Your paralegals are the life and soul of your firm, and now is the time to let them know how much you appreciate the research, the preparation, the documentation, and everything else they offer to your organization. October 23 is Paralegal Appreciation Day in the United States, but your paralegals help you be your best every day. Be sure you keep the gratitude going all year long with these strategies.
Treats
When expressing our thanks, the obvious go-to for many of us is a card or a gift — or a gift card — and for good reason. Who doesn’t like to find a little surprise or a tasty snack to brighten the day? Just be sure you’re giving away stuff your paralegal team can really use. That extra thought shows you truly care.
Recognition and Feedback
Recognizing exceptional efforts and giving credit where it’s due costs nothing and pays great dividends. Offer praise to let your team know you notice their efforts, but also provide opportunities for advancement. Give your team members balanced feedback to help them grow, and, just as importantly, welcome their feedback and input with responsive leadership. Build time into your workplace routines for these strategies and watch the morale rise.
Flexibility
What you do for your paralegals may be even more important than what you say, especially this year. We’re coming out of the pandemic year slowly, and employees across professions are still adjusting to changing demands in their work lives and home lives. Furthermore, a lot of workers have discovered they like the flexibility of work-from-home or hybrid arrangements. Working with your team to adapt to their scheduling needs and preferences won’t just boost productivity– it could save your workplace from The Great Resignation.
A Helping Hand
Flexible scheduling only goes so far when your to-do list is overflowing. Your paralegals go above and beyond every day for your firm, but everyone needs some extra support from time to time. Outsourcing tasks such as record retrieval, record management, light research, and exhibit preparation gives your paralegals time for more intensive tasks that help them, and you, meet deadlines and still have a personal life (it’s important!). The Records Company offers a range of services beyond simple record retrieval. Plus, because we don’t require a contract or long-term commitment, you can use our services as much or as little as you need to find the right balance for your team. Access our secure online portal and get started right away or contact us for more information. We appreciate your paralegals too!