With figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing a 10% average increase in the number of employees working remotely in 2020 compared to 2019, there’s no arguing the fact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on attitudes towards remote working. As a result of these evolving preferences, many employers […]
Ruchie Chadha, president of Smokeball, explains how law firms can create healthy internal communication, even when employees are working remotely. Though the practice of law is rooted in understanding rules and procedures, a great attorney must also be a great communicator. Whether you’re advocating for a client in court, asking the right questions to get […]
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.
Eleanor Weaver, CEO at Luminance, explains why allowing lawyers greater autonomy over their work environment boosts the legal sector's potential for improved inclusivity. For some, the pandemic only exacerbated this issue as remote working blurred the lines between people’s personal and professional lives. But for others, the past year has completely shifted their day-to-day routines. […]
Slaughter and May associates will have the option to reduce their hours down by 20% under the new “switch on/off” scheme. The scheme will allow lawyers to take pre-agreed blocks of leave. This will allow those with children to better align their leave with school holidays, though Slaughter and May have stated that the programme […]
Client retention is an aspect that holds importance across the board and one which must not fleet during the era of remote working and a global pandemic. How can law firms effortlessly streamline communication and keep the logistics needed to keep a firm running and effective, not just for themselves, but for their clients? The […]
What impact has the pandemic had on the legal sector in Australia? The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on almost every aspect of the legal sector in Australia. In terms of legal practice, the profession has had to adapt to meet the needs of clients during this uncertain time. For instance, the […]
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