Is a lack of employee buy-in holding back innovation at your organisation?
Creative problem solving is one of the big things that set human beings apart from other animals. From trading in stone knives to those made of bronze to figuring out how to send mail electronically, innovating is a big part of
What do the events of 2020 mean for the future of work in the UK legal sector?
The huge shake-up that’s been 2020 has left a huge impact on law firms, as well as countless other businesses in the UK. As seen in our ‘UK Legal Sector: State of the Workplace Report’, the move to mass levels
How important is a great workplace culture in shaping employee engagement?
Workplace culture and employee engagement are two of the most commonly used terms on this blog, and for good reason. The relationship between the two is extremely important to the long-term success of any business. The simplest way of putting it
Has furlough been a success for the UK legal sector or has it widened an existing divide?
It’s fair to say that a lot of people were depending on furlough back when we first went into lockdown. And while many in the legal sector were able to continue with their jobs remotely, others were unable to work
Here comes the fear: Performance review anxiety and how to handle it
Performance reviews are often stressful for everyone involved, and if they’re your primary method of giving employee feedback, they can be a huge source of anxiety. But that doesn’t have to be the case. A feedback-centric workplace culture focussing on continuous
The rise (and success) of remote working in the UK legal sector in 2020.
Last week we published our UK legal sector ‘State of the Workplace 2020’ report in partnership with Today’s Conveyancer and the Practical Vision Network. The aim of the report was to shine a light on the huge and lasting impact
Why are probation reviews so important for all your new-starters?
Probation periods are a key part of the recruitment process that we’ve all probably encountered in our working lives at one time or another. They’re an opportunity for employers to ascertain whether a new employee is the right fit for
The rise of staff tracking apps: The death of trust in the workplace?
Out of necessity more than anything, 2020 has become the year of remote work. Organisations across the board have spent the past several months adapting to this new reality. One way businesses have responded to the increased prevalence of telecommuting
Download The Report: State of the UK Legal Sector Workplace 2020
It’s not controversial to say that, for people and businesses across the globe, 2020 has been a completely unprecedented year full of events no one could have forecasted. Nobody could have predicted that anything could possibly eclipse Brexit for the
What are SMART goals and how can they boost workplace productivity?
Following up on our recent piece about OKRs, today, we’re discussing SMART Goals. They’re the other method of objective tracking available through the Weekly10 platform. The SMART framework helps to establish goals that are easy to understand, with a clear