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Being able to easily view employee information or access L&D resources helps staff feel more in control and in the loop.

The best legal HR software will include features like a secure online self-service portal. This provides staff with instant access to important information and allows them to easily manage tasks like checking leave, tracking absence, and downloading payslips.

IRIS Cascade includes a secure online self-service HR, recruitment, and payroll portal. It’s also an example of cloud-based legal HR software, meaning staff can access their portal from anywhere with an internet connection.

This user-friendly platform fosters a positive workplace culture by keeping everyone involved, in the loop, and in control.

To stay competitive and retain top talent, law firms must adapt to flexible working arrangements. And while implementing remote or flexible work can be challenging, it’s achievable with the right tools and support.

Cloud-based legal HR software like Staffology by IRIS or law firm accounting software like IRIS Elements can be accessed by staff via a web browser, from anywhere with an internet connection. This flexibility makes it easier for firms to facilitate remote working for HR, payroll and accounting teams.

Cloud-based HR software for solicitors also allows you to streamline employee data management, so remote working needn’t impact productivity. Solutions like Staffology HR by IRIS help you maintain cohesive records, making it easier to track and manage who’s working, where, and when.

Absolutely – the right legal HR software or outsourcing services can help you enhance employee well-being in several ways:

• HR and recruitment software like IRIS Cascade facilitates clearer communication, ensuring staff can easily access updates, policies, and resources at any time.
• By automating repetitive HR tasks or outsourcing to IRIS Payroll Services, your team can focus more on employee wellbeing initiatives.
• HR platforms like Staffology HR offer tools that provide employees with access to mental health resources, wellness programs, and flexible work arrangements.
• Alongside providing support and improving processes, the best HR and recruitment software for law firms equips you with sophisticated HR analytics.

This kind of data can provide valuable insights into employee engagement and well-being (e.g. absenteeism trends), helping you tailor strategies to improve workplace morale.

Even if you specialise in employment law, navigating its complexities within your own organisation can be a handful – especially when you’d rather focus on your caseload.

By relying on solutions like Staffology HR or IRIS HR Consulting, you can easily take care of employment complexities like:

• Ensuring your firm complies with key regulations like the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Code of Conduct.
• Streamlining staff training to maintain security accreditations like ISO 27001 and demonstrate your firm’s dedication to data protection.
• Kkeeping employee records precise and up-to-date and facilitating secure e-signature processes.

It can be a tricky time when a member of staff decides to leave, but it also represents a great opportunity to gather data.

Why is the person leaving? Have they been tempted away by a rival firm? Have they made full use of resources during their tenure?

To capture this data, you can use legal HR software and legal recruitment software like IRIS Cascade to automate exit surveys, or task IRIS HR Consulting to liaise with departing staff.

These surveys offer employees a comfortable way to share feedback – and provide you with the insights you need to improve the work environment.