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The DEI initiatives mentioned here are winding down because it was never about real change, but lip service. You can't just tick a box with new hires and not provide support, that's a recipe for failure. Policy is often designed with good intentions, but then fails to materialize because of a lack of concern about how to implement said policy OR it can be developed with the deliberate intention of failing - the companies winding down these programs probably fall in the latter camp. Nevertheless, those committed to this work will persist, whether these programs continue or not. https://lnkd.in/dg4y3qvV

Huge congratulations to Associate Kieron Cummins from our Corporate and Commercial team. He's been featured as a Young Legal Flyer alongside other peers in the industry, in the Insider Media South East Business Insider's Autumn edition. Kieron highlights how his career at Brachers has progressed from Trainee to Associate, his thoughts on his key to success, the impact he has at our firm and his future ambitions. Take a look at pages 42 to read more. https://lnkd.in/eAGPkYXA #YoungLegalFlyer #CareersInLaw #SuccessStories

Very nice! Obtaining certification from a 7-week training program can be a valuable investment in one's skills and career. The condensed timeline allows for a concentrated learning experience, making it ideal for individuals who need to upskill quickly or prefer a more immersive learning environment. What a great way to obatain tangible proof of expertise. #claytoncounty

You’re Miserable at Work—and That’s the Problem Many of us hate our jobs. They drain our joy, sap our energy, and deplete our reserves. That’s not just an issue for our personal quality of life. It threatens the future of our institutions. In a recent article in Inside Higher Ed, John Kroger writes, (https://bit.ly/440EIbi) ? “The biggest problem facing higher education right now is not right-wing political pressure, student protests, free speech, exploitation of adjunct faculty or the inability of many campuses to balance their budgets. The biggest problem is that we, the higher education community, are not having any fun. ? What do I mean? Think back, for a moment, to why we all got involved in higher education in the first place. Was it just to pay the bills, to express our own egos or to struggle for power and influence? Of course not. It was to do things that are inherently inspiring. We wanted to research new problems and advance the cause of human reason, to help young students transform themselves into awesome adults, and to assist awesome adults to find new and more rewarding paths in life. And our goal was not just to help individuals. Most of us got into this work to help create loving and supportive communities of care and concern…But right now, are we having any fun? Are you? Are you going to work with a gleam in your eye and a bounce in your step? The answer is probably no.” ? Kroger posits that this is a self-inflicted problem. Read Kroger’s suggestions for having fun at work and the implications that will have for our colleges here.?

DEI programs are meant to help your company create a more inclusive and supportive environment, but are they really effective? Learn why establishing a DEI program alone may not be enough to actually change your work environment and how you can fix it.

DEI programs are meant to help your company create a more inclusive and supportive environment, but are they really effective? Learn why establishing a DEI program alone may not be enough to actually change your work environment and how you can fix it.

To follow up a bit on my post from yesterday I wanted to share some perspective. I've worked two jobs most of my career. Throughout my paralegal career I've also worked nights and weekends cleaning houses, shipping at Macy's warehouse, serving customers at Chipotle and the list goes on. I hated working night shift at Macy's, hated it with a passion. I worked at the Public Defender's Office from 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri then on Thurs, Fri and Sat I worked 6pm-6am fulfilling orders for shipping at Macy's. I didn't sleep at all Thursday or Friday, then I would sleep all day Saturday after my shift and Sunday. 12 hours on my feet was brutal. The drying out of my hands and frequent paper cuts was awful. But the absolute worst part of it was knowing that no matter how hard I was working I still couldn't afford to buy the items I was packaging for other people. Heck, sometimes I couldn't even afford to buy snacks from the breakroom vending machine. I know that I'm not the only law student who has lived this experience. But honestly, I wish there were more of us. Because maybe then we would stop telling first gen students that money isn't everything. Maybe then when we realize how first gen students have already worked to get here we'll stop using hard work as a fear tactic. Hard work is money and money is freedom. Freedom doesn't look the same for everyone but for some of us it's just keeping the lights on. I don't have a single picture of me from when I worked at Macy's, (probably because we weren't allowed to have phones on the floor) but here's a picture of me from my not-so-long ago Chipotle days. #lawyers #lawstudents #firstgen

A former colleague at a prior job was not getting or doing much work, and didn't feel sufficiently challenged. So, he left for more work and better pay or benefits. He told me, "I have to work and they're simply not utilizing me much here." My issue was that people at work with charmed lives but no intelligence could screw up a glass of water and still get promoted. A VA counselor told me, "What you're describing is what I hear from numerous people in that field. It's their company. If they run it into the ground, it's not your fault, not your problem, and there's nothing you can do about it." So, I opted to stop being the top performer type and if they wanted me to carry a handful of sand from one bucket and put it into another bucket or stand with my nose in the corner, it was their nickel. Plus, if they wanted people to do work, they'd give them tools. I'll check my college library to see if any academia have written articles on this. My bet is that there are whole books dedicated to this.

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In an article published in the Daily Report | ALM, Hilliard Burton?provides advice to junior and mid-level associates. Burton advises on seven tips that have helped him get to this stage in his career. To read more: https://lnkd.in/ezTiK69A #wwhgd #listenthinkwin