The Evolving Legal Workplace Design Paradigm
Any successful business must keep pace with – and ideally be ahead of – change. Driven by continuous developments in technology; heightened awareness of employee well-being; advances in sustainable practices; the pursuit of knowledge sharing; an expanded generational workforce; and the rising impact of real estate costs, today’s law office differs from its predecessors of 20 years ago, 10 years ago, or even five years ago. What’s driving this change? Many of the same internal and external forces that affect almost every other workplace. Traits of a Progressive Legal Workplace Today’s law firms have re-engineered the business model to adapt to a transforming workforce that is increasingly agile and competitive. For many firms, the fee basis and compensation model has evolved, and competition is no longer limited to other law firms. While certainly not a one-size-fits-all solution, there are many traits that characterize the latest themes in legal workplace design. …
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