Lane Neave’s commitment to putting people at the very heart of the firm has earned it recognition at the Australasian 5-Star Employers of Choice 2025 Awards.
Physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing of staff is paramount at the firm, with numerous programmes and activities contributing to its award-winning environment.
Lane Neave’s business strategy includes a clear focus on building a positive team culture that ensures staff genuinely enjoy working at the firm, says People & Capability Manager Yvette Hooper.
“One of the ways we keep our finger on the pulse in terms of how our people are feeling are regular surveys that provide us with candid feedback. This gives our senior leaders a strong understanding of general staff engagement and enables them to drill down into the key drivers of engagement that need more focus.”
Lane Neave’s approach to reward and recognition, professional development, career progression and work-life balance are all part of a commitment to being a great place to work.
“At Lane Neave, social events, Corporate Social Responsibility and wellness benefits and activities are not just programmes – they are core elements of our culture because we recognise the critical role they play in creating a positive and productive workplace.
“We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive both personally and professionally.”
In terms of gender equality, Lane Neave consciously supports the development of women in the legal profession and provides work-life-balance programmes to enable parents to pursue legal careers and juggle commitments.
The overall numbers speak for themselves, with the December 2024 all staff survey providing the following statistics:
- 98% agree that Lane Neave is a great place to work.
- 88% feel like they belong at Lane Neave.
- 93% feel respected at Lane Neave.
