Legal professionals may have more awareness of wellbeing as an issue within the profession. But consider these findings… “…law students and members of the legal
Many law firms and organisations where lawyers work have adopted a wellbeing policy. Since the legal profession’s wellbeing has been maintaining the status quo for
Lawyers are portrayed as superheroes in the culture of the legal profession. Lawyers uphold justice. They fight to win. They are stoic and strong. They
For lawyers’ “wellbeing” * is an uncomfortable word. This became apparent to us recently at the Wellness for Lawyers Forum, hosted by the University of
If you wish to gauge your emotional well-being, consider evaluating your distress level with the expertise of Beyond Blue through their K10 Anxiety and Depression
At SFL, our interactions with legal firms tell us that most law firm leaders, managers, and HR departments genuinely care about their employees. They want
The second article of this series highlighted the link between ethics and wellbeing in the workplace by discussing the characteristics of toxic workplaces, their effect
The first article of this series demonstrated the link between ethics and well-being that has existed at least since ancient Greece and posited that the
Reports over the past decade have indicated high levels of distress within Australia’s legal profession. These reports suggest that the well-being of the profession, and
I returned to the office in mid-January expecting that my usual enthusiasm for the start of a New Year would kick in, even though I’d
Congratulations! You have found us, and his means that you have already taken the first step in looking after your own well-being and perhaps the
It is well recognised that lawyers continue to suffer the effects of their workplace stress, despite the surfacing of this issue in the last decade
Reports over the past decade have indicated high levels of distress within Australia’s legal profession.1 These reports suggest that the wellbeing of the profession, and the
After six years, and three separate judgments, Zagi Kozarov’s protracted litigation with her former employer is finally over. While the case has the opportunity to
Managing client relationships in the law can be incredibly challenging. Sometimes the legal work itself may not be particularly complex, but the challenges and stress
Under pressure. Pushing down on you. Pushing down on me. Under pressure. Queen and David Bowie’s ‘Under Pressure’ pretty accurately and succinctly describes what a
Warm-up ‘Competition’ is defined as “the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others”. Similarly, ‘Competitiveness’
Do you fear being ‘found out’ for not knowing what you’re doing at work? Or for being incompetent? Do you ruminate about how you landed
If you wish to gauge your emotional wellbeing, consider evaluating your distress level with the expertise of Beyond Blue through their K10 Anxiety and Depression Test. The results are anonymous, giving you the freedom to decide what to do next – seek assistance or simply acknowledge your mental wellbeing. Remember, you are not alone, and support is available.
Legal professionals may have more awareness of wellbeing as an issue within the profession. But consider these findings… “…law students and members of the legal
Many law firms and organisations where lawyers work have adopted a wellbeing policy. Since the legal profession’s wellbeing has been maintaining the status quo for
