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Embrace remote working

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John Espley, LEAP UK [1] CEO writes about the rise of remote working and the long-term benefits it can bring to a law firm.

The culture of remote working is fast becoming the norm for most companies. There are occasions when remote working is a necessity, for example when there are travel problems, bad weather, flooding, power outages, health issues or office closures.

During times of disruption, it is essential that your practice and staff are able to continue working as normally as possible. By ensuring your practice is able to function when people are working remotely, you will help protect your business from external threats.

Forward thinking practices are implementing remote working policies to ensure business continuity and productivity – empowering employees to continue performing business-critical operations remotely and managing business as usual. Implementing the correct technology is one factor that is playing a vital part in helping to facilitate this move to working from home.

Cloud technology is by no means new and has become a game changer in that people can be just as productive at home as in the office. Cloud-based practice management software enables a legal professional to work anywhere and anytime and from any connected device.

A practice needs legal software that:

Remote working is not just about a contingency if people can’t physically be in an office. It’s the burgeoning trend of making staff more able to perform their roles without the shackles of a daily commute, enabling them to work from outside the office and giving them flexibility which can mean your team is more fulfilled and motivated.

The next generation of lawyers demand this use of remote and mobile technology and won’t consider working for a firm that does not have a laptop and mobile dominated technology structure with remote working as part of the practice culture.

Here are some “dos” and “don’ts” about remote working:

Do:

Don’t:

Developing a remote strategy for your practice makes it easier for legal professionals to collaborate without being limited to their office desks. Remote working makes it irrelevant where work is done and gives added flexibility, be it office, home, on the move or at court.