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Women into leadership (science, engineering and technology)

May 31, 2009

The UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology (UKRC) provides a central point of support, information and advice for employers, industry, academia, professional institutes and research councils, and also for women entering, returning to or progressing in SET careers.

A free Women and Leadership event is being held on Friday 26th June 2009, 9.30am until 1pm, lunch provided.

This interactive event is for all large and small employers and learning providers in Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment. It will be a great opportunity to network with others in the region.

Hear the business case and success stories of women in management get practical ideas for implementing in your organisation.

Booking Details are available here.

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Would you rather recruit legal secretaries or fee earners?

May 21, 2009

We all know the pitfalls of recruitment, training and retaining. It can be a costly and time consuming exercise (especially if you recruit the wrong person) so given the choice would you rather spend your time recruiting fee earners or support staff? I guess the answer is a no-brainer. If you’re going to expend on salary, office space, equipment and insurances, you’ll be far more concerned to have a good return on your investment and will want to choose high quality fee earners.

Document Direct can replace the typist’s role in your firm. We speak your language, understand your processes and systems and our services can complement your existing support staff so you can deliver outstanding service to your clients.

If you are looking to recruit a legal secretary, stop right here, as we’re the alternative.

If you’re looking to recruit a fee earner the same criteria applies. I suppose you would want to speak to someone who understands your needs, speaks your language and wants to help you deliver the best service to your clients.

David Artingstall of Future Legal Recruitment is a former Senior Partner of a national law firm who now has a legal recruitment business.  

  • His business partner is Caroline Medcalfe who has worked in legal recruitment for a major firm for several years
  • Between them they know Legal Recruitment well … from both sides of the fence
  • Their service is personal and hard working and not targets driven

In turbulent times, there’s lots of changes happening and having a chat with someone who deals with firms on a very personal basis means individual’s ambitions and goals can be matched to recruiter’s needs and vice versa.

Trust Future Legal with Your Legal Future

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Are you living your dream?

May 19, 2009

Marmite.  Either love it or hate it.  The same can be said for IT (that’s “information technology” before you get the wrong idea).

Just a few years ago I never thought I would have my dream job where I could work when I wanted (and needed) to, from wherever I was.  Our technology really does help with a work/life balance.  In this Computer Weekly article I share my “living the dream” experience.

Would flexible working times and places suit you?  Would you like to be able to work remotely from your office, perhaps whilst mobile, and have a secretarial support service available 24 hours a day so you’re free to take the day off knowing you can ”catch up” in the evenings?

I’m interested to learn you views.  Please leave a comment below.

Jayne 

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