Describes a process in which the largest law firms in the world have developed a unique framework for human resource management. In 2004, John Conroy is going to take over as leader of Baker & McKenzie, the largest law firm in the world for employees, with offices in 38 different countries. Facing intensify the war for talent and the associated retention problems in some offices, Conroy at the sources to develop a framework to guide the recruitment, development and retention of staff. As he prepares to enter its part at the annual meeting of the company, however, it faces many questions about its implementation. Single structure can effectively apply for lawyers in different regions and cultures? If the foundation properly defined attributes necessary for success in the Baker & McKenzie? As if hundreds of partner companies react? Offers industry-and firm-content necessary for students to explore these and other questions. "Hide
by Boris Groysberg, Elliot Sherman Source: Harvard Business School 27 pages. Publication Date: August 6, 2007. Prod. #: 408008-PDF-ENG
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