Navigating the Challenges of Caregiving and Professional Life

Recently, I had to return to the Philippines, where my family resides, to assist in caring for my elderly grandmother and my father, who has been facing deteriorating health issues. I am the eldest of two siblings and, despite living in Hong Kong, I take on the role of caregiver whenever possible. This new responsibility has given me a deeper understanding of the daily challenges my family members face in my absence. Despite the difficulties, it has been a privilege to support them, though it has also made me reflect on how we need improved support systems for the elderly.

A flexible work arrangement has been crucial for me in this time of need, thanks to our agency, Star Anise Legal. In the past, balancing work and caregiving often left me questioning if I was dedicating enough time to my clients, candidates, colleagues, and family alike. But this experience has made me appreciate even more how a supportive employer can go a long way to help redress those perceived conflicts to enable staff to achieve both goals.  

It has made me appreciate even more why our alternative legal services platform, Yuzu ASLP, is becoming of greater interest to both organisations and job seekers alike. In terms of working practices, Yuzu ALSP strives to amplify the message across the wider market that we don’t necessarily have to work in this rigid construct. With our database of 25,000 candidates in the legal and related professions across Asia and our combined decades of recruitment experiences, our team at Yuzu ALSP can help organisations and legal teams achieve their business goals whilst giving talented lawyers and other professionals greater flexibility and choice in their careers. 

Yuzu ALSP is emerging as a key support and true alternative option in an otherwise slow-moving jobs market, offering innovative and cost-effective talent resource and operational solutions for businesses, law firms, partners and GCs across Asia, and regardless of where the prime decision-makers are located. This flexibility also benefits lawyers and other professionals, enabling them to balance work and personal commitments. 

Yuzu operates on a principle of understanding client and candidate needs and providing tailored support. They offer services such as sourcing, selecting, administering payroll, and managing professionals as contractors. Yuzu also provides a subscription service for businesses to access legal expertise on an ad hoc basis. For example, organizations often find themselves needing some senior legal counsel, a trusted advisor who knows their business and industry intimately. Yuzu offers Fractional GCs, allowing businesses to benefit from experienced lawyers’ knowledge without the full-time expense. 

If you are a skilled professional looking to join our elite team, we encourage you to reach out.

Additionally, with the comprehensive support of the Star Anise group, Star Anise Legal remains dedicated to assisting businesses in hiring permanent legal, compliance, and legal support staff.
 

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