Human Resources

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10 Nov 2016

Will women in law be Trumped?

Lawyers debate whether the rise of right-wing politics and Trumpism will set back women in the profession

8 Nov 2016

Assessment days: Do they pass or fail?

A single day assessment can deliver the right candidates, provided firms fully invest in the process and prospective employees carry out a variety of exercises, writes Louise Hadland

8 Nov 2016

Retaining employees: One size does not fit all

Offering greater flexibility and a clear pathway for progression are just some of the steps firms must take to hang onto a new generation of talented people, advises Jo Kangurs

7 Nov 2016

Book review: Writing Medico-Legal Reports in Civil Claims

Alec Samuels reviews the 'impressive' textbook that he says would benefit lawyers with its 'scholarship and practicality'

7 Nov 2016

Embracing the rise of freelance lawyers

It's no longer about whether firms will embrace change, but rather when and how, writes Shaun Rose

27 Oct 2016

Will law firms be digitised to death?

Lawyers need to remember that the human touch is a fundamental part of their relationship with clients, writes Dr Bob Murray

21 Oct 2016

Pardon or apology?

Statutory pardons for those convicted of outdated 'gross indecency' laws is a good start, but it does not close the book on the persecution of LGBT people, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

19 Oct 2016

How not to lose the war on talent

To attract and retain talented people, firms need to forget about trying to outbid the competition and instead focus on creating a culture and HR strategy that will appeal to the millennial generation, writes Paul Stothard