Weekly10: The state of the legal sector 2020
Today's Conveyancer , in conjunction with performance management specialists Weekly 10, are surveying the current climate in Law Firms from Partners to Support Staff. All responses will be treated in the strictest confidence; with 2x £50 Amazon vouchers available for those
What are OKRs and how do I use them to drive productivity in my team?
OKR stands for Objectives and Key Results. As the name suggests, OKRs are a method of setting out objectives and tracking their progress and the resulting impact on broader business goals. OKRs are one of two objective tracking options we
How the use of AI in HR technology is transforming the employee experience
We at Weekly10 were recently fortunate enough to be able to take part in Wales Tech Week, where our CEO Andy and I gave a talk on the ways in which AI is shaping the future of HR. This includes
How to keep your seconded staff engaged in your culture, not just ‘theirs’.
From a business standpoint, secondment can be pretty useful. It can enable managers to keep the career progression of their staff moving even if certain stepping stone positions aren’t currently available in their normal workplace. For employees, it’s a chance to
Remote Onboarding: How to welcome new employees from afar
Onboarding can play a significant role in determining how an employee performs in their role (as we discussed recently here), but by necessity, many jobs in 2020 are being performed from home. However, whilst we have seen great changes in
Workplace mentorship and why it builds great organisations
Starting an entirely new job usually requires you to learn from more experienced co-workers. Even if you’ve had training beforehand, there’s often a world of difference between preparing to do a job in theory, and actually carrying it out in
Effective time management with the super-simple Pomodoro Technique
As anyone who’s ever sweated nervously as they rushed to meet a deadline, time management is one of the most important soft skills an employee can have. But if you’re struggling to complete tasks on time, figuring out how to
Supporting your managers in the post-COVID return to work
With the ‘new normal’ starting to come to fruition across our workplaces, many are returning to office/factory/classroom etc. But there are a lot of issues, precautions and caveats to consider, especially for customer-facing businesses. While everyone has new rules and responsibilities