How can firms improve lawyer retention?
Chief professional resources officer Susan Hayes discusses some of the challenges law firms face in terms of lawyer retention, for the latest issue of Canadian Lawyer. She notes that firms generally have a challenge keeping, and attracting, lawyers with four to six years of experience, and suggests that compensation packages tailored to each individual may help: “Our firm has recently moved to a flexible benefit program to allow people to choose the level of coverage that best suits their personal circumstances.”
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