What a whirl of a week! We had a great time at the Family Law Conference on Wednesday. Thanks to all that presented, attended and worked on the programme!
Meetings and events next week:
Criminal Law Update 2023 with HHJ Potter 24th October
The Law Society have a Green Paper entitled ‘Proposals for a 21st Century Justice System’, following the establishment of it’s 21st Century Justice project to develop some practical policy proposals that address some of the problems in the civil justice system affecting individuals on low incomes and small businesses. The five areas of focus identified are:
6. Improving the Alternative/Non Court/Integrated Dispute Resolution landscape
7. Making legal services more affordable
8. Reforming civil legal aid
9. Making online court systems work better for end suers
Jon Hainey, the Chair of the Manchester Law Society Civil Litigation Committee, would be pleased to receive your comments and responses to the paper in time for the next meeting of the Society’s Civil Litigation Committee, when our response will be being discussed.
If you are not a member of that committee, but would like to attend as a member of Manchester Law Society to give your feedback, please email ChandreMay@manchesterlawsociety.org.uk
If you are not a member of that committee, but would like to give your feedback as a member of Manchester Law Society please email your feedback, by 13th December, to Jon.Hainey@TLTsolicitors.com by 12th December, 2023.
It’s the third week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Mitigo’s Lindsay Hill and Kerrie Machin are discussing all things ransomware in their latest Q&A.
In this 9 minute listen, they cover off what it is, who the attackers are, how you know you’re under attack, what is demanded and how you pay, your reporting obligations and most importantly, how to defend against it.
As you (hopefully!) know, here at Manchester Law Society, we’re always looking for ways to enhance your benefits of membership.
We have a new partner – Leighmans – who offer branded merchandise. You may have seen our team wearing our MLS Hoodies at the Manchester Legal Awards which Leighmans very kindly provided so we can vouch for their quality!
Manchester Law Society is a proud advocate of the power of branded merchandise, and using Leighmans promises some really exciting perks. It is a really straightforward ordering process and you can purchase in bulk.
Not only that but they are giving members the opportunity to win a guaranteed prize via their Wheel of Fortune game!!
To take part, all you have to do is register for the Leighmans’ portal here.
Once you’ve done this, you’ll receive an email offering you the chance to spin the wheel of fortune, where every spin is a winner. If you’re really lucky, there’s even a chance that you could win a seven-night stay in a luxurious four-star apartment for four guests.
If you’re keen to boost your brand, take advantage of some unique benefits, AND win a special prize, please do take a moment to register today.
Date: 8 November 2023 Time: 09:00–15:35 closing with a drinks reception sponsored by Mitigo Location:Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ Cost to attend:MLS Members £95.00 + VAT (£114.00) Non-members £120.00 + VAT (£144.00)
Booking is now open for the Regulatory Conference 2023. This is an essential event for all COLPs, COFAs, MLROs, Practice Managers and senior or managing Partners.
The programme will feature:
A practical update on the developments and risks in economic crime
SRA: Anti-money laundering supervision and useful tips on compliance
Advice on adhering to the new regulations on harassment and bullying prevention
Legal Ombudsman discussing the impact of the new scheme rules
A panel on cyber security
Risk Management for Law Firms: Mitigating Potential Pitfalls
Date: 30 November 2023 Time: 09:00–16:00 Location:Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ Cost to attend:MLS Members £95.00 + VAT (£114.00) Non-members £120.00 + VAT (£144.00)
We are delighted to announce our Leadership Conference in partnership with Potential Unearthed. The day will explore skills and techniques to support you and your team in your leadership role.
The day will be chaired by Mike Ode of Potential Unearthed and the programme will feature sessions on:
Imposter Syndrome
The importance of sleep and how to improve yours
Psychological Safety and its role in success
A panel looking at the leadership journey of law firm leaders and future leaders
With no matches over the last week things are still the same in the league with Tony Morrissey from 9 St John Street staying in the top spot, Laura Thomas from NHS Wales remaining in second place and Paul Johnson from Ward Hadaway still in third.
Make sure you get your team picked before the transfer deadline on Saturday 21st October at 11:00.
What: National Paralegal Day When: Wednesday 8th November, 7pm to 9pm Where: Jubilee Room, House of Commons To book click here
The National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) will be hosting the third National Paralegal Day with an evening event at the House of Commons in London on Wednesday 8th November 2023, from 7pm to 9pm.
The event will also host NALP’s very first ‘NALP Paralegal Achievement Awards’, which are being launched this year as part of National Paralegal Day. The Awards are for:
Highest Achievement for the NALP Level 3 Award in Paralegal Practice 2022/23
Highest Achievement for the NALP Level 3 Certificate in Paralegal Practice 2022/23
Highest Achievement for the NALP Level 3 Diploma in Paralegal Practice 2022/23
Highest Achievement for the NALP Level 4 Diploma in Paralegal Studies 2022/23
Highest Achievement for the NALP Level 7 Diploma in Paralegal Practice 2022/23
National Paralegal Day was established to celebrate the role that Paralegals play within the English legal sector, and the contribution they make to the legal profession. Whether they are working within a solicitor’s practice, in-house at a large organisation or independently in their own practice – Paralegals fill a void that has been created by the reduction in legal aid and the increased costs of paying for a conventional lawyer.
Paralegals are often the unsung, unrecognised members of the legal profession – and yet, each year, they help thousands of people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford legal representation. They also support solicitors and their teams and help them deliver high quality services to clients, and they work hard within organisations as diverse as local authorities and FTSE100 companies.
National Paralegal Day 2023 is sponsored by Mindful Education, Finders International, BARBRI, and the National Paralegal College.
National Paralegal Day is an opportunity to celebrate, to network, to meet colleagues and friends, and to learn more about the role of paralegals within the legal profession.
Tickets must be booked in advance and entrance to the House of Commons is by ticket only. To book click here
Do you have an event happening in January, February or March of 2024? Want a great venue in central Manchester with excellent service and delicious food? How about 50% off?
Look no further: the excellent Manchester Hall are offering MLS members are whopping 50% off their Day Delegate Rate for events in January, February & March for booking made before 31st October.
The full price day delegate rate is £52 per person and includes:
Arrival tea, coffee and pastry
Mid morning tea, coffee and sweet treat
Hot & cold buffet lunch with chilled soft drinks
Mid afternoon tea, coffee and chocolate
Water, mints and wifi
Conference pads & pens
At the discounted rate of £26 per person it is an absolute bargain – especially with the wonderful service and quality you get at Manchester Hall. For a list of the packages please click here.
Enjoy a complimentary one-year membership, worth £149.90, to Premier Club by Confidentials only for Manchester Law Society members.
Enjoy the advantages of their exclusive lifestyle and rewards membership, designed to bring you offers and rewards at the best food and drink venues, as well as renowned lifestyle brands such as shops, and hairdressers across the North.
Join Premier Club by clicking here and using promo code LAWVIPCODE at checkout to receive your complimentary membership. Please note that this code will be valid until the end of October, so don’t miss out!
Click on this link to see a list of the current partners, which is added to weekly. As well as deals at restaurants and lifestyle brands, special events with great brands at special prices are also on offer.
Register your details and then you will receive your complimentary virtual card which can be used to access all the offers.
Managing employee performance isn't straightforward. Everyone has their own wants, needs and idiosyncrasies. And performance is often a matter of engagement, wellbeing, and an absence of obstacles. So, let's look at the essential components of a best practice performance management platform.
Goals and OKRs
Aside from keeping your team on-task, goal tracking serves as a periodic progress report. That said, there are different goal-tracking options to consider. For instance, SMART Goals break big projects down into manageable milestones. OKRs turn all your projects into key results for company-wide objectives. This is great for organisational alignment and large-scale collaboration.
Performance reviews and continuous feedback
It's true that performance reviews have popularity issues. But that's largely a problem with how they've been implemented. When supported by regular, ongoing feedback, performance conversations are great for managing employee performance.
So, any decent performance management tool needs a system for performance reviews. That way, you have easy documentation, and can automate a lot of the prep work on both sides. Continuous feedback also allows you to monitor engagement in real-time. And that's essential, both for understanding employee sentiment and offering critical feedback.
Talent management
Having a highly engaged, constantly productive employee is wonderful. But staff often have higher expectations of their employers as a result. That means employee recognition, career growth, and regular, ongoing managerial feedback. These are essential to keep your top talent around.
Employee development
Performance management isn't just about making sure people are working hard while they're on the clock. It's about what managers and HR can do to develop them as employees. And career growth doesn't always come in the form of a promotion. Often, career development takes the form of things like upskilling, secondments and mentorships.
Try Weekly10 today to see how a regular Weekly10 check-in can support your people’s engagement and performance at www.weekly10.com/mls
