Remote Work Changes Law Firm Culture, But Doesn't Have to Destroy It
For people who work in law firms, it's time to prepare for what could be a mentally, emotionally and logistically difficult return to commuting, working in a shared space and meeting with colleagues and clients regularly.
September 30, 2021 at 02:52 PM
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|The Shift: Remote Work Changes Law Firm Culture, But Doesn't Have to Destroy It
Many law firms have by now postponed their return to offices, with some opting not to even set a new target date. So, for many, the work-from-home routine continues.
That leaves everyone at those firms with a little more time to prepare. For firm leaders, it's time to prepare for work conditions to change again, after changing so abruptly 18 months ago. For people who work in law firms, it's time to prepare for what could be a mentally, emotionally and logistically difficult return to commuting, working in a shared space and meeting with colleagues and clients regularly.
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