New story from The Lawyers Weekly published by Daniel Pleasant May 31, 2010
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Success from the start
Law firms understand the importance of attracting and hiring top talent. That may explain why many firms invest in recruiting top law school graduates and often hire back articling students who demonstrate continued promise. This investment, however, provides no guarantee that the students you hire will be a natural fit with the firm. To prevent mismatches, law firms need a strategy and approach designed to help new practitioners adapt quickly to the firm’s environment and increase their chances of long-term success. That’s what onboarding is all about. More: http://tinyurl.com/talentmanagement385