What Dutton’s WFH backflip says about ‘workplace non-negotiables’

After locking in a five-day return-to-office mandate for public sector workers as a major campaign policy, Peter Dutton...

09 April 2025

By Kace O'Neill

Why this firm owner believes flexibility is the future of law

For the founder of Melmark Law, flexible working environments have evolved from being a mere perk to an essential...

24 October 2024

By Grace Robbie

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

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

Advice for lawyers wanting to change their work week

In the traditional world of legal work, the idea of having a more flexible work schedule is often seen as unusual....

13 June 2024

By Grace Robbie

‘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

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

‘Does remote working facilitate or encourage innovation?’

In a modern legal workplace, there are moments where “face-to-face interactions are crucial” – but also...

13 March 2024

By Lauren Croft

‘Flexible work can work’ in 2024

Flexible working has continually evolved since the onset of the pandemic. However, despite many companies pushing for...

12 March 2024

By Lauren Croft

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

How firm flexibility breeds retention

A personal injury lawyer has detailed how offering flexible working arrangements to his team has resulted in retention...

06 October 2023

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‘Investment in the workplace is integral’ moving forward

Drawing staff back into the office while maintaining flexibility remains a key priority for BigLaw firms in 2023 –...

01 August 2023

By Lauren Croft

How a 4-day week works for this firm

A year after implementing a four-day working week with no pay cuts, this law firm stands by the policy and has...

10 July 2023

By Lauren Croft

Will Australian law firms mandate office time?

After emerging from the pandemic — and with a potential recession on the horizon — a number of industries are...

21 June 2023

By Lauren Croft

Is the 9-to-5 for lawyers ‘redundant’ and sexist?

After recent claims that the current school hours are “sexist” and rely on the fact that women are responsible for...

14 June 2023

By Lauren Croft

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

Is ‘loud leaving’ the newest wellness trend for law firms?

As employee wellbeing and work/life balance emerge as the norm for modern workplaces, “loud leaving” is a trend...

31 March 2023

By Lauren Croft

‘If you get the work done, it doesn’t matter when you’re doing it’

Firms that look after their staff and prioritise their wellness and work/life balance will have not only happier...

28 March 2023

By Lauren Croft

WFH post-pandemic considered more ethical than not amid rising case numbers

Employers who fail to make flexible working part of their culture are considered more unethical in the face of...

21 November 2022

By Lauren Croft

Russell Kennedy unveils 40:40:20 gender equality strategy

Russell Kennedy Lawyers has released its updated 2022 to 2025 Gender Equality Strategy, through which it is aiming to...

06 October 2022

By Jess Feyder