These past few months have been labeled the “summer of the great resignation,” with many lawyers seeking out new positions or being lured to new firms or corporate legal departments amid ongoing salary wars, increased bonuses and alluring benefits packages. With this turmoil in the labor market and so many people walking out the door, law firms and corporations must increase their productivity and revenue while capturing their departing employees’ knowledge and best practices.

By taking several steps, organizations can retain institutional knowledge, capture the best employee workflows and improve new employee onboarding before their own attorneys and staff take part in the Great Resignation.

The Power Balance Shifts