Legal Management Magazine

September 2024

Chasing the Fountain of Youth

Law firms are looking for the best ways to recruit and retain Gen Z employees.

It’s a refrain that’s been heard through the ages: “The new generation doesn’t work as hard/isn’t as motivated as [insert generation here].” In fact, a recent survey showed that 74% of managers and business leaders feel that Generation Z is the hardest generation to work with for reasons such as lack of technological skills, lack of communication or being easily offended. On its face, this statistic offers an indictment of the working culture among young people, specifically Gen Zers. But upon a closer look, one central question is raised: Is Gen Z really that difficult to work with? Or is that just a perception that can easily be changed with a little bit of time and effort? Read more.

Features

Creating an Effective Benefits Package

Benefits packages can play a key role in retaining top employees.

To attract, motivate and retain “A players,” law firms must tailor their benefits to society’s evolving demographics and lifestyles. Today’s employees expect more than the standard health care policy and retirement savings plan. Offering just the right benefits mix can enhance performance throughout the workplace, raising profitability. Read more.

3 Signs You Don’t Have a Psychologically Safe Work Environment (and How You Can Create One)

Psychological safety plays a significant role in helping employees feel valued and appreciated.

How many of us have experienced this? That horrible feeling in your gut every time you walk into the office. The Sunday blues where the thought of going to work makes you burst into tears or physically ill. The boss who makes you feel stupid and like you’re never good enough. Read more.