The world of work is changing and sectors like the law that are often more traditional may suffer unless they embrace hybrid working and its opportunities. We speak exclusively to Chris Leach and Josie Gammel to discuss how leaders can successfully embrace this new culture to create a better workplace.
Pip Wilson, co-founder of amicable, explains the benefits of digitising divorce. Even though one-third of UK marriages end in divorce, the separation process is complicated by a number of legal and social hurdles. In today’s legal system, one spouse must make an accusation about the other’s conduct, such as adultery or “unreasonable behaviour”. The alternative […]
The recent coronavirus surge – fueled in large part by the Delta variant – has given pause to many companies who had loudly stated that they would be bringing their workforces back into the office. Now, they are pushing back those deadlines to return by a couple of months or suspending their plans altogether. This […]
Over the past decade, the legal aid system has been dramatically impacted by financial cuts. The 2013 Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act (LASPO) saw £350 million knocked off of the £2 billion legal aid budget, resulting in vast numbers of people losing access to much-need legal support. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it has been […]
Are boards of directors truly holding senior leaders accountable on the same basis as everyone else in the organisation? Ty Francis MBE, Chief Advisory Officer at LRN Corporation, explains why equal organisational justice — holding all employees accountable regardless of their rank or financial performance — is an essential building block of ethical corporate culture. […]
Fletchers Solicitors Serious Injury Litigation Executive, Ceri Dudley, reveals her top 5 tips for improving your chances at landing that prized legal grad job. Ceri talks you through the process, from networking and gaining work experience to acing your interviews. 1. Work experience The legal industry is a competitive one, to say the least, so getting your foot in the door can […]
If you recently hired a professional and their negligent actions have cost you a hefty sum, damages, or injuries, then don’t let it slide. You can file professional negligence claims against those professionals and smooth everything out in court. However, you shouldn’t rush it. Accusing professionals of negligence will certainly require a lot of time […]
"Fire and Rehire” is increasingly being used by employers looking to introduce alterations to Contracts of Employment where employees disagree with the changes being proposed. In essence, it entails employers dismissing employees (with contractual notice), and then offering them new employment on revised terms. Although controversial, it isn’t illegal when handled properly. It’s also nothing […]
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