Why do some associates choose to stay while other leave? The NALP Foundation’s new Stay Study details the key factors driving associates’ decisions to remain at their firms, providing critical insights for firms on associates’ relative and empiric valuation of: 
 
Work Allocation/Workflow Management
Compensation (salary/bonus/other)
Benefits (medical, dental, mental health support)
Firm Policies (billable hours/credit, leave)
Hybrid Work Policies
Professional Development
Career Path
Mentoring (formal and informal)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Pro Bono/Community Involvement
Firm Culture/Social Ties
Market Perception of Firm
Location
Practice Area Alignment with Personal Interest
Work/Life Balance
 
With both empiric data and narrative responses, the Stay Study provides unique insights into the factors that actually influence talent retention, not only in aggregate, but also as segmented by firm