10 Top Strategies for Retaining Tomorrow's Talent

All lawyers want to be wanted and valued by their firms. It has become apparent that tomorrow's legal talent requires even more hand-holding than previous generations because the "just do it" attitude, does not work. They want to understand why and what's the payoff of their efforts. By creating a firm culture that addresses these concerns you will heighten your firm's ability to retain precious talent.

6 minute read December 01, 2019 at 09:16 AM
By
Sharon Meit Abrahams
10 Top Strategies for Retaining Tomorrow's Talent

In my 20 plus years working with lawyers I have learned that all lawyers want to be wanted and valued by their firms. According to the famous psychologist, Abraham Maslow, everyone needs to understand how they fit in and have a sense of belonging.

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