As the world of law evolves with generational shifts, understanding and managing these changes is paramount for corporate legal departments. Failure to do so may result in rising tensions, impacting productivity and morale.
An ALM Global’s General Counsel Conference Midwest in Chicago hosted a panel discussion titled “Mastering the Art of Managing Different Generations In the Workforce”, where legal leaders shared insights on overcoming the challenges of generational differences. Not appreciating the values, reasoning, and communication styles of employees across diverse generations can ignite resentments, the speakers highlighted.
Marni Helfand, the General Counsel and Chief Human Resources Officer at The Planet Group, emphasized the need for multi-generational flexibility in legal departments. “It can’t just be one generation that is making concessions”, Helfand stated, adding that every member needs to focus on achieving the organisational objectives.
For a deeper understanding of the rising generational tensions within the legal departments and potential solutions, refer to the original discussion at the ALM Global’s General Counsel Conference.