All Leadership and Management articles – Page 3
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NewsQuarterly pulse survey Q3 (July to September 2023)
Discover insights into small and medium-sized firms’ experiences of Q3 2023, including levels of business confidence, changes in matter starts and billing, and interest rates on client funds.
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FeatureWorking it
Employee ownership of businesses is on the rise. But will law firms embrace the structure, and what does it offer? Diana Bentley investigates
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FeatureProfitable partnerships
Andrew Allen considers the upcoming basis period change and its impact on law firm partnerships
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FeatureMemories of merger
James Libson speaks to Simeon Hance about his career, the challenges of being a firm manager, and the benefits of merging with a tech-savvy firm
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FeatureMind 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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FeatureThe right hire
Andre Thomas outlines three key steps to hiring the right person for your firm
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FeatureBurn notice
Philippa Hann provides some tips on how to manage staff burnout and a busy workload in your firm
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FeatureFlexibility 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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NewsQuarterly pulse survey report Q2 (April to June 2023)
For the last 20 years, we’ve carried out an annual Financial Benchmarking Survey. It’s the leading survey for medium-sized and smaller firms (SMEs) in England and Wales, providing participants with a bespoke report showing how their firm compares to similar firms.
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EventBenchmarking your firm: understanding the sector trends (OnDemand)
This session will help you benchmark your firm in a number of areas including recruitment and retention of staff, diversity and technology, all in the space of one and a half hours.
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OpinionWays of working
Paul Bennett reflects on the key issues that firm leaders face, and outlines what this edition of the magazine provides
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FeatureTelling tales
Brendan Pittaway outlines how and why you should use public relations to build your business
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FeatureOpening 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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FeatureReady to launch
Sally Thompson and Sue Bramall share their step-by-step approach to the rebranding and relaunch of a new website at a law firm
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FeatureThe generation game
Roman Kubiak looks at how artificial intelligence is likely to change the face of the legal landscape
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FeatureGrowing gains
Legal business development is based on good client relationships but lawyers all too frequently waste opportunities to build meaningful connections. Robin Dicks explains the right questions to ask to refine your growth strategy and win more work
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FeatureExit strategy
Jeff Zindani discusses how to ensure the successful sale of a legal business, the questions to first ask yourself, and ways to ensure both the best price and a lasting legacy for your hard work
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FeatureFour 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