishes parameters to analyze how different environments support workers and their needs.
This document provides an overview of the May 2016 issue of Briefing magazine. It discusses law firm partnership announcements and efforts to increase gender diversity. Herbert Smith Freehills announced 20 new partners including six women and aims for 30% female partnership by 2019. Pinsent Masons recruited its first non-executive director and chief operating officer. Eversheds offers a six-year solicitor apprenticeship program paying £17,200 annually in London. The issue explores trends in modern open-plan, hot-desking law firm offices and managing work-life balance.
It used to be the case that staff worked the way they were told to by their employers. It was therefore the objectives of the organisation – efficiency, in most cases – that defined the working style of the majority.
Now, though, the way we work is subject to all manner of influences. Organisations that wish to design engaging and productive working environments for their employees must understand those forces, and react accordingly.
Similar to The Resilient Legal Workplace: Flexibility in Practice (20)
Originally presented at XP2024 Bolzano
While agile has entered the post-mainstream age, possibly losing its mojo along the way, the rise of remote working is dealing a more severe blow than its industrialization.
In this talk we'll have a look to the cumulative effect of the constraints of a remote working environment and of the common countermeasures.
Impact of Effective Performance Appraisal Systems on Employee Motivation and ...Dr. Nazrul Islam
Healthy economic development requires properly managing the banking industry of any
country. Along with state-owned banks, private banks play a critical role in the country's economy.
Managers in all types of banks now confront the same challenge: how to get the utmost output from
their employees. Therefore, Performance appraisal appears to be inevitable since it set the
standard for comparing actual performance to established objectives and recommending practical
solutions that help the organization achieve sustainable growth. Therefore, the purpose of this
research is to determine the effect of performance appraisal on employee motivation and retention.
Ganpati Kumar Choudhary Indian Ethos PPT.pptx, The Dilemma of Green Energy Corporation
Green Energy Corporation, a leading renewable energy company, faces a dilemma: balancing profitability and sustainability. Pressure to scale rapidly has led to ethical concerns, as the company's commitment to sustainable practices is tested by the need to satisfy shareholders and maintain a competitive edge.
Colby Hobson: Residential Construction Leader Building a Solid Reputation Thr...dsnow9802
Colby Hobson stands out as a dynamic leader in the residential construction industry. With a solid reputation built on his exceptional communication and presentation skills, Colby has proven himself to be an excellent team player, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
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Enriching engagement with ethical review processesstrikingabalance
New ethics review processes at the University of Bath. Presented at the 8th World Conference on Research Integrity by Filipa Vance, Head of Research Governance and Compliance at the University of Bath. June 2024, Athens
Employment PracticesRegulation and Multinational CorporationsRoopaTemkar
Employment PracticesRegulation and Multinational Corporations
Strategic decision making within MNCs constrained or determined by the implementation of laws and codes of practice and by pressure from political actors. Managers in MNCs have to make choices that are shaped by gvmt. intervention and the local economy.
12 steps to transform your organization into the agile org you deservePierre E. NEIS
During an organizational transformation, the shift is from the previous state to an improved one. In the realm of agility, I emphasize the significance of identifying polarities. This approach helps establish a clear understanding of your objectives. I have outlined 12 incremental actions to delineate your organizational strategy.
Integrity in leadership builds trust by ensuring consistency between words an...Ram V Chary
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3. INTRODUCTION
Seldom is a light shone on the workplace experience of first year and
summer associates. Gaining a private office as a first year associate
can feel like a milestone, but it can be challenging to connect with new
colleagues if working in an enclosed environment, especially coming
straight from law school. And if we’re being honest about where
summer associates are seated, it isn’t always ideal. These bright, eager,
enthusiastic young minds often find themselves in the least savory
parts of our spaces: windowless internal offices, the odd cubicle, war
room, or otherwise undesignated table.
It’s understandable. First year associates are new. They won’t demand
a corner office or customized workstation. And a summer associate’s
time at a law firm is short-term, learning as much as they can on the
job until, hopefully, receiving an offer. But we ignore the workspaces of
both groups at our peril. Here’s why.
IT’S NO SECRET THAT LAWYERS ARE WORKING
DIFFERENTLY THESE DAYS. EMPLOYEES
EVERYWHERE ARE.
Expectations for what a workplace should provide have changed
dramatically in the last 20 years. And yet law is known for
conservatism when it comes to office design. The legal industry is
generally of a different mindset than Silicon Valley tech companies
with their nap pods, on-site bearded baristas, and bean bag chairs.
To be clear, this isn’t a bad thing. It’s appropriate. The gravity and
precedence-based work of lawyers at major firms who have argued
cases before the Supreme Court calls for an entirely different
set of cultural expressions than one would expect for computer
coders, app designers, bankers, or even federal employees. Law will
always carry a different weight than other industries, but there are
important commonalities in how workplaces are getting more open,
comfortable, and collaborative that apply no matter your profession.
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5. WHY DOES THIS MATTER FOR
FIRST YEAR AND SUMMER ASSOCIATES?
And, for that matter, fresh out of college paralegals considering law
school? They are, for lack of a better word, impressionable. They are
not yet steeped in the legal industry. They aren’t used to its norms.
Their expectations—and perceived employment alternatives—are
shaped by what they know about where their friends are working.
They have friends in tech. In consulting. In advocacy. And whereas
in-house legal work used to be reserved for attorneys with at least 5
years of litigation experience at a firm, this norm no longer applies for
many major corporations. As CVS General Counsel Thomas Moriarty
notes, “that trend I do believe is shifting. So it is now very possible
to come in as a first year into a large corporate legal department.” So
while summer associates have traditionally been likely hires, nothing
is guaranteed, and the drain of early career associates going in-house
is starting even sooner.
What this means is that law firms can no longer take the workplace
experiences of their young associates for granted. If the investments
made in associate hires is to pay off, firms must regard the spaces in
which they work with the same attention as those of partners and
other permanent staff.
Fried Frank, with the recent renovations to its DC office, provides
a bold example of how to make this forward-thinking design
happen. Facing space constraints with a large amount of incoming
summer associates, Fried Frank set out to create a tight-knit team
among the new class. Rather than breaking them up into whichever
workstations and offices were free, they instead created an associate
“Neighborhood.” That’s right—a space designed with early career
associates specifically in mind, alongside a plethora of other
workplace offerings poised to bolster the firm’s ability to attract and
retain talent. The experiment went so well that the space is now a
permanent fixture for both summer and first year associates.
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