1 in 10 lawyers plan to leave the profession over workplace culture

A recent survey of 1,900 lawyers discovered some alarming findings in relation to the impact workplace culture can have...

17 April 2025

By Kace O'Neill

Half of burnt-out lawyers say managers contacted them while on leave

Many burnt-out lawyers have said that despite taking leave to recover, they still worked and were contacted by a...

07 January 2025

By Naomi Neilson

1 in 4 lawyers will leave if not given better pay, survey reveals

One in four lawyers plan to leave their current workplace in the next couple of years, but better pay and flexible...

23 December 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Ensuring psychological safety in legal workplaces

In the changing landscape of workplace health and safety, legal leaders are increasingly responsible for ensuring they...

03 September 2024

By Grace Robbie

Respect, difficult chats, and other elements of an award-winning firm culture

In the realm of law firms, prioritising the cultivation of a positive and award-winning work culture is paramount....

14 May 2024

By Grace Robbie

3 ways to squeeze wellbeing into your jam-packed workday

In the high-stakes world of legal practice, where demands are relentless and the pressure is constant, finding time for...

18 March 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Why a ‘people-centric’ approach could be what your business needs to thrive

Putting employees front and centre of business priorities could be what separates a healthy workplace from a...

15 March 2024

By Naomi Neilson

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

By [email protected]

How to help employees facing domestic violence

Employers must create a framework that respects privacy and offers flexibility to support employees who are enduring...

20 September 2023

By [email protected]

‘Alternate billing’ benefits client relationship, work quality and culture, explains director

One director discusses the alternate billing model her firm employs and its positive effects on relationships with...

30 March 2023

By Jess Feyder

Workplaces under scrutiny: What’s hot in law this week (27 Feb-3 Mar)

Myriad workplace issues and trends — from treatment of staff to greenwashing, from virtual courts to leadership...

04 March 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Creating a culture of innovation

One director discusses practical steps for bringing a culture of innovation into a...

02 March 2023

By Jess Feyder

‘We must update our laws, systems, and processes to support LGBTQIA+ people’

As society’s understanding of sexuality, gender and identity expands, there is a need to amend our laws, systems and...

01 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

‘It’s easier to stay silent’ about bullying in law

Two leading lawyers feel there are “very few safe, socially agreeable ways” to openly discuss bullying in the legal...

22 July 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

How the past few years ‘brought out the best’ in A&O

ESG, the competition for quality talent, diversity and net zero targets are all key areas of focus for Allen &...

05 May 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘Firm culture has everything to do with forming genuine connections’

Whilst the legal profession can sometimes have a competitive reputation and be an intense working environment, these...

26 April 2022

By Lauren Croft

How many Victorian lawyers think their workplace culture is positive for wellness?

New findings from the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner (VLSB+C) reveal the impact of workplace culture...

04 April 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Firms ‘must create genuine and real reasons to return to the office’

Post-pandemic, remote work has become so normalised that employees now hold the power when returning to work – and...

06 December 2021

By Lauren Croft