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Top of the Blogs Mental Health

Is your workplace toxic? How employers can shield you from stress

Workplace stress can lead to serious mental and physical health consequences, affecting productivity, job satisfaction, and overall wellbeing. In this article, Jessica Rowson of Oakwood Solicitors outlines the legal responsibilities employers have to protect staff from occupational stress, common causes of stress at work, and what employees can do if they feel unsupported.

Top of the Blogs Mental Health

Stepping Up Without Burning Out: A Real Story from Legal Life

This is Hannah’s story, a high-performing lawyer close to burnout who found confidence and balance through tailored coaching with Vikki Pratley. By redefining success, setting boundaries, and making small changes, she learned to thrive in her career without sacrificing her wellbeing. In this powerful article, Vikki shares how targeted support can help legal professionals work smarter not harder.

How To Recover An Unclaimed Estate

Blanchards discusses the complexities and opportunities of unclaimed estates, which are assets left behind by deceased individuals without clear heirs.
Reasons for unclaimed estates include lack of estate planning, unknown heirs, legal disputes, and absence of an executor.

What are the leading causes and challenges of burnout among lawyers, and how do they differ from other high-stress professions?

Lawyers often find themselves navigating high-pressure environments, juggling demanding workloads, and striving for perfection in their profession. However, these challenges come at a cost, with burnout emerging as a prevalent issue in the legal field. From the competitive nature of law school to the long, unsociable working hours and the common traits among lawyers, various factors contribute to the heightened risk of burnout in this profession.

How to deal with stress at work in the legal sector

It’s easy to forget sometimes, but there really is nothing normal or inevitable about constant pressure, unrealistic expectations or feeling overwhelmed, yet these seem to be ever-present elements of the day-to-day of a lawyer. To help you manage workplace stress, we take a closer look at some of the practical steps you can implement to take back control of your workload and safeguard your wellbeing.

10 ways to support each other in the workplace

We all want to be happy at work and the good news is there are small, simple, everyday things we can do to support each other in the workplace that can make a difference to people’s wellbeing and productivity individually and collectively. Respect and civility It doesn’t matter how busy or stressed you are, you […]

Most Important Aspects in a Legal Career

In the latest Lexis Nexis report, key insights into the priorities of associates and senior associates within law firms emerge. Work-life balance stands out as a critical factor, with 71% citing it as the most important consideration.
In this article Search and Recruitment Professional, Clara Rose, talks about the significance of work-life balance for legal professionals, addressing concerns such as preventing exploitation by firms and mitigating the risk of mental health issues. Read on to explore strategies for achieving a harmonious balance in the demanding field of law.

Marketing Sensitive Practice Areas 

Chloe Wingate, Digital Marketing Specialist at TOMD, talks about effective marketing strategies for law firms handling sensitive practice areas like medical negligence or family law. Read this article to learn how to demonstrate empathy, expertise, and professionalism while connecting with clients on a personal level.

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