Over the course of the pandemic, Slaughter and May, a prominent player in the legal industry, initiated several pilot schemes for flexible working. Already used to the rhythm of remote or hybrid working, the industry observed with interest, even as some junior lawyers voiced concerns about their professional and personal lives blurring and the impact on work/life balance.
It’s noteworthy that a firm with the stature and traditionalism of Slaughter and May is addressing an issue as longstanding as ensuring healthy work/life balance. Nonetheless, numerous questions linger about their implementation strategy.
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