Small firms should plan staffing needs, adequate personnel procedures

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Good support staffs are essential for small law firms, and few lawyers who leave larger firms to start their own have human resources experience. Detailed personnel manuals can do much to defuse possibly damaging situations. Some publishers and consulting firms have boiler-plate manuals on which the firm can elaborate. Before hiring, detailed job descriptions and salary ranges are essential. Checking applicants' skills, employment history and references can help avert future problems, as can probationary periods for new employees.

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Firms can improve 'quality of life.' (Legal Administrators)

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Law firms may want to consider some of the 'quality of work life' programs which are springing up around the country. These can include employee participation in the development of ways to make a job more satisfying, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, help with child care and various kinds of alternative work schedules.

Analysis, Job satisfaction

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