Here at Lawline.com, we find constant inspiration through our work environment. Whether we’re discussing the recent passing of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, or laughing about the last Milestone dinner, there is always something to keep the mind at ease. We try to keep stress at bay, and as a result more work gets done. Below is a list of five common cultural aspects that we encounter every day, and attribute to the success of Lawline.com.

1.    Easy Communication

The technology world has certainly expanded, including in the area of social networking. By keeping up with the new and improved networking tools, communication and marketing reaches new heights. Here in our office, we utilize Facebook, YouTube, Bing, and Twitter. By utilizing all of these resources, it keeps the office young and expands our customer base. In addition, it adds a fun way to reach out to people.  Skype is a communication tool we use daily to keep in contact with each other.  It’s great for asking quick questions, or even just to send a funny joke. Humor in the office leads to our next must-have characteristic.

2.    Relaxed and Laid Back Attitudes

Given this is a Friday post, we hope you’re reading it in your jeans. The office is where people spend most of their time, so it should be somewhere that they can relax. While getting work done is the main goal of the office, stressing out should not be the end result. By providing a friendly atmosphere, employees are more inclined to get work done in a timely manner. Allowing for a communal staff lunch in the conference room is something we do constantly at Lawline.com. It brings everyone together to discuss work matters in a relaxed environment, or even just chat about the weekend to come.

3.    Ownership and Responsibility

Getting everyone involved and making sure they understand they have a say in the company promotes the feeling of ownership. By delegating responsibility and making the employees understand the company relies on their hard work brings a “we’re in this together” attitude to the office.

4.    Inspiration in the Work Force

By letting ideas flow and constantly being open to new ideas, Lawline.com is always updating and improving. A major resource we use is called the suggestion box, which is an online tool that all employees can see and give input on. The suggestion box is a quick and easy way for anyone to suggest any small idea that comes to mind, right as the imaginary light bulb turns on. In addition, during weekly staff meetings, new suggestions, issues and concerns are addressed and often implemented. A constant flow of new ideas keeps the work atmosphere running progressively.

5.    Absence of Micromanagement

At Lawline.com, we have our own custom built intranet that lists each employee’s tasks for the day. By highlighting each task in certain colors, everyone can see how far along anyone is with the task at hand. This is extremely helpful and prevents micromanagement. By allowing for freedom in the office, employees feel they are trusted and are a valuable part of the company.

       Our hope is that these suggestions can be implemented in your own office, or even better- already are! We have found that the atmosphere here at Lawline.com brings smiles to our employees’ faces while increasing productivity. In the spirit of inspiration in the work force, feel free to email us at support@lawline.com with any feedback or suggestions. We’d love to hear some new ideas!

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