It’s often said millennials are not as loyal as previous generations, but loyalty goes both ways, and when there are environmental or career advancement concerns then it’s understandable that they have no problem jumping from one organisation to another. Upon making partner, or for those that are already in the partnership, what comes next? That…
DetailsPart 1: With today’s associates more likely than ever to switch jobs – and willing to question the benefits of the partnership track – Craig Hoyland explores how law firms can retain the next generation of leaders. A millennial is typically classed as anyone born between 1980 and 1994. Therefore, in the legal profession this…
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At the end of August, the Definitive Consulting London team got involved in a rewarding day at the Marylebone Project. The Marylebone Project is a homeless shelter for women, offering 112 long- and short-term beds as well as delivering education, employment and training opportunities to support the homeless into independent living. The Definitive Consulting team…
DetailsWe have continued our expansion into the world’s key finance and legal markets, opening in Melbourne – our third office in Australia and fifth in the Asia-Pacific region. The new office cements our position as the leading Professional Services search firm in Australia, extending our reach beyond Sydney and Perth and into another key client market. Definitive Consulting Melbourne…
DetailsIn a recent post – Is your Partner remuneration scheme really driving performance? – we looked at the challenges many law firms face as they try to use Partner reward strategies and structures to encourage desirable behaviours and positive cultures. But just how important is remuneration in shaping behaviour and culture? Clearly other important factors…
DetailsIt’s a question that is increasingly exercising minds across the legal industry: “How do we go about linking Partner reward to business performance?” It sounds like a simple question, until you look closely at those final two words… Then questions emerge. “How do we define business performance?” Is it purely about contribution to income and…
DetailsMuch as we normally prefer to work behind the scenes, there are exceptions… And a busy start to November for the Definitive Consulting Legal Practice Group in Australia is one of them. In just three days, the team placed three legal Partners. These were not just any old hires, but turnkey appointments of highly regarded…
DetailsThere’s no doubt that hiring at partner level is amongst the most complex, expensive and challenging of recruitment undertakings – and running a quality process can make all the difference. But what are the hallmarks of high quality partner level recruitment practices? As specialist headhunters with a focus on partner level hiring, we work with…
DetailsYou have finished the hiring process, waited out the notice period and your new hire finally walks through the door. But if you think the hard work is over, think again… Given the lengthy interview process you have undoubtedly gone through in order to secure your newest partner, there should be no doubt that the…
DetailsYou have spent months having interviews, drafting business plans and having socials with your potential new line manager and colleagues. You finally receive your offer and new contract and, after happily accepting, you have to go through the dreaded resignation. And that’s when it starts. The counter-offer arrives. As recruiters, we see it time and…
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