Maximum Lawyer Keep Your Star Players with Michael Urbina
Are you struggling to keep your star players in your law firm? In today’s episode Michael Urbina emphasizes the importance of keeping your firm's star players by intentionally working through a few things with them.
Such as:
- Building genuine relationships with employees to creating a positive work environment
- Working with your employees to see what makes them the most productive
- Finding out what motivates your star employees. What are their goals?
What about involving employees in key decisions and providing them with a sense of control over their work-life balance? Firms could be open to alternative work arrangements, such as a four-day workweek or flexible hours, to accommodate their employees' needs. By doing so, employees feel like they are a part of the firm and are more likely to buy into its vision.
If you're having trouble retaining your top talent, take a cue from Michael and start investing in your employees today! Listen to episode 524 of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast for more of a deep dive into this topic.
03:50 The importance of understanding what motivates your star players and how to compensate them beyond just salary
05:57 The importance of offering benefits to employees and how it can affect the perception of the firm
10:00 The importance of flexibility in the workplace, including working from home, alternative schedules, and instituting a four-day workweek
12:02 The importance of being honest and transparent with employees about the firm's goals and financial position
14:03 Valuing employees' opinions and creating a comfortable environment for them to feel like they can talk to their employer
17:39 Opening the books to everyone in the firm, from leadership to the newest employee, during an end-of-year retreat
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Resources:
- Join the Guild Membership
- Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube Channel
- Follow us on Instagram
- Join the Facebook Group
- Follow the Facebook Page
- Follow us on LinkedIn