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When the world has changed, why would the office stay the same? It can’t. That is why workplace experience (WPX™) has become a business priority across legal, advisory, and corporate verticals.  To change the meaning of the office. To make the office a destination. To help businesses attract and retain talent with a workplace experience that is better than work-from-home. Forrest Solutions is proud to be the market leader in delivering onsite, outsourced workplace experience (WPX™). WPX has been core to what we do for nearly 50 years. Our WPX-trained recruitment engine is the largest and most experienced in the industry. We developed a world class, training, and certification program for Forrest Solutions WPX™ and provide an unrivalled, real-time Net-Promoter Score dashboard delivering instant performance insight to clients. Check out our latest video about our market-leading offering, WPX, below. #WPX #WorkplaceExperience #LawFirms #CPA #Bank #Finance #Legal #Corporate #Advisory #ReturnToOffice #WorkFromHome #TransformTheOffice #ForrestSolutions

Thank you to our friends at Maptician for inviting Vice President of Workplace Experience, Petra Parros, MBA to join them on their latest Workplace Wavelength Podcast Series! In the latest episode, "Workplace Experience as a Workplace Strategy in 2024 and Beyond," Petra and Maptician Chief Operating Officer, AshLea Allberry, discuss how workplace experience has evolved into a pivotal strategic focus for organizations, especially in professional services and law firms. Petra shares her expertise managing workplace experience across Am Law 200 firms, Fortune 500 companies, and members of the Big 4 to emphasize the importance of fostering a conducive office culture and leveraging technology and data for optimal workspace utilization. 🔊 Listen to the full episode to hear the full conversation between Petra and AshLea: https://lnkd.in/eTTqNfX3 #WorkplaceExperience #Podcast #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceStrategy #OfficeCulture

Reputational damage from a data breach can be devastating for your firm. Breached firms report losing up to 33% of their clientele--the financial losses are high as well. IBM reported in its 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report that the worldwide average cost of a data breach was $183 per record, up from $165 in 2022. It’s time for firms to create a robust information governance program that manages their data and helps mitigate risk — both financial and operational. Forrest Solutions’ Legal experts employ a variety of industry leading quality control processes, technologies, and methodologies that ensure a thorough and precise review process every time. Our team of industry experts and dedicated Cyber Incident Response (CIR) team hold over 20 years of experience managing complex CIR matters. That, along with our new strategic partnerships, provides industry-leading, cutting edge technology solutions that create winning solutions for your next matter. Learn more about our Legal Services here: https://lnkd.in/g83R8KGv #ForrestSolutions #LegalServices #InformationGovernance #IG #CIR

🎇 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Forrest Solutions! Today, we celebrate the spirit of independence and the values that unite us as a nation. Wishing everyone a safe and memorable day with colleagues, friends, and family!  #IndependenceDay #USA #Celebrate

This July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the contributions, achievements, and diversity of people with disabilities. It's a month where we celebrate their unique abilities, challenge stigma, and promote inclusivity in all aspects of society. As we celebrate Disability Pride Month, it's important to remember that disability pride is not about ignoring the challenges that individuals face. It's about celebrating resilience, strength, and the rich diversity within the disability community. It's about advocating for accessibility, equality, and justice so that every person, regardless of ability, can live a life of dignity and fulfillment. Check out our latest blog and learn more about Disability Pride Month, its history, and how we all can celebrate: https://lnkd.in/eY24PpC4 #DisabilityPrideMonth #Pride #DEI #ForrestSolutions

🌈 Happy International Pride Day! Today, we join the global community in honoring International Pride Day, a moment to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. We proudly stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ colleagues, clients, family, and friends, fostering an environment that celebrates diversity, equality, and inclusion every day.   Pride is about more than just a rainbow flag. This day holds special significance as we reaffirm our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves.   Please join us in celebrating International Pride Day by embracing diversity, amplifying LGBTQ+ voices, and standing up for a world where love, acceptance, and equality prevail.   #PrideDay #PrideMonth #DiversityandInclusion #LGBTQ+ #Equality #Love #ForrestSolutions #InternationalPrideDay

The reputation of top organizations no longer rests on just the quality of their services and products. The dynamics within an organization’s walls speaks volumes of their identity, mission, and culture.   Organizations are facing the challenge of transforming their workplaces into more than just traditional office spaces where employees are expected to convene. Top talent wants to see a connection between the service provided to clients and the internal service provided to an organization’s employees.   To ensure the most buy-in from the professional, organizations must go the extra yard to shape a culture and brand identity so that it aligns with current talent and attracts the industry’s top talent — but how?   In her latest article, “Beyond Office Walls: How Workplace Dynamics Shape Firm Brand Identity and Culture,” Vice President of Workplace Experience, Petra Parros, MBA, discusses how the internal dynamics of the workplace are a direct conduit to an organization’s external identity. As such, leadership – from the top down- must be intentional and meticulous with each decision in order to turn the office walls into a canvas that reflects a unique brand and culture.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e6jcSvtW #WPX #WorkplaceExperience #OfficeCulture #Operations #ForrestSolutions

We are thrilled to announce the results of our Legal Industry Survey: The Rise of Workplace Experience! In Q1 2024, Forrest Solutions Legal hosted C-Suite professionals in operations and real estate across the Am Law 200 for an annual advisory board meeting and took the opportunity to poll the group on return-to-office and the evolving role of workplace experience.     This year, we expanded the Survey’s purview to track the rise of workplace experience.  What we found was that respondents were unanimous that amenitizing their workplaces was paramount, and the majority of these firms (57%) included implementation of workplace experience as one of these strategies.    Of firms that have implemented workplace experience, firms were split 50 /50 on how to implement workplace experience, either in sourced or outsourced, but agree that workplace experience improves office culture, attracts talent, and differentiates their brands.    Read what the survey revealed in the executive report here: https://lnkd.in/ge3ch6Hn #Legal #LegalIndustry #WPX #WorkplaceExperience #Survey #ForrestSolutions #LawFirms

Check out Vice President of Administrative Support and Document Production, Tim Haught’s latest article in Law.com, “How Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Onsite Support Services Back to the Office.” The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the industry in many ways, pushing law firms to rapidly adopt remote work solutions, digital transformation, and cost cutting measures. As a result, the trend of bringing support services back onsite for law firms continues to gain momentum as a strategic response to evolving needs. Firm leaders are prioritizing higher office attendance as a measure of future success — but with in-office utilization staggering around 50%, firms have re-evaluated current operation strategies to increase headcount while reducing rising real estate costs. Read Tim’s full article here: https://lnkd.in/eRhQf6Sg #AdministrativeSupport #OnsiteOutsourcing #Outsourcing #Legal #LawFirms #ForrestSolutions #ALM #Law

Happy Juneteenth! Today, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone in our nation's history. Juneteenth, observed on the 19th of June, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Its history is rich with significance, reflecting both the jubilation of newfound liberty and the ongoing struggle for equality. Juneteenth traces its origins to Galveston, Texas, in 1865, when Union General, Gordon Granger arrived to proclaim freedom for all enslaved people in the state. This announcement, which came over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, marked a pivotal moment in American history. It symbolized the belated, yet joyous liberation of those who had endured years of oppression and injustice. In our latest blog, “Celebrating Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom and Heritage,” we look at the history of Juneteenth, why this holiday holds such significance, and how today — much like every day — can be used to continue the conversation and fight toward total racial equality in the United States.   Read the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/eE7mQkFN Join us in commemorating Juneteenth as a day of unity, empowerment, and reflection. #Juneteenth #BlackLivesMatter #BlackHistory #JuneteenthCelebration #Freedom #Culture #Justice #Celebrate #ForrestSolutions