by Lisa Vooys | May 13, 2026 | Employers
Recently, after sending a candidate profile to a law firm for an associate level attorney, I received the following response: “We are unable to work with agencies for the placement of candidates without a significant portable book of business.” Although somewhat rare...
by Lisa Vooys | Apr 8, 2026 | Employers
From a recruiter’s vantage point, few hiring patterns are as consistently counterproductive as the search for a “perfect” candidate. While the instinct is understandable—minimize risk, maximize fit—the practical effect is often the opposite. Roles remain open longer...
by Lisa Vooys | Apr 3, 2026 | Applicants, Employers
The COVID-19 pandemic did more than disrupt workplaces. It fundamentally reshaped how work is performed, how careers evolve, and how employers evaluate talent. What began as a forced experiment in remote work quickly became a broader recalibration of priorities for...
by Lisa Vooys | Feb 19, 2026 | Employers
𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙜𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩: candidates they perceive to relatively close to retirement. Misconceptions about adaptability, learning agility, or career ambition often overshadow the substantial value these...
by Lisa Vooys | Sep 8, 2023 | Employers
Promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal workplace is not only a moral imperative but also a business necessity. A diverse and inclusive law firm is better equipped to understand and serve a diverse client base, foster innovation, and attract top talent. Here...
