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Research Findings on What Motivates (and Demotivates) Lawyers

Lockdown is clearly leading to motivation at work issues. I’ve asked more than a thousand lawyers over the last ten years what motivates them at work. To what extent is it a high salary? Or is it status, congeniality, security, … Continue reading

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Motivation Theories and Professional Service Firms

Professional firms are finding it difficult to retain their talent. Is there anything they can do to motivate staff? Here’s a look at what we can learn about motivating talented people. Personality, abilities and experience are all relevant indicators to … Continue reading

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Is Your Firm Competent at Using Competency Frameworks?

The SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) in England & Wales has recently made sweeping changes to ensure solicitors are competent at what they do. How well has your firm adapted to the new system? One of the great contributions from HR … Continue reading

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Career Progression for Lawyers – Transitions and Reinventions

For many associates there isn’t a great feeling of career advancement. One senior L&D director describes it as more like a process of walking across a barren desert with tumbleweed blowing across a poorly defined track and occasional signs that … Continue reading

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