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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 Kace O'Neill
‘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 Nick Wilson
Far-reaching benefits of a flexible working model
For lawyers chasing a more flexible working life, having an open and honest stream of communication is the first step,...
14 April 2023
By Lauren Croft
Why flexible parental leave policies are key for those facing loss
Ahead of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day on 15 October, a senior legal professional said her experience with...
14 October 2022
By Malavika Santhebennur
‘Onus on the employee’ to make shorter weeks work
Lawyers who have the option of practising in non-traditional time frames — such as four-day weeks or nine-day...
12 August 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
Shine Lawyers introduces 9-day fortnight
National law firm Shine Lawyers has unveiled a new flexible working option whereby staff can work their contracted 76...
05 August 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
Are you making the most out of your technology investments for flexible work?
In evaluating the use of technological platforms to support your business, leaders have to consider whether value for...
13 June 2022
By Robert Wilkinson
Flexible working the next generational challenge in law
Adapting to flexible working arrangements has been especially challenging for the legal sector (along with accounting...
22 March 2022
By Malavika Santhebennur
Flexible working post-lockdown in the legal sector
As law firms adjust to the relaxation of restrictions, it would be wise to consider how a permanent flexible working...
15 February 2022
By Paul Garth
How flexible lawyers could help plug the gap of skills shortages in the construction industry
The skills shortage demands Australian construction companies to be resilient and ride out the waves of business risk,...
14 December 2021
By Paul Garth
Is WFH a passing fad?
Last week, I asked my LinkedIn network if they believe lawyers will tire of remote and flexible working and want to...
19 November 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘Be flexible and adapt quickly’ with ESG, litigation considerations
Lawyers working in litigation need to be able to adapt quickly when it comes to ESG issues and COVID-related litigation...
25 October 2021
By Lauren Croft
The ups and downs of flexible working
Flexible working has become more prominent than ever post-pandemic. But while it may work for some, firms should...
06 September 2021
By Lauren Croft
Telecommuting will allow legal teams to hire the ‘best and brightest’
Dr Danielle Malek Roosa starts work for the World Bank at 3:00am every day, finishing up in the early afternoon....
17 August 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
Is the office really dead?
If remote and flexible working are the ways of the future, retaining connection to one’s firm may become more...
22 July 2021
By Henry Kalus
Firms press ahead with broadened flexible working focus
With the pandemic pushing greater expectations from staff, a number of firms have expanded their approach...
31 March 2021
By Emma Musgrave
Where are you contractually obliged to work from?
With more and more lawyers exploring remote or flexible working options, it will be prudent to know the extent to which...
30 March 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
Hits to hip pocket and productivity for firms
The past year has seen diverse but concerning trends for law firms across the board, with half of the profession...
23 March 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘Take a risk’ and run your firm from overseas
When Rebecca Murray moved to Washington, DC and continued to operate her Queensland-based firm, she was worried she’d...
18 February 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
Making your case to be a remote legal counsel
When Melbourne’s second lockdown hit, Jenna Adamson saw an opportunity to work remotely from Christchurch. Such an...
20 October 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy