Features and Opinion
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Calling the shots
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
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Balancing act
Should firms be taking a stricter stance on homeworking? James Brown examines the current consensus
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Staying alert to digital burnout
Philippa Hann discusses the impact technology has had on productivity and the ways we communicate
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All things equal
Jane Hallas demonstrates how to create an effective people plan to support and improve equality, diversity and inclusion in your firm
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Bridging the gap
Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week in May, Nick Bloy assesses the impact of overworking on the wellbeing of those in the legal sector
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Talent contest
Law firms are under greater pressure than ever to recruit and retain talented lawyers. Diana Bentley speaks to various firms about their experiences
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Recipe for success
How can you successfully grow your firm and extend client relationships? Robin Dicks considers the key building blocks and obstacles
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Training ground
Is a new era of training and supervision under way in the legal sector? Diana Bentley investigates
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Mind over matter
Kerry Slater reflects on the impact changes to SRA guidance will have on resilience, psychological safety, and the wellbeing of legal professionals
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The right hire
Andre Thomas outlines three key steps to hiring the right person for your firm
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Burn notice
Philippa Hann provides some tips on how to manage staff burnout and a busy workload in your firm
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Flexibility in practice
Nicola Darfoor, corporate communications manager at the Law Society, speaks to members at law firms about their experience of flexible working
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Four days a week
In a recent trial many businesses opted to adopt a four-day work week. Natalie Moore explains how it works for her conveyancing firm
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Opening up
Managing your mental health in a demanding work environment can be incredibly challenging. For Mental Health Awareness Week, three solicitors open up to Dan Gilbert about their experiences with stress, pressure and mental ill health in private practice
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Consultancy matters
Lucy Trevelyan looks at the increasing popularity of the consultancy model of providing legal services
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Making diversity count
Raphael Mokades explains how larger firms are able to recruit a more diverse range of applicants and gives some practical advice that will help small, medium sized and regional firms to do the same
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Transforming teams
Peter Scott looks at how to identify objectives for your teams and how to enhance performance to meet them
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Increasing inclusion
In this case study Clifford Chance outlines how they adopted and applied a global inclusion strategy in the UK
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