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Firms Must Pay More, Get Greener and Not Treat Restaurant Staff Like Dirt

If firms are serious about attracting and retaining talent, they would do well to look this week's news for examples of what to do - and what definitely not to do.
4 minute read

International Edition

Most Lawyers Would Not Take Pay Cut For Full Time Remote Work, Fear Policy's Impact on Retention and Women

Some lawyers are concerned that policies will discriminate against women, though one female partner quipped if she worked from home all of the time, it would give her male colleagues "a chance to crawl out from under my shadow!"
4 minute read

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Lawyers Split on Cutting Pay for Remote Workers As Many Slam Policy

One respondent to a survey by Law.com International on the topic said they would "quit on the spot" if their firm tried to cut their salary for remote working.
5 minute read

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Hybrid Work Is Here to Stay. Can Firms Sustain Its Success Over the Long Term?

Firms still need to adapt their processes, budgets and culture if they aim to keep some remote work long term.
9 minute read

International Edition

It Will Take 'More Than Food': Big Law Staff Are Balking at Office Mandates

Law firms are struggling to enforce office attendance policies. Some staffing experts question whether to enforce them at all.
6 minute read

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Want to Thin Your Law Firm's Head Count? Require 3 or More Days in the Office

Lawyers overwhelmingly want more flexibility, and they're willing to jump ship to get it, a recent survey of 350 Big Law attorneys found.
7 minute read

International Edition

Stephenson Harwood Cuts Pay For Remote Workers

Remote working contracts brought in during the pandemic have now been extended to longstanding members of staff.
2 minute read

International Edition

Cooley Offices Set to Fully Reopen in June Without In-Office Requirements

Personnel are still required to be vaccinated to enter U.S. offices, while offices in Europe and Asia will follow local regulations and practices, the firm said.
2 minute read

International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills Allows UK Staff To Swap Public Holidays

The scheme will allow staff to take up to three public holidays at different times throughout the year.
2 minute read

International Edition

'It's Quite Hard to Focus and Concentrate': The Experiences of Muslim Lawyers During Ramadan

From struggling to concentrate to frustrations around a lack of firm awareness, lawyers observing the holy month of Ramadan offer their views and ideas around what more can be done to support staff during fasting.
7 minute read

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