Are you OK?

This month may see certain communities get back to work out in the ‘real world’. Although, work itself has definitely seen a change of face – yes, as a new era of behaviour, technology and culture is birthed, we must not let this new environment regress back to a past life. This issue of LPM focuses on a new mindset – no, not the homeworking behaviour we’ve adapted to, though that does play a role – it’s mental health and wellbeing. I talk to SME law firms about how they’ve been able to manage staff wellbeing over the years, and how Covid- 19 has changed mental health in the sector. Read up from p16.

EVACUATION STATIONS

There I was thinking all the exciting stuff was behind me in IT – stable systems, high quality software and mature cybersecurity with aware users – when one of the biggest challenges of my career arrived.

MEANS WELLNESS

Pressure and stress are no strangers to the legal market. The sector being what it is, and has been for hundreds of years, it’s not uncommon to have unrealistic hourly targets hanging over heads and prevalence of presenteeism peering over the shoulder.

BAND TOGETHER

Ed Turner, managing partner at Taylor Vinters, on the importance of a collective purpose and culture, especially in times of crisis, and how the firm’s rock band, Dirty Rumour, has played an unexpected role in reflecting the firm’s values.