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We know from our interview with neuroscientist Geoff Bird that sleep is one of the keys to high performance. He discusses the effect on work and personal life that are guaranteed to disturb those lawyers who pride themselves on working […]
It happens every year – just as parents and children start to settle in to the summer holidays, the Back to School adverts start popping up, and the new autumn term is suddenly upon us. Perhaps you are one of […]
Returning to the office after a relaxing and recharging break (or just some time away from the daily grind) doesn’t have to mean you return automatically to how you were working previously. With some consideration and thought, here are some […]
Or the train, or gym. Wherever you’ve time spare to yourself, get your headphones on and dive into our top picks of educational delights, interviews, humour and the ultimate in fluffy indulgence if you have even a passing interest into […]
Would you let AI read your child a bedtime story? With time as a precious commodity, technology is helping us organise and automate many day-to-day tasks. But are we replacing and outsourcing too many of our ‘human’ activities? These are […]
As Father’s Day approaches, we look at the reasons why paternity leave is so important for our society, and how new dads can make the most of the time at home. In terms of statutory paternity leave, the UK still […]
How have you found working as a lawyer and parent? Juggling motherhood and a career is a constant challenge, feeling that I should work as if I have no children, yet be available for my children as if I have […]
“Like so many I desperately wanted to keep working, as that is a fundamental part of my identity” Tell us a little about yourself… I am a dual-qualified solicitor and US lawyer with over 15 years of experience practising commercial […]
I have been finding it difficult to switch off from work on days off in recent times, particularly due to a demanding client I currently work with. It’s taking its toll on my health and I really want to have […]
“I have come closer than ever to my ideal life-work balance and that’s thanks to Obelisk” What did you do before joining Obelisk? I was working for small businesses on an ad-hoc remote basis, mostly in connection with commercial law, […]