Keep Your Star Players with Michael Urbina

<p>Are you struggling to keep your star players in your law firm? In today’s episode Michael Urbina emphasizes the importance of keeping your firm's star players by intentionally working through a few things with them. </p><p><br></p><p>Such as:</p><ul> <li>Building genuine relationships with employees to creating a positive work environment</li> <li>Working with your employees to see what makes them the most productive </li> <li>Finding out what motivates your star employees. What are their goals? </li> </ul><p><br></p><p>What about involving employees in key decisions and providing them with a sense of control over their work-life balance? Firms could be open to alternative work arrangements, such as a four-day workweek or flexible hours, to accommodate their employees' needs. By doing so, employees feel like they are a part of the firm and are more likely to buy into its vision.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're having trouble retaining your top talent, take a cue from Michael and start investing in your employees today! Listen to episode 524 of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast for more of a deep dive into this topic. </p><p><br></p><p>03:50  The importance of understanding what motivates your star players and how to compensate them beyond just salary</p><p>05:57 The importance of offering benefits to employees and how it can affect the perception of the firm</p><p>10:00 The importance of flexibility in the workplace, including working from home, alternative schedules, and instituting a four-day workweek</p><p>12:02 The importance of being honest and transparent with employees about the firm's goals and financial position</p><p>14:03 Valuing employees' opinions and creating a comfortable environment for them to feel like they can talk to their employer</p><p>17:39 Opening the books to everyone in the firm, from leadership to the newest employee, during an end-of-year retreat</p><p><br></p><p>🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube <a href="https://youtu.be/og9WhaBOdFs">here</a>. </p><p>Connect with Michael:</p><ul> <li>