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Balanced life workplace Williams also notes that job candidates today are looking for more than just a particular salary. Legal professionals are looking for job security, meaningful work, more responsibility, better training and opportunities for growth among the more traditional benefits often mentioned such as raises, bonuses and personal time away from work. She says that flexible hours are a big incentive for employees. “At Lawyers Mutual, we offer a summer work schedule where we increase our work hours during other days in order to take off Mondays or Fridays during the summer months. We also offer our employees flexible work schedules. Our employees work a range of hours from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. This flexibility allows employees to spend more quality hours with their families, avoid traveling to and from work during peak traffic hours, and better concentrate at work knowing their work schedule allows them to meet their personal obligations.” In October, Lawyers Mutual was the recipient of the NC Association of Women Attorneys’ Balanced Life Workplace Award. The Balanced Life Workplace Award is given to an employer that has distinguished itself by establishing policies and practices that assist lawyers in achieving balance between their work and personal lives. Claims attorney Laura Loyek nominated Lawyers Mutual for this award. In her nomination, Loyek specifically addressed Lawyers Mutual’s flexible work schedule. Employers who look to retain their best talent need to think about creative ways to provide employee benefits while best serving their clients. Camille Stell is the vice president of client services for Lawyers Mutual. Continue this conversation by contacting her at [email protected]. 12