Pay rises preferable to flexible work, survey shows

New research from a global cloud-based legal practice management software highlights how cost-of-living pressures...

01 November 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Small businesses ‘writing the playbook’ on flexibility

When it comes to offering flexible working arrangements or implementing return-to-office (RTO) mandates, small- to...

03 October 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

What this 125-year-old BigLaw firm has done to stay relevant

After 125 years of operation, adaptability and innovation are essential to stay aligned with evolving societal norms,...

26 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Job-sharing GCs push back on ceiling for part-time lawyers

In years gone by, making partner or becoming general counsel was “almost unheard of” for women working part-time....

17 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Pinsent Masons set to trial half-day Fridays

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has unveiled a pilot program whereby its staff can finish their working weeks at...

23 August 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

More pay for 5 days in-office? Not in Australia’s in-house market

Of all the incentives a business may offer to lure corporate lawyers, higher remuneration for full-time office...

18 June 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Expectations have now fundamentally changed’ around flexibility

With predictions that working from home will eventually die out and office mandates will return, will flexibility...

17 May 2024

By Lauren Croft

Employee retention now ‘critical’ strategic move for firms

In the current legal landscape, the competition for top talent is fierce, with law firms vying to attract and retain...

10 April 2024

By Lauren Croft

Flexibility can ‘attract, engage and retain a highly skilled, talented workforce’

Despite many companies pushing for back-to-office mandates, this partner remains adamant that working from home will...

08 April 2024

By Lauren Croft

Coalition would turn back right to disconnect, voters disagree

The government’s “right to disconnect” legislation has been met with mixed feelings. According to the polls, most...

21 March 2024

By Lauren Croft

Why practising law lends itself to being in an office

It is vital for legal professionals to deliver their services in person to clients and leverage workspaces to develop...

05 March 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Addressing the disconnect: How a change in mindset is key for better team morale and outcomes

There appears to be a disconnect between teams post-pandemic. With the hybrid working showing no signs of slowing down,...

29 February 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Why Gen Z employees want to quit (hint: it’s not just burnout)

Research suggests that, when it comes to pay, Gen Z employees aren’t waiting around for a modest pay rise from their...

19 February 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Right to Disconnect Bill could create ‘significant management issue for law firms’

A Right to Disconnect Bill recently passed the Senate – introducing a right for workers to disconnect once they are...

13 February 2024

By Lauren Croft

Return-to-office mandates will see top performers depart

The research supporting the productivity benefits of working from home is, at best, patchy. However, employers should...

07 February 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Could a ‘reduced hours for reduced pay’ model work in Australia?

In an age of increased and flexible working arrangements, workers appear increasingly receptive to lower remuneration...

29 January 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Flexidus’: Is the hybrid debate a symptom of deep-seated issues?

With many employees across professional services being dragged back into the office, some (or a lot) are anticipating...

18 January 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Contracting roles in law on the rise, say recruiters

This year will be, as one recruiter puts it, “pivotal” for the legal profession, characterised by “a more fluid...

16 January 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Flexibility key in lowering stress levels in midsize firms, report says

A new report has revealed the challenges and opportunities shaping the priorities of midsize law firms in 2024 – with...

14 December 2023

By Lauren Croft

Will the Friday long lunch ever return for lawyers?

Following the pandemic-induced boom in hybrid working and deserted CBDs on Fridays, which elements of post-pandemic...

01 December 2023

By Lauren Croft