Flexible Working

International Edition

Compensation, Work-Life Balance Among Top Drivers of Associate Satisfaction

By Dan Roe | February 7, 2024

Opportunities for career advancement and flexible attendance policies were also among the biggest determinants of associate retention in the U.S. and Canada, a new report from the NALP Foundation found.

3 minute read

International Edition

'I Question Their Dedication to the Firm': Insiders on Slaughter and May's Reduced Hours Policy

By Charlotte Johnstone | January 25, 2024

Current and former firm personnel say that lawyers participating in the scheme could be limiting their partnership prospects as other industry commentators point to the policy's lack of flexibility.

7 minute read
International Edition

Will the Slaughters Switch On/Off Scheme Take Off?

By Aishah Hussain | January 5, 2024

That a firm of Slaughters' calibre and conservatism has put forward a solution to an age-old problem is refreshing, but lots of questions remain, writes The London Lawyer.

4 minute read

International Edition

'Without It, Some May Have Left': Slaughters Associate Illuminates Firm's Reduced Hours Policy

By Charlotte Johnstone | January 4, 2024

The scheme, which goes firmwide this week, offers associates "a real chance to reset their career", said Michael Craig, a disputes and investigations associate.

6 minute read
International Edition

Slaughter and May Makes 'Reduced Hours For Reduced Pay' a Permanent Option

By Charlotte Johnstone | December 14, 2023

Following a successful trial starting in 2021, the firm's 'switch on/switch off' model will be taken forward in the New Year.

2 minute read
International Edition

Simpson Thacher to Require Four Days in US Offices in 2024

By Patrick Smith | December 11, 2023

In-office mandate adherence will be a factor in overall pay for Simpson personnel, with the firm saying noncompliance could affect compensation, sources said.

2 minute read
International Edition

Just Half of In-House Lawyers Say Company Employees Follow In-Person Work Requirements

By Alex D'Elia | November 9, 2023

A new study by Littler has shown how employers across Europe are responding to workplace changes.

3 minute read
International Edition

Discovering Dissatisfaction: Why UK Associates are Unhappy

By Charlotte Johnstone | November 7, 2023

An in-depth survey of nearly 200 UK associates at large law firms has found nearly a third feel morale has dropped over the last year, with emphasis on billable hours, salary disappointment and a 'tough' office culture among the factors responsible.

8 minute read
International Edition

Law Firms Find 'Back to the Office' Means Different Things For Different People

By Jack Womack | Justin Henry | September 19, 2023

International firms are torn between setting firmwide office mandates, in the name of fairness and consistency, and recognizing varied expectations across cultures and regions.

9 minute read
International Edition

Good Business or Big Brother? In-Office Tracking is a Contentious Subject and Messaging Matters

By Patrick Smith | August 31, 2023

Law firms track everything from badge swipes to keystrokes for their employees. But is putting a person's location in a public forum a bridge too far?

5 minute read
The American Lawyer

Gibson Dunn's Test Case For the Post-Pandemic Law Office

By Dan Roe | February 23, 2024

"We're making something people can't get at home."

5 minute read
The American Lawyer

Bridging the Divide in Hybrid Work Models: Adapting the Apprenticeship Model and Shifting Measurement Focus

By Kathleen Pearson | February 2, 2024

The legal sector, traditionally reliant on apprenticeship models for training and development, faces unique challenges adapting to hybrid work environments.

8 minute read
The American Lawyer

Bridging the Divide in Hybrid Work Models: Balancing Physical Presence and Flexibility

By Kathleen Pearson | February 1, 2024

This balance is vital to maintaining a productive, satisfied and cohesive legal workforce in the modern era.

4 minute read
The American Lawyer

Bridging the Divide in Hybrid Work Models: Generational Differences and Expectations

By Kathleen Pearson | January 31, 2024

These complex differences affect not only law firm culture, but also client relationships and expectations.

5 minute read
The American Lawyer

Bridging the Divide in Hybrid Work Models: Understanding the Root of Discontent

By Kathleen Pearson | January 30, 2024

"Law firms can address these perspectives and adopt strategies that recognize and honor the different needs and expectations of employees, leadership and clients," Kathleen Pearson writes in the first part of this series.

7 minute read
Legaltech News

Legal Tech's Predictions for Hiring, Staffing & Hybrid Work in 2024

By Stephanie Wilkins | January 18, 2024

Legal industry experts make their predictions for what we can expect for hiring, staffing and hybrid work arrangements in 2024.

11 minute read
Law.com

Will Slaughter and May's New Flexible Work Offering Actually Work?

By Aishah Hussain | January 5, 2024

That a firm of Slaughters' calibre and conservatism has put forward a solution to an age-old problem is refreshing, but lots of questions remain, writes The London Lawyer.

4 minute read
International Edition

'Without It, Some May Have Left': Slaughters Associate Illuminates Firm's Reduced Hours Policy

By Charlotte Johnstone | January 4, 2024

The scheme, which goes firmwide this week, offers associates "a real chance to reset their career", said Michael Craig, a disputes and investigations associate.

6 minute read
Legaltech News

Legal Tech's Milestones for Hiring, Staffing & RTO in 2023

By Stephanie Wilkins | December 28, 2023

Legal industry experts make their picks for the biggest developments impacting hiring, staffing and return to office in the past year.

5 minute read
Daily Business Review

Finding a Remote Mentor and Making It Work: My Experience With a Miami Partner

By Brooke M. Mesner | December 8, 2023

Mentorship looks different in 2023, now that remote and hybrid work has become the norm. Here's how to make it work.

5 minute read

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