All Feature articles – Page 47

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    The active virtual supervisor: Supervision and wellbeing for junior lawyers

    2021-08-12T12:08:00Z

    Adeola Adesola discusses what law firm leaders can do to ensure trainees and junior lawyers are fully supported, and properly supervised, whilst working remotely 

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    What is productivity and how can it be measured?

    2021-08-11T10:08:00Z Partner content

    Eugene Farrell, mental health lead at our partner AXA, explains how productivity can be measured within law firms, and subsequently how to improve it.

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    SQE – ready or not?

    2021-07-12T11:02:00Z

    Melissa Hardee outlines what to expect with the introduction of the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination this autumn

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    Doing business in the EU

    2021-07-12T11:01:00Z

    The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement will greatly affect the way we do business with the EU. Jessica Clay and Ilda de Sousa look at the impact on solicitors

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    Strength in diversity

    2021-07-12T11:00:00Z

    As firms prepare to update workplace diversity data for the SRA, Bola Gibson considers the opportunities for firms to reap the benefits of creating a diverse and inclusive office culture

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    Dare to compare?

    2021-07-12T10:58:00Z

    The SRA is conducting a pilot scheme which aims to further improve the information available to the public when choosing a legal services provider. Pearl Moses poses some questions to Tracy Vegro on what firms might expect

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    Working progress

    2021-07-12T10:50:00Z

    As we return to a more flexible model of working, Amy Bell looks at how to manage complex work patterns and remain compliant

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    Free and easy?

    2021-07-12T10:00:00Z

    Paul Bennett and Bronwen Still consider freelance practice, the pros and cons for those contemplating it and the extent to which it has made its mark on the legal services market

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    All inclusive

    2021-07-06T00:00:00Z

    Thom Dennis and Joanne Lockwood explain what law firms can do to support the inclusion of transgender and non-binary employees

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    Gap analysis

    2021-07-06T00:00:00Z

    Raphael Mokades addresses the ‘ethnicity stay gap’ – what it is, why it exists, and what can your firm do to close it

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    The right blend

    2021-07-06T00:00:00Z

    Pearl Moses examines how to update your policies to fit flexible and hybrid working, as staff return to the office post-pandemic

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    Culture club

    2021-07-06T00:00:00Z

    Deqa Jama explores the cultural competence framework – what it is, how to become culturally competent and why it should be a vital part of your approach to client care 

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    In conversation with: Lubna Shuja

    2021-07-06T00:00:00Z

    Lucy Trevelyan speaks to Lubna Shuja who, in October 2022, begins her term as president of the Law Society of England and Wales, about her career so far and her ambitions for her presidency

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    Keep the customer happy

    2021-07-06T00:00:00Z

    In a time of increased competition and dynamic changes to the delivery of legal services, Diana Bentley explains how law firms must assess what clients want and how to deliver it 

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    Skin deep

    2021-07-06T00:00:00Z

    Convincing clients or potential recruits that your firm has strong diversity credentials is more than just jazzing up your website. A commitment to diversity must be embedded within a firm’s culture, says Sue Bramall

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    Generation game

    2021-07-06T00:00:00Z

    Andre Thomas explains what firms should be doing to tackle the challenges that can arise when trying to attract, and retain, talent from multiple generations

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    Hard times

    2021-07-06T00:00:00Z

    Jenny Screech offers some practical tips to help ensure your PII renewal process is as smooth as possible this year

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    Keep on moving

    2021-07-06T00:00:00Z

    Whitney Joseph examines what law firm leaders can do to positively contribute towards social mobility in the legal profession

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    Safe space

    2021-07-06T00:00:00Z

    Advita Patel discusses what law firm leaders can do to utilise their internal communication and employee engagement activities to help create inclusive workplaces

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    Untapped talent

    2021-07-06T00:00:00Z

    Arwen Makin looks at how firms can make neurodivergent candidates feel valued at the recruitment stage and how to avoid stigma and negative stereotyping during their careers