Retention

When discussions about talent retention arise in the legal sector, the focus often gravitates toward lawyers – junior associates, senior practitioners, or aspiring partners. Yet, the sustainability and success of any law firm rely on a critical yet often overlooked cohort: business services professionals. These are the people behind finance, HR, IT, marketing, knowledge management

The legal profession is renowned for its intellectual challenges, rewarding careers and dedication to excellence. Yet, like any industry, it faces challenges, particularly when it comes to retaining talent. Many firms are seeing high turnover rates, especially among junior and mid-level lawyers and are asking themselves, why are we struggling to hold on to great

In the wake of the pandemic’s upheaval and subsequent widespread adoption of hybrid work models, retaining top legal talent has become an increasingly common challenge for law firms. Many lawyers reconsidered their career paths during the pandemic, resulting in a significant shift in the talent pool. Firms resorted to engaging in bidding wars as a

Having recently returned from Sydney following a fantastic opportunity to spend a year on secondment, we thought it would be the perfect time to ask Matthew Flanagan-Roberts what his firm, Squire Patton Boggs, does so well to ensure their employees stay with them. Matt’s initial response to the question related to the client base and

Training is essential for attracting and retaining talent as it demonstrates the firm’s commitment to employee growth and development. Post-Covid, law firms have been fighting it out to secure and retain the best legal talent. In a competitive recruitment market, junior candidates often ask us what training and development different law firms offer, as this