100 Ways for Brilliant Creative Minds
Social & Local 2019 Social Purpose Campaign Launch - Mental Health in the Workplace
If our industry agrees on one thing, it’s the value of creative talent. Because it can’t be automated, can’t be commoditised. It’s a people thing. But creative people can make choices about where they want to work. And our industry has a problem
From our lived experience, in-depth reports into mental health like the Stevenson-Farmer review, and initiatives like Mental Health First Aiders, we know there is a problem with mental wellbeing in work. We also know from in-depth surveys that this is amplified in the creative industries sector. A recent poll across advertising agencies revealed that:
As recently as 2017, 63% of advertising and media agency staff said they’ve considered leaving the industry at some point due to work negatively impacting their wellbeing
So, we’re reaching out to agency leaders to eradicate unhealthy working practices in the advertising, PR and media industry. Focusing on our employees’ emotional wellbeing to protect our industry’s Brilliant Creative Minds.
If you're a leader and want to join in then let us know.
Read more at: https://www.socialandlocal.co.uk/our-investment-projects/what-we-invest-in/
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5 年Great initiative Steph - CIPR survey in this month’s Influence says a shocking 23% of PR pros have taken sick leave because of mental health issues. For small agencies like ours I think the biggest challenge is maintaining balance & well being as we scale.
Having worked in the advertising industry I have experienced first hand the huge workloads, long hours and constant deadlines which have sadly removed much of the time for being creative and socialising with colleagues to get the job done in the best spirit from working in this sector.
Communications & Brand Consultant MMBA in Brand Management
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