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Balancing Act: Strategies for Lawyers to Dodge Burnout
Let's tackle a topic that's all too familiar in the legal industry: burnout. It's that pesky adversary that lurks around the corner, ready to pounce when you least expect it, leaving us feeling drained and questioning our passion for the industry. It's easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of the legal world, but there are ways to maintain your sanity and avoid burnout.Sel...
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Preparing for your Performance Review
If you’re currently working in Australia you will know, we’re soon approaching EOFY. Which means it’s almost time for the Annual Performance Review.Yesss, it’s that time when we all get a bit jittery, waiting to hear what our leaders have to say. We tend to stress over potential criticisms, those moments we didn’t quite hit the mark, or when we could’ve done better. But hey...
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Steps to Transform Your LinkedIn Profile into a Professional Powerhouse
Steps to Transform Your LinkedIn Profile into a Professional PowerhouseWhen you’re not actively looking for a job, it's easy to overlook your LinkedIn profile. However, LinkedIn is more than just an online resume; it's a powerful platform for networking, career growth, and business development. Here’s why it's essential to keep your profile updated and polished, along with...
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Crafting the perfect CV
'Tis the season of giving, and what better gift to yourself than a well-crafted CV that speaks volumes about your legal prowess? Your CV is your professional calling card, and in this competitive field it can be the key to unlocking the doors of opportunity. Let's unwrap the secrets of creating the perfect CV for lawyers and explore how to make it work for you.Experience Mat...
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The Benefits and Perils of a Counter-Offer
In this dynamic and competitive field, the decision to switch roles can be a complex and weighty one. As lawyers contemplate their options, the prospect of a counter-offer from their current employer creates an additional layer of complexity to the decision-making process.Counter-offers have become a common strategy for firms aiming to retain talented legal professionals. ...
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The Impact of Pay Increases on Work Productivity Balancing Compensation and Inflation
The Impact of Pay Increases on Work Productivity Balancing Compensation and InflationIn the realm of work and career, one crucial aspect that affects an employee’s motivation and commitment is fair compensation. A key consideration is the frequency and adequacy of pay increases particularly when compared to the rate of inflation. In this blog, we will explore the relations...
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The Art of a Successful Performance Review
So, we all just made it through another financial year. For most of us, that financial year runs from July to June. For others, it can be aligned to a calendar year, particularly if the organisation is headquartered outside of Australia. Regardless, the significance of getting through a 12 month period is accompanied with that dreaded meeting… the Annual Performance Review....
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The In-House Difference
The In-House DifferenceMy first year in legal recruitment was a while ago now, but I recall it being an absolute whirlwind. Before COVID had created the new ‘norm' of online meetings, like all the other recruiters, I was meeting numerous Lawyers in back-to-back meetings with a variety of backgrounds, personality types, expectations, motivations and more importantly - pract...
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The Great Resignation – Fact or Fiction? (Part 2)
The Great Resignation – Fact or Fiction? (Part 2)As you may have read in Part 1 of this article, we had determined through extensive research that the Great Resignation was in fact upon us, and had very much been gaining momentum over the past 12 months. In Part 2 of this series, we discuss what other factors have contributed to the great resignation; and … whether or when...
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