Volta + WorkBetter
We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Volta and their innovative Tandem platform. Volta is a leader in our industry in...
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Kandice Thorn
Sep 173 min read
Associate to management: Give it to us straight
AmLaw publishes its Midlevel Associates Survey each year, offering insight into how associates across the country feel about their firms....
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Kandice Thorn
Aug 152 min read
Gunderson Partners with WorkBetter to Promote First-Year Associates’ Success
Inspired by the recent Professional Development Consortium conference in San Diego—particularly, discussions about effectively weaving...
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Kandice Thorn
Jun 182 min read
What's your internal marketing strategy?
Most firms offer robust perks, benefits, and resources to their associates. Investments range from Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to...
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Kandice Thorn
May 103 min read
Dos and Don'ts of Delivering Associate Performance Reviews
Review season is typically not anyone's favorite time of year. Senior attorneys must write tons of reviews, associates may be anxious...
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Kandice Thorn
Apr 223 min read
Working successfully with Gen Z starts with empathy
Gen Z, born from the mid-1990s to the early 2010s, is rapidly becoming an integral part of the global workforce. Over the next handful of...
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Kandice Thorn
Mar 182 min read
The #1 thing your associates can do for your summer program
As you gear up for the arrival of your summer associates, you've likely got a full menu of ways your associates can get involved. Yet,...
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Kandice Thorn
Feb 143 min read
Time blocking: Is it realistic for law firm professionals?
Working in Big Law, time is often our most precious – and scarcest – resource. We juggle urgent demands, unforeseen crises, and long-term...
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Kandice Thorn
Jan 122 min read
A Resolution for 2024: Sleep as a Strategic Priority
In law firm practice, sleep is often underrated, with sleep deprivation viewed as a badge of honor or a rite of passage. But sleep is...
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Kandice Thorn
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Managing the side hustle
The modern workplace is constantly changing, and one trend that can't be ignored is the rise of the "side hustle." For law firm...
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Kandice Thorn
Dec 7, 20232 min read
Crafting a cohesive professional development plan for associates
Recent years have witnessed a surge in law firm Professional Development. Not only have the offerings become more dynamic and...
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Kandice Thorn
Nov 16, 20233 min read
It’s not all about the money: 5 ways to boost associate morale without increasing compensation
In law firms, it’s easy to think that the best and only way to reward associate performance or boost morale is through money – bigger...
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Kandice Thorn
Nov 10, 20232 min read
Supporting law firm associates after a negative performance review
During review season, law firm talent managers often need to craft difficult performance review messages for a handful of associates....
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Kandice Thorn
Oct 12, 20232 min read
Expertise requires stepping out of your comfort zone
One of the most impactful moments of my career happened soon after I left law practice. I was barely 30 and had only practiced for three...
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Kandice Thorn
Sep 28, 20233 min read
Busting silos in big law firms
In law firms, we often tout the values of collaboration and teamwork. Even so, it's all too easy to allow silos – the very opposite of...
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Kandice Thorn
Aug 14, 20232 min read
Setting the stage for an insightful panel discussion
Panel discussions offer a useful platform to deliver advice and insights to your associates, whether during orientation, summer program,...
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Kandice Thorn
Aug 10, 20233 min read
Are you AI-curious?
Disclaimer: Use AI platforms at your own risk, and always follow your firm's guidance and rules – as well as your own common sense! ...
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Kandice Thorn
Jul 7, 20232 min read
Can reverse mentoring bridge the generational divide at law firms?
In the ever-changing landscape of modern law firms, generational challenges have emerged as crucial issues. With differing values,...
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Kandice Thorn
Jun 7, 20233 min read
Are deferrals the answer?
We’ve been hearing much talk about the potential for deferrals lately. The last time we saw mass deferrals was during the Great...
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Kandice Thorn
May 18, 20233 min read
Three strategies to promote a culture of learning at your firm
Fostering a culture of learning goes beyond organizing training events and mentoring. It entails creating an atmosphere where learning is...
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