Managers play a crucial role in shaping mental health and wellbeing in the legal sector. These practical tips, inspired by Life in the Law 2025, share ways managers can better support their teams.
Law firm partner and qualified health coach Maria Lati explores how embedding health coaching into the workplace can support wellbeing, improve performance and help create a healthier working culture.
Performance management can be stressful. Whether you’re worried about your performance, have a review coming up, or have been put on a performance improvement plan, it’s normal to feel stressed, anxious or uncertain when your performance is being discussed.
Vicki Whyte from Ethical eDiscovery reflects on the realities behind certification, from flexible working and career development to the ongoing challenge of creating a healthier and more supportive workplace culture.
Moral injury can affect wellbeing, engagement and performance. This article explains what it is and shares practical steps law firms can take to reduce the risk and better support their people.
How can reflective practice groups help colleagues learn, connect and support each other? Ahead of a free webinar hosted by LawCare on Thursday 2 July, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Arabella Kurtz introduces the Heads & Hearts Model and explores its potential benefits for the legal sector.
Looking at how personality traits shape wellbeing at work can help managers spot the signs of stress and burnout earlier, and better support the people in their teams.
Micromanagement can increase stress at work. It also makes people feel they aren’t trusted. This guide explains what micromanagement is, why it happens, and what managers can do to avoid it. It also includes information for anyone who feels they are being micromanaged.
Coercion can show up in the legal workplace through subtle behaviours that build up over time and affect confidence. It explains why this matters and what can be done to create healthier, more supportive workplaces. By Elaine Pasini, LawCare volunteer.
People in law have heard plenty about wellbeing by now. But for many lawyers, the reality is still long hours, pressure and constantly pushing through. This article explores how that affects performance, judgement and decision-making over time.
Health coaching offers a practical approach to supporting health and wellbeing in the legal sector. By helping leaders have better conversations and provide earlier support, it can contribute to healthier and more sustainable workplaces.
Talking to a colleague about mental health can be difficult, but it is not necessary to be an expert in mental health to start a conversation. It’s important to remember that talking could make all the difference to them.