Many people reading this will already be aware first hand, that raising young children is an expensive business. Fortunately, this is recognised by the government, and help is at hand in the form of monthly child benefit payments. This can be vital. Particularly for working parents of small children before they go to school, with…
Why you must support the Miscarriage Leave Bill! Did you know that a staggering 25% of UK pregnancies end in loss? Did you also know that if someone suffers a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, it is up to their employer to decide to allow paid leave? Find out more about George’s Law. A lawyer…
Let’s be real, networking can be awkward. Navigating a room of unfamiliar faces, trying to strike up meaningful conversations. It’s no wonder most of us find it uncomfortable, or even downright intimidating. Explore our networking tips. And yet, for lawyers, networking is a professional necessity, as indispensable a skill as crafting a compelling legal brief….
Do you know how you’re spoken about when you’re not in the room? How do others truly perceive you? We talk to David McIntosh at KPMG about how to use authenticity on social media to escape the competition. Make sure you show up consistently and with high quality content. Find out how to achieve the…
Your interview preparation hinges on various factors or their interplay. One such thing that is often overlooked is the importance of the set of questions you, the interviewee, ask. With the chance to ask questions usually coming at the conclusion of the interview, what better opportunity is there to leave a positive lasting impression? Having…
In what ways do our staff show integrity towards clients and candidates? Our staff pride themselves on having integrity and being supportive. We work tirelessly on your behalf and will always take the time to find the right solution for you. At the heart of our integrity is the drive to treat others with fairness…
How much do you know about Consumer Finance? We talk to Bill McCaffrey, Partner and Head of Consumer Credit at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro. He discusses the balancing act required of meeting the needs of both the lender and consumer. Hello Bill, please can you give us a quick introduction about yourself? Hi. I’m Bill…
How do we employ curiosity in our work relationships? Part one in our series on AJ Chambers’ brand values. Curiosity. Most of the breakthrough discoveries and inventions have something in common: they are the result of curiosity. It is a quality we aim for at AJ Chambers. Curiosity at work drives our staff to explore, ask questions,…
Salaries will always be the star of any remuneration package. But to gain an edge in the finance war, you need to go the extra mile and offer attractive benefits. Know what people want How benefits can help you in retaining staff? It therefore makes sense to take some time to understand the market. For…
How can you ensure you retain your staff? With few exceptions, talent challenges are a common theme for practices all over the world. The pressures come from experienced staff leaving for industry roles. To a tight pipeline of new entrants to the profession. And the great resignation to greater salary demands amid rising inflation and…
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