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Firms must deliver on promises
As lawyers are increasingly lured to other firms with promises of a better work/life balance or career advancement, firms need to do more to avoid the high cost of losing their lawyers. Briana Everett ... [more]
Attention seeking: Older workers overlooked
Australian employers are improving employment engagement levels but more needs to be done to retain older workers. Mercer's 2011 What's Working Survey has revealed that while Australian employees ... [more]
Bad for business: Hiring decisions bring big losses
Talent shortages and a competitive employment market are taking their toll as bad hiring decisions leave under-resourced businesses at a loss. According to new research released this month by Hudson, 44 ... [more]
Firms look to brand-building to overcome skills shortage
As nearly 70 per cent of organisations face a skills shortage, many firms are now focusing on improving their employment brand to attract much-needed talent. According to a 2011 Hays white paper, Bridging ... [more]
 
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My next move: changing areas
Q: I am working in one practice area. However, I really want to work in another. Is it possible to change? A: Often when starting out as a lawyer, many people are unclear about the specific practice area ... [more]
My next move: moving in-house
How do I decide which is the best company or role to choose when I move in-house? This can be a difficult question for a lawyer looking to move in-house for the first time. The role itself is different ... [more]
The road to partnership
While it takes an average of seven years to make partner, some lawyers can fast-track themselves to partnership in half the time. Briana Everett reports IN 2011, it takes (on average) seven years for a ... [more]
Career progression still top priority
Despite workplace pressures and slow growth in salaries, greater opportunity for advancement is still the number one priority sought by employees in their next position. Briana Everett reports ACCORDING ... [more]
 
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