Features and Opinion

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    Stress test

    Is burnout inevitable in law? Holly Miéville-Hawkins explores the latest evidence and suggests how you as an individual can add small healthy practices to your working day

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    Too many hats?

    Samantha Bray outlines why law firms may need to rethink compliance roles

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    Culture shock

    The organisational culture of your firm has a huge influence not only on its day-to-day business performance, but also on its reputation. Dr Zara Whysall examines the importance of culture – and how to best shape and improve it

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    Step change

    Moving from practitioner to partner involves big changes – and new challenges. Michelle Howard and Hélène Russell discuss some of the issues new partners can face, and how to deal with them

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    Trust issues

    2025-07-31T00:00:00Z

    Emma Egerton-Jones shares her simple six-step framework to help law firm leaders build trust and increase their influence with both employees and clients

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    Honing healthy habits

    2025-07-31T00:00:00Z

    Stressed at work? Julian Hall explains ways to improve our emotional health and build resilience, including a simple-but-effective way to deal with difficult people

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    Preserving law firm cultures in the age of hybrid working

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    The past few years have ushered in sweeping changes to the way we work – and with it, the way we approach law firm culture

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    The apprentice

    Diana Bentley talks to firms about how they manage apprenticeships and the recruitment and diversity benefits these schemes bring

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    The last post

    Sarah Harrison and Graeme Menzies offer practical tips on successfully managing the retirement process 

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    Stick with it

    Bola Gibson suggests practical ways to overcome diversity, equity and inclusion fatigue, both in your firm and the wider profession

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    A thriving environment

    Martin Whitehorn discusses making your organisation a place where people want to progress

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    Five-star candidates

    Jonathan Worrell presents five recommendations to help firms ensure the success of their SQE candidates

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    Putting wellbeing first

    Elizabeth Rimmer offers practical advice for improving staff wellbeing in your firm

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    “You have been banished!” Lessons learned from the Traitors

    2025-03-17T09:16:00Z

    Can you tell if someone is lying? A team-building exercise inspired by the Traitors offers some interesting insights, writes James Brown

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    Charge ahead

    2025-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Nicky Lloyd looks at successful strategies to improve your firm’s productivity

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    Advance planning

    2025-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Law firms need clearly defined ways of managing the careers of their lawyers, especially senior staff members. Diana Bentley looks at what options are available for those wanting to progress

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    Question time

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Diana Bentley speaks to legal recruiters about how law firms can improve their interview processes

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    Open to all

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    FBC Manby Bowdler is at the forefront of moves to open a career in law to people from all backgrounds. Charlotte Clode explains why the award-winning firm is so committed to breaking down barriers

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    Peace of mind

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Kerry Slater and Stuart Munro discuss the importance of a psychologically safe workplace

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    Calling the shots

    2024-07-30T00:00:00Z

    The transition from fee earner to leader in a law firm involves a significant leap – one that demands a unique set of skills. Michelle Howard shares some tips for success