Diversity continues to rise at US law firms, with greater gains at the associate level than the partnership level. NALP has released its annual Report on Diversity at U.S. Law Firms. The report, based on information from the 2022-2023 NALP Directory of Legal Employers (NDLE), shows that overall gains continued to be made in the representation of women, people of color, and … [Read more...] about Black lawyers and students drive diversity for associates but partnerships lag
Recruitment
Should we offer sign-on bonuses?
By Lynne Curry Question: We went through a rigorous recruiting process and found the right new hire for our company. Our entire team loved her, from our managers to our employees, who met her when she did a walk through our offices. We made her an offer and were surprised asked for a day to consider it, as she’d been giving us consistent “you’re the company I want to work … [Read more...] about Should we offer sign-on bonuses?
Candidate ghosting: They’re just not that into you
Candidate ghosting is taking an increasing toll on employers, new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half suggests. In a survey of more than 800 senior managers, more than four in 10 respondents (43 per cent) said it’s more common for job candidates to cut off communication now than two years ago. Why candidates ghost In a separate survey, … [Read more...] about Candidate ghosting: They’re just not that into you