English

July 10, 2003 | Law.com

Despite the desire by many attorneys at some point in their careers for more flexibility in working arrangements, there's still much resistance by decision makers and even by attorneys themselves. The answer may simply be accurate calculations of the costs and benefits.

By Phyllis Weiss Haserot and Holly English

7 minute read

April 17, 2006 | New Jersey Law Journal

The biggest mistake people make with backstabbers is thinking they can just stay above it all and not confront the problem. If you don't feel comfortable approaching a particular partner or someone who has a lot of power, quietly spread the word among trusted colleagues that there is a problem.

By Holly English

5 minute read

May 31, 2004 | New Jersey Law Journal

If you think you prefer to work for a male boss, you need to reevaluate the reason.

By Holly English

7 minute read

April 22, 2002 | National Law Journal

Q&As about behavior on the job.

By Holly English

11 minute read

April 12, 2002 | New Jersey Law Journal

It`s understandable that some women lawyers feel that the acceptable look is one that defers too much to a masculine standard rather than a feminine one. But adults should be left to themselves to devise a workplace persona that they`re comfortable with.

By Holly English

6 minute read

April 04, 2005 | New Jersey Law Journal

A summer associate seeks advice on how to approach a seemingly disapproving supervisor and a partner asks for advice on how to change the firm culture to be more supportive of the support staff.

By Holly English

8 minute read

March 03, 2003 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Two sets of rules" is one of the biggest complaints people have in any workplace. When the rules are supposed to work one way, and in fact work another, cynicism takes over. Although there is always a gap between our best intentions and practice, a yawning chasm such as this can be the single biggest demotivator in any workplace.

By Holly English

7 minute read

January 05, 2004 | New Jersey Law Journal

Today I got an e-mail from a partner I work with sort of critiquing my appearance earlier in the day at an important hearing in court. He said I wasn't forceful enough and that we could have gotten a better outcome if I had pushed a little more. He didn't exactly phrase it in the most tactful manner, either. What do you think of e-mail as a vehicle for criticism?

By Holly English

7 minute read

May 31, 2002 | New Jersey Law Journal

I`m married and love nothing better after a hard day at the office than spending some quality time with my husband. But a group of my colleagues frequently go out for a round (or two or three) of drinks after work, and they always invite me along. I`d rather go home but I don`t want to seem like I`m unsociable. How can I balance these demands on my limited free time?

By Holly English

7 minute read

May 08, 2000 | Law.com

The "good guy" / "bad guy" game isn't just for cops. Holly English, a specialist in building high-performance workplaces, answers attorney's questions about condescension, in-fighting, professionalism, and dress in firm life.

By Holly English

7 minute read