Wellbeing at work: from Gen Z expectations to early‑career lessons – with LawCare #Episode 47
The LawCareers.Net PodcastShow Notes
LawCareers.Net’s Ellie Nicholl (she/her) talks to LawCare CEO Elizabeth Rimmer about what wellbeing at work really looks like in the legal profession. The conversation covers long-hours culture, billable hours pressure, Gen Z expectations and where early-career lawyers can find meaningful support.
Explore the topic further:
- Work‑life balance in the legal profession: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/13052025-Worklife-balance-in-the-legal-profession-mental-health-under-the-micro - What we can learn from Gen Z: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/What-can-we-learn-from-Gen-Z-to-improve-working-culture-in-law - LawCare: https://www.lawcare.org.uk
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