Executive Director James Lavan has provided comment in City AM on the government’s plan to give workers the ‘right to disconnect’, and the potential impacts on the legal sector.
James discussed that the policy may pose “interesting challenges” for some firms, where the culture in some legal areas “has historically been that the day isn’t over until your work is finished.”
He went on to add: “I imagine this legislation will cause more scrutiny at the recruitment stage with firms trying to ensure they are hiring people who will be willing to go above and beyond.
“There will be firms who already pride themselves on offering a healthy work-life balance who will see this as a further chance to reinforce their culture and sell against the norm.”
James’ comments were published in City AM, 20 August 2024.