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8 Amazing Things Employees Do

It takes a lot to source, recruit, and retain top talent. Sometimes you can be lucky to get employees, who really enjoy their work and dedicate their efforts to making the company move forward.Promotions and material rewards is never a big deal to such employees because they know what there is to the aspect of cause and effect. Only a worthy company can afford to keep this unimaginable lot of workforce. But which are these things that make employers never want to let go certain human resource?


Here are some of the amazing things that employees do:

  1. Passionately learn all business processes and parts
  2. There are employees who know and understand that there is more to just their jobs. They involve themselves with the bigger businesses other than just their jobs. Such employees always look to learn more about other departments so that they can create a positive impact on the entire company.

  3. Resolve issues
  4. In case of situations that conflict with company’s interest or interfere with production, great employees solve the issues without involving the senior management. They initiate the change needed to constantly expand the business.

  5. Lead the company
  6. Employees dedicate efforts to the company as if it were their own. They carry out all business transactions, decisions and activities with the well being and future of the company in mind.

  7. Call a spade ‘a spade’
  8. Great employees understand that honesty is the best policy. Too much secrecy can lead to damages. They find kind ways to address negative concerns without hurting other staff members. They find a way to remedy the situation before a major damage occurs.

  9. Work under minimum supervision
  10. Amazing employees can deliver the same high standards like you do without following them around. Not everyone can do this. Such employees know what they are supposed to do and drive themselves to the standards expected of them.

  11. Mind about other employees
  12. There are very few people who like to see others improving. Great employees not only develop their careers, but also that of their fellow employees. They create examples of how to advance without creating hatred, resentment and animosity.

  13. Generate opportunities
  14. It is not only the sales and marketing staff that can generate business opportunities. Networkers from any part of the company can be agents of growth. Employees are always on the lookout for ways of expanding the business.

  15. Continuously learn
  16. Amazing employees are not contented with what they know; they are always eager to learn something new. Today’s business world is dynamic and no employer would like to stick with an employee who knows what they know and are not willing to advance their knowledge.

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    About Jim Jacques

    Jim Jacques is the President of United Virtual Office, which provides business owners with virtual office services to help them save money and grow their business. Virtual Offices include a prestigious business address in myriad U.S. cities, Virtual Phone Services, courier services and more. Google +

Time Management Strategies for Attorney’s to Increase Productivity

Time is money no matter what your profession, but lawyers deal with many duties at one time. Successful multitasking is not necessarily part of the curriculum for law school. Organization is the key to improving productivity in a legal office. Time management for attorneys is paramount because the details are critical. Lawyers can use tips and tricks to improve their skills and adapt a time-efficient lifestyle.

Good Morning Sunshine

The early bird gets the legal worm, as they say. Start the day earlier to get some personal chores out of the way. Even just one hour will give you time to exercise and avoid spending part of your workday at the gym. As you sit and eat breakfast, go through the to-do list for that day and plan. Create a travel route that makes the most efficient use of your time. For example, whether you have to pick up court documents or your dry cleaning, schedule the trip at a time you will be in the area.

Organize by Assignment

Time management for attorneys means good organization skills. Create a template to help structure time for new cases. When you get a client, break the workload down by task and objective. Create lists of questions that need answers for during investigations. Develop a workflow chart that every person working on the case can refer to while doing his or her part. Add deadlines for tasks as much as possible. Even better, delegate and have a secretary or paralegal do this for you.

Don’t overbook your time. Instead, outsource work when you can. This could be case related items or just general office management. A live virtual receptionist is a cost-effective approach to managing the phones, for example. Save your valuable time for supervision and fire prevention.

Create Virtual Offices for Lead Generation

A lawyer spends years in school learning how to interpret the law, but that doesn’t bring clients to the door. Most attorneys need to spend some time looking for business, especially in the beginning. Technology offers a solution to this problem through telecommuting.

Virtual offices are the new-age way to handle time management for attorneys. A virtual office allows you to hire someone to do the legwork and marketing without spending the time or money on a physical location. Setting up virtual offices will allow you to micromanage the situation via the Internet or phone. That frees up time to deal with the actual legal requirements of the job.

Between court visits and digging up new clients, an attorney can easily end up spinning his wheels when trying to build a practice. Time management for attorneys is a necessity in the legal business world. Utilizing the modern tools available today will help lawyers stretch their time. With proper time management, attorneys increase productivity and decrease stress to balance out their lives.

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Jim Jacques is the President of United Virtual Office, a leading nationwide provider of virtual offices for entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses. A virtual office includes an address at a prestigious business location in the US, live virtual receptionist, courier services and more. Google +