Lawyer Work-Life Balance
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International Edition | Commentary
In the Search for Talent in Asia, Do Work-Life Balance and Diversity Matter?
By Jessica Seah | November 22, 2021
Some lawyers and recruiters say a lot of what firms are touting is part of a global agenda that is being pushed by the firms' Western headquarters.
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'We Will Never Be a Yoga Retreat': Senior Lawyers Debate Merits of Wellbeing Efforts
By Hannah Walker | November 19, 2021
The issue of attracting junior talent was debated in a lively discussion at the Global Independent Law Firms Forum 2021.
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UK Top 100 Firm Hands Out Four Week Paid Sabbaticals
By Hannah Walker | November 17, 2021
160 lawyers at the firm are eligible for the scheme.
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'It Feels Like A Morgue': Most Top UK Law Firms Are Less Than Half Full
By Hannah Walker | November 15, 2021
An industry poll has found office returns are low, stoking the wider industry debate about the merits of office versus home working.
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Why the UK is Not Following the US on Class Actions | Pay Wars Rule, But Culture Is King
By Rose Walker | Paul Hodkinson | November 12, 2021
This week, we look at the dangers of different office rules for different people, and what Google vs. Lloyd means for class actions.
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US Firm Tells London Support Staff to Return to Office, But Fee-Earners Can Stay Home
By Rose Walker | November 8, 2021
The firm has also taken on an extra floor of space in its London building.
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Part-Time Associates Can Still Make Partnership. Here's How.
By Jessie Yount | October 25, 2021
Lawyers are increasingly seeking reduced-hour options since the pandemic started. These firms have found success, and partners, on the reduced-hour track.
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International Edition | Analysis
Unseen Obstacles May Limit Productivity as Law Firms Return to Offices
By Patrick Smith | October 21, 2021
"You lose some of that 'crank it out' ability you had at home," one law firm business professional said.
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Unprecedented Demand for Lawyers Means Big Changes for Law Firms in Australia
By Christopher Niesche | October 13, 2021
Lawyers with a range of experience are able to call the shots like never before, forcing firms to offer work-from-home flexibility and higher salaries. But is it enough?
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Does a Law Firm's New Normal Have Room for an Afternoon Nap?
By Dan Packel | October 11, 2021
"Forward-thinking employers should be encouraging midday check-out sessions," says a leader at one midsize firm.
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