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post-pandemic environment

Majority of lawyers taking fewer holidays post-pandemic
With inflation rising by over 7 per cent this year, it’s unsurprising that many Australians are cutting back on...
21 July 2023
By Lauren Croft
How to make hybrid work, work
Legal workplaces must be sure to optimise the “new world” hybrid model in a dynamic environment, write Professor...
01 June 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Prioritise purpose over profit, says BigLaw managing partner
Hamilton Locke managing partner Nick Humphrey is uninterested in what he calls the “very short-term perspective” of...
11 April 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Top 25 Attraction Firms: Where those aged 18-29 want to work
Following the unveiling of the 2022–23 Top 25 Attraction Firms ranking last week, Lawyers Weekly and Momentum...
23 February 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Is organic growth becoming harder for small law firms?
While some boutique firm owners — as well as ChatGPT — think that organic growth is increasingly difficult in the...
01 February 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Melbourne, Sydney recruitment markets were ‘absolutely’ impacted by lockdowns
Post-pandemic, these recruiters reflected on how COVID-19 — and statewide lockdowns — affected two major Australian...
22 November 2022
By Lauren Croft
‘Mental health is a 365-day issue’
Following R U OK? Day, Lawyers Weekly spoke to four law firms on the state of mental health in the profession following...
14 September 2022
By Lauren Croft
Are lawyers ‘quiet quitting’ their jobs?
Quiet quitting — a new workplace phenomenon in which workers reject the notion of going above and beyond for one’s...
15 August 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Why these BigLaw firms aren’t mandating in-office work
As we enter a post-pandemic environment and workplaces start to usher employees back, BigLaw firms are offering a...
24 May 2022
By Lauren Croft
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How junior lawyers can get the most out of remote working
Remote working is most taxing on junior lawyers, yet it is the topic least examined from a junior perspective, writes...
16 May 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘We should be optimistic about the months and years ahead’
K&L Gates has evolved in a number of ways throughout the pandemic – and the managing partner said he is only...
09 May 2022
By Lauren Croft
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The ‘positive evolution’ of Sparke Helmore
As the firm celebrates its 140th anniversary, the managing partner of Sparke Helmore, appointed last month, shared his...
01 April 2022
By Lauren Croft
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‘Remote working generated so much efficiency’
Whilst the pandemic caused disruption across a number of industries, the legal profession has come out more efficient...
23 March 2022
By Lauren Croft
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‘There’s a lot to look forward to’ for in-house lawyers
Despite a turbulent two years, the post-pandemic market is looking exciting for those entering the in-house space,...
22 March 2022
By Lauren Croft
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How in-house lawyers are changing to ‘focus on being more pragmatic and practical’
Post-pandemic, legal departments are increasingly required to be more than just legal advisers, said these two in-house...
15 March 2022
By Lauren Croft
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Baker McKenzie to focus on ‘competitive advantage to win work’ in 2022
Whilst Baker McKenzie’s client work grew “significantly” over the pandemic, the firm is now focused on recruiting...
07 March 2022
By Lauren Croft
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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 Jerome Doraisamy
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Talent retention tops list of post-pandemic concerns for executives
New research from Gartner reveals that the ability of companies to deliver value propositions that satisfy employees...
08 February 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
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2022: The year of WFH compensation claims?
In a world of virtual meetings, telecommuting and flexibility, employers need to appreciate that there has been a...
29 November 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
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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
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