Creative leadership can help department heads and direct supervisors build communication, engagement and trust within their teams, but only when creativity is applied in practical, concrete ways. These three strategies can help leaders improve their ability to model creative leadership and provide the guidance their teams need. Focus on Personal Development Professional development is essential… Read More »
Tag: GTA Legal Staffing
Does Toronto’s Top Legal Recruiting Team Know Who You Are?
If you’re a legal support professional building your career in the Toronto area, you want people to know about the work you do. You want them to contribute to your reputation as a competent professional. And being on the radar of the top legal recruiting team in Toronto can help you do that. Why Do… Read More »
New Manager? How to Build Your Credibility
Taking on a leadership position opens many opportunities, but it also creates challenges. To build credibility as a new manager, it helps to start from a consistent, focused position. Here’s how to put yourself in that position. Believe in yourself. Promotion to a management position occurs when your supervisors and colleagues believe you have the… Read More »
Kent Legal Awarded Readers’ Choice Award by Canadian Lawyer Magazine for Legal Support Staffing
Kent Legal recently received a Readers’ Choice Award in staffing and outsourcing from Canadian Lawyer magazine. Now in their third year, the Readers’ Choice Awards allow Canadian Lawyer readers to vote for their most trusted vendors and suppliers in seven categories. Over 300 providers were listed on the ballot, which was distributed to over 2,000… Read More »
5 Reasons to Spring for the Best Legal Talent
Every law firm or legal department wants to hire the best talent they can find…don’t they? In fact, many firms shy away from hiring an outstanding candidate if the candidate stands to be a game-changer for their organization. Concerns about candidates being overqualified or about additional salary outlays loom large in many managers’ minds. When… Read More »
Legal Support Recruiting: Understanding the True Costs
Outstanding legal support staff members are crucial to your organization. The costs of finding and keeping the best people, however, can be prohibitive – and you may not realize how steep some of the “hidden” costs are. In Part 1 of our series on legal support recruiting costs we uncover the true costs of recruiting… Read More »
The Perils of “Groupthink” in Recruiting: How to Overcome It
Working together toward a common goal on a daily basis is great, right? Your team is so close you can practically complete each other’s sentences, and you know your colleagues will always have your back. This is great when it comes to getting work done, but can backfire when you’re ready to hire. Will anyone… Read More »
How to Gauge a Potential Employee’s Ethics and Soft Skills
When you’ve got more than one solid candidate to choose from as an employer, you’re in a pretty good position. The difficulty is deciding what factors will go into making your final decision. Two things that separate an average candidate from top talent are their ethics and soft skills. A behavioral interview can reveal exactly… Read More »