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| | June 13, 2022 | | TOP STORY | | It’s impossible to ignore the Great Resignation. You’re either living it real time at your legal organization or seeing the
phrase with every scroll of your phone. If you are one of the many firms experiencing a talent exit, it’s more important than
ever to understand why. In fact, a recent report raised a red flag about the need for organizations to examine the reasons behind it. Based
on surveys across multiple industries and continents, McKinsey & Company research acknowledged how the pandemic has permanently
changed employee expectations. What they discovered is elegant in its simplicity: Show your human side. Read more. Be sure to check out the following articles in this issue, too: | |
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| | |  INDUSTRY NEWS |  Discussing Legal Process Improvement | | The pandemic has caused major shifts in how legal organizations and law firms are functioning. Many have a renewed focus on legal process improvement. ALA member Frederick
Esposito Jr., CLM, MBA, was recently featured in a blog post with Thomson Reuters Institute on this topic. | Reuters |  The Dos and Don’ts of Pride Month Campaigns | | The key to a successful campaign is having a clear purpose. Celebrating and supporting Pride Month is a worthy initiative to bring awareness, education and a focus on LGBTQ
people. To set the right tone and make it purposeful, follow these guidelines. | National Law Review |  Accommodating Accessibility Needs | | In the move back to the office, employers need to consider tools and devices for individuals who are visually or hearing impaired. When working from home they may have
special tools that make work more accessible and it’s important to talk with employees to see how to emulate that set up in the office as well. This article offers
suggestions to help. | HR Dive |  Financial Forecast: Cloudy with a Possible Recession | | The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants put out their second quarter report that reveals an outlook on the economy through the eyes of finance
leaders. With concerns about inflation, rising costs and supply chain disruption, these leaders are finding ways to weather the storm and work through it.| FM: Financial Management |  How Tech Can Enhance the Employee Experience | | Forward-thinking human resource (HR) leaders are taking a broader approach to employee development. They are recognizing that the best way to achieve an engaged and thriving
workforce is to focus on building a positive employee experience (EX). | Legal Management |  AT ALA | | Stay Connected with the Community App | ALA’s Online Community app is here! Follow conversations and posts from the Online Community using the app, making it easy to stay
connected with your fellow ALA members at any time. Find the banner with the link to a QR code on the community homepage and follow
the directions, or simply search for “Tradewing” with the three-leaf lavender logo in the iOS or Android app store and
download it to get started. Stay in touch with friends, direct message other members, search for answers or post easily from anywhere
— the app gives you the freedom to do so. Contact [email protected] with
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| | Two New Huddles Coming Up | | The Successful Firm Project has two Huddles in June. First, join the Q&A Today: Annual Conference Highlights on June 14 at 11 a.m. Central with ALA member
and ALA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Committee Chair Tiffany Ho-Rivera. She’ll share key takeaways from the event. Then, Bonnie
L. Beuth, Tony Gerdes and Michael Quartarro will be doing a Q&A Today on the Duty of Technology Competence on June 21 at 11 a.m. Central. Learn more and sign up today. | |
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| | ALA’s New Benchmarking Survey | | ALA’s 2022 Benchmarking Survey provides a baseline report on many factors that affect law firm profitability. Respondents provided information on compensation
and its determinants for equity and nonequity attorneys as well as associates. The survey also covers hourly rates, billable and nonbillable hours, modifications
to billable hour policies, alternative billing methods, common expenses, outsourcing and office space expectations. Get your copy today at a special introductory price. | |
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| | | ALA Town Hall — July 7 | | ALA’s next Town Hall takes place on Zoom, on July 7 at 11 a.m. Central. Though registration is required, town hall sessions are open
to all ALA members and business partners. A recording of each virtual session will be posted on this page for those unable to attend the live events. | |
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| | JUN. 29 ALA Webinar: Digital
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service provider negotiation support, plan benchmarking, assistance with compliance review of existing plans, and fixed fees for all services. | |  HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK | Hooray! Let’s cheer! Week 10 is here, and the contest end is near! You made it this far so don’t give up now. Your final challenge is before you. Register to attend the Online Community Contest Event hosted in the “Online
Community Tips” group. We'll highlight the weekly contest challenges and share a few additional Community tips and tricks. Don’t worry if you can’t
attend — registration is enough to complete the exercise — although you won’t want to miss the expert knowledge we will reveal to all ALA Online
Community champions. Upon successful completion of the Week 10 challenge, all registrants will be entered into a drawing and 10 winners will be selected at random to receive a $10 Grubhub
digital gift card. Those who complete all 10 contests will be entered into a drawing where one Grand Prize winner will be selected at random to win a $200 Amazon digital gift card. Share your feedback on this contest and anything else you’d like to tell us about the ALA Online Community. Please post your comments in the Online Community Tips
group or email to [email protected]. |
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|  CONTINUING EDUCATION | | |  ALA FACES | | Ask the Experts: COVID-19: Employer to Make Testing Available | How are firms approaching this new requirement since employers now need to reimburse for COVID-19 testing regardless of exposure in the workplace? I would think that perhaps buying in bulk antigen tests would be the most cost-effective approach but would greatly appreciate other ideas/insight. | |
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