Linguistic stereotyping – it’s a thing.

In preparing for my workshop on age bias at the Women in Law Summit, I have been looking at the various ways in which unconscious bias affects recruitment, retention and career progression, particularly for women, LGBT+, BAME and people with disabilities.

Is lack of flexible working a barrier for women in the legal industry?

When it comes to flexible working, some industries have moved quicker than others. Whilst the legal industry is making strides in the right direction, it has been a relatively late adopter.