Stop Hiring Based on Vibes | Jay Henderson

About this episode

Jay Henderson discusses the pitfalls of hiring based on vibes in law firms and the importance of effective hiring practices.

Most law firm owners approach hiring like they’re trying to put out a fire with a garden hose. You’re busy, the cases are piling up, and suddenly you realize you needed help months ago. So, you do what most of us do when we're desperate: you hire based on a "good vibe" and a resume that looks decent enough. The problem is that most lawyers aren't actually good at hiring because they do it so rarely. It’s an expensive skill to learn by trial and error. In this session from the GLM Summit, Jay ...

People in this episode

Host: Brian Glass

Guest: Jay Henderson

Topics covered

• hiring practices
• law firm management
• entrepreneurship
• decision making
• staffing challenges

Keywords

• hiring
• law firms
• entrepreneurship
• management
• staffing
• decision making
• GLM Summit

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