Back to basics: Inadvertent disclosure
Inadvertent disclosure may not always be a critical issue and can be remedied if the solicitor acts swiftly.Inadvertent disclosure occurs when, during the course of…
Law firms, we have a people problem
In an era when effective people management and entrepreneurship are more integral to success than ever, lawyers are still regarded as lacking. SAM MCKEITH delves…
Don’t let emails eat the best hours of your day
We all want to enhance our efficiency, but how do we do it? As a guiding principle, Donna McGeorge, author of The First 2 Hours,…
Striking a balance
Whether on the hockey pitch or in a courtroom, Kalindi Commerford is someone you want on your team. The 26-year-old Hockeyroo has played nearly 30…
Future looks bright for Australian law graduates
Law firms are diversifying, accounting firms want lawyers, and a rise in legal technology is creating new jobs for law graduates.Law firms are diversifying, accounting…
A survival guide for solicitors working in government
LSJ speaks with government solicitors who have skin in the game about their tips for surviving and thriving in the public service. While government employees…
Upskill to outrun the pack
Adding non-legal qualifications to your skill set can help you stand out from the pack and future-proof your career.Adding non-legal qualifications to your skill set…
The burnout profession
Burnout has become a hot topic for professionals in 2019 and millennials are not the only employees at risk. Lawyers of all ages are being…
Can you speak the new language of leadership?
Leadership tips from executive coach Wendy Born, who says small changes in management style can improve how you connect with all people at work.Being a…
The truth about ‘management science’
The belief that the art of managing people can be reduced to science has unravelled in the new book, “Lab Rats: Why Modern Work Makes…
Want success? Embrace change
Change is difficult and ambiguous, but necessary for professional survival and leadership.Change is difficult and ambiguous, but necessary for professional survival and leadership. Change is…