Human Resources

Articles

2 Apr 2019

Why are lawyers so depressed?

Lawyers' wellbeing statistics are not a good read and scientists are still piecing together the reasons why this should be so, explains Dr Bob Murray

2 Apr 2019

The great training conundrum

Solicitors Journal's first CPD survey since the new regime was introduced in November 2016 reveals a profession struggling to come to grips with a far less prescriptive system

2 Apr 2019

Gender equality: from conversations to action

The battle for women equality needs to focus on measurable initiatives, says Pippa Allsop

2 Apr 2019

Friends in need

Jean-Yves Gilg asks what more can be done to ensure lawyers have the mental health support they need to stay at the top of their game

20 Mar 2019

TAPESTRY OF LIFE: DOES YOUR FIRM REFLECT THE MAKE-UP OF ITS COMMUNITY?

Flexible working is one way of supporting women lawyers, but this is only the starting point for a wider and effective diversity Epolicy, says Alison Lobb

6 Mar 2019

Why lawyers need to develop soft skills

It started with the Legal Services Act and the financial downturn. Now, with the advent of technology and changing consumer habits, lawyers are finally taking business skills a lot more seriously, says Edward O'Rourke

1 Mar 2019

Diversity scorecard: influencing positive change in law firms

Dr Kate Cook considers how the centenary of some women gaining the right to vote is inspiring the next generation of law professionals

1 Mar 2019

Diversity scorecard: influencing positive change in law firms

Dr Kate Cook considers how the centenary of some women gaining the right to vote is inspiring the next generation of law professionals