Hold on tight, because the AI revolution is shaking up industries at an incredible speed, and recruitment is no exception. But here's where it gets interesting: AI is now reviewing CVs, analysing facial expressions and tone of voice during interviews. Creepy? Maybe. But proponents argue...
On 28 September 2022, the Law Society of England and Wales launched a diversity and inclusion framework meant to serve as a guide for firms to develop and implement strategic approaches to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This initiative was developed in response to...
Have you heard about the new "anti-strike" laws introduced by the UK government? These laws have sparked controversy among trade unions and workers' rights advocates who believe that they restrict workers' rights to fight for better conditions and pay. The laws require a certain percentage of workers...
Following Brexit, UK lawmakers have been sifting through the current legal precedents and filtering out any vestiges of EU law from domestic statute books. Government researchers initially identified 2,400 EU-derived laws that warranted consideration for their repeal or replacement. Then on 8 November 2022, the...
What is the source of the current unrest amongst those involved in criminal defence work? The strikes come after the government’s reform of legal fees paid. This issue has been prevalent in the sector for almost a decade now. This walkout is not the first, in...
Gender Pay Gap – Why we must scrap Why is the gender pay gap such an eminent topic? Well, it affects everyone. It directly affects the livelihood and sense of worth of women who are subject to lower salaries and being overlooked for partner or...
Over the past few months, the legal industry has seen a wave of mergers and acquisitions. Large firms have been consolidating their market share and increasing business through these M&As, but why is this trend happening? There are multiple factors that play into M&A mania,...
As we begin to depart from lockdowns, mandates, and working from home the job market is exploding with potential. A variety of factors influenced the global economy in the past few years, and it is safe to say the rebound is on the horizon. According to...
Why use a legal recruitment agency? Moving job roles or companies can be a life-changing if not a career-changing decision that must not be taken lightly. Legal recruitment firms can make this moving process easier not just for the employer but also for the potential employee....
2020 was an unprecedented year for the UK and the effects of the pandemic and Brexit on the legal sector still remain unclear. Following the first UK lockdown in March, many firms froze hiring, furloughed staff and cut salaries sparking concern for those working or...