Chaos Chronicles: The Real-life Saga of a Day Gone Haywire(True story)

By Chere B. Estrin At the ungodly hour of 3:30 a.m., I am jolted awake to pitch-black darkness. Panicking, I fumbled around, desperately trying to figure out why my world had turned into a sightless abyss. No lights, no window, no door, no lights in the backyard, just me, groping for my phone like a blindfolded contestant on a reality show. I get it in my hand but I can’t see it. Put it right...

Podcast: Future Proofing Paralegals: Are You Headed in the Right Direction?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OKgZFmrTNFwNAnLUrVg5I?si=S5lBuGFxTkaBc6DcZVRt9Q   The Lawfully Employed Podcast with Host Chere Estrin   Episode Description: Special Guest: Joe Spada, Boston University Paralegal Certificate Program   Lawfully Employed is a Podcast hosted by Chere Estrin. This podcast is for rebels and disruptors in the legal profession that are searching to shatter the glass...

Thinking of Leaving Your Job? Hold on there!

By Chere B. Estrin When contemplating the idea of leaving your current job, it's essential to meticulously weigh your timing, as it can be just as crucial as the reasons behind your departure. The current job market is robust, affording you the luxury of not having to tolerate an unhealthy firm culture or subpar leadership. Instead, you can explore a plethora of enticing opportunities that offer...

5 Steps for Creating a Culture That Attracts and Welcomes Employees with Disabilities

by Bruce Anderson With competition for skilled workers at a high and an increased focus on diversity, companies have started to recruit in often overlooked talent pools, including veterans, women returning to the workplace, older workers, and individuals without college degrees. And companies are beginning to embrace one of the largest untapped talent markets of all — people with disabilities,...