More may be better than less. To begin with, it is difficult to keep management information confidential in a law firm. Additionally people naturally tend to be less curious about information that is available than about confidential information. People want to be part of the team and want to feel involved. Open communication promotes this feeling.
Quality of life is a hot topic today.
More and more professionals in high-stress environments are looking for alternatives that allow them to earn less and enjoy more time off. This trend comes at a time in the legal profession when lawyers are working harder than ever, and partners are working harder than associates. A group forming a firm must discuss just how hard the lawyers are willing to work to build the firm. If some are willing to work 2500 hours a year, but others are willing to work only 1600 hours, problems may develop before you begin. You can't do without it.