Human Resources

Articles

9 Mar 2017

Truss: 'Diversity for talent's sake'

More than one-third of law firms now majority-owned by women

7 Mar 2017

The elusive inclusive culture: What does it really take?

Diverse hiring does not automatically create inclusivity; firms should offer an environment that grows and flexes to accommodate employees' wellbeing, says Sarah Winship

23 Feb 2017

How small firms can attract the best talent

Jon Gilbert outlines the ways small firms can make their offer as attractive as possible by meeting the needs of millennials

21 Feb 2017

Bringing back the human touch

Harry Perrin recommends bringing back the human element to feedback exercises

17 Feb 2017

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Further cuts and the online recorder test debacle are enough to make solicitors long for the days of inkwells, pink ribbon, and a publicly funded justice system that worked for all, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

7 Feb 2017

How much stress can lawyers take?

Lawyers are among the most stressed professions, but there are some simple steps they can take to mitigate the damage and restore some life-saving equilibrium, says Dr Bob Murray

2 Feb 2017

Challenging mental health stigma among lawyers

Law firms must take the lead on combating workplace stress and depression

31 Jan 2017

Brexit: Negotiating another partnership dispute

Andrew Cromby considers the parallels between the UK's departure from the EU and bitter partnership exits faced by law firms