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Attention seeking: Older workers overlooked

Australian employers are improving employment engagement levels but more needs to be done to retain older...

22 September 2011

By Lawyers Weekly

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My Next Move: When should I jump firm?

Timing a strategic career move can be tricky. There are a number of factors to consider in order to maximise career...

22 September 2011

By Lawyers Weekly

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Male managers: a working mum's best ally

Male managers are the greatest ally of working mothers, according to a study on the advancement of women in the...

22 September 2011

By Lawyers Weekly

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Bad for business: Hiring decisions bring big losses

Talent shortages and a competitive employment market are taking their toll as bad hiring decisions leave...

12 September 2011

By Lawyers Weekly

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From the courtroom to the newsroom: ABC News anchor James McHale

Stephanie Quine asks James McHale - news anchor, pants wearer, inline hockey player and former lawyer - about his...

09 September 2011

By Lawyers Weekly

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My Next Move: Should I accept a new firm job offer?

While a great salary and location may be tempting, there are other factors to consider in deciding whether to accept a...

08 September 2011

By Lawyers Weekly

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My Next Move: Will accepting contract work look bad on my CV?

With the significant post-GFC changes in employment trends in the legal industry, an increasing number of positions are...

01 September 2011

By Lawyers Weekly

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Balancing act: Long hours needed to get ahead at work

Employees feel the need to work overtime on a regular basis to get ahead in their careers, according to a new career...

01 September 2011

By Lawyers Weekly

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My Next Move: Will charity or pro-bono work help my career prospects?

Will charity or pro bono work will help your career prospects? This week, we ask recruitment expert Gail Greener,...

24 August 2011

By Lawyers Weekly

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Experience trumps education in career advancement stakes

Experience plays a more important role in career development than formal education, according to the latest survey...

24 August 2011

By Lawyers Weekly