Research reveals that many marketers are struggling to strike a productive work-life balance, with some failing to detach themselves from their job while on holiday.
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A quarter of marketers are ‘stressed all the time’
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Why hasn’t adland tackled its long-hours culture?
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Despite ongoing discussions about work-life balance, the industry remains caught in a cycle of late nights, last-minute deadlines, and climbing pressures. Adland weighs in on the persistent challenges and potential solutions.
Burnout in adland: What can you do to help?
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With over 15 years in the ad industry, Annabelle Black exposes the silent epidemic of burnout and calls for an urgent shift in how it's addressed—urging both employees and leaders to take action before it's too late.
Raft of agencies sign up to IPA mental-health pledge for employees
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Sixty-seven agencies have signed up to the People First Promise, revealed to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week.
Resetting the pitch process and bringing the soul back to adland
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On their second lockdown anniversary, MullenLowe Group UK’s Lucy Taylor explains how the pandemic has presented a much-needed opportunity to reset the pitch process and bring some soul back to the industry.
Adlanders work long hours because clients don't pay their agencies enough
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The D&AD chairman places the blame for adland's long-hours culture at the door of marketers.
10 things agencies can do to end long hours
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The long hours culture is created by things that are both in and out of an agency’s control. Here are some suggestions of what they can change.
Is flexible working in adland just a pipe dream?
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Can flexible working ever work in an industry historically beset by presenteeism?
Calling time on our long-hours culture
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A culture that burns out employees is never good for business.
Seeking pastures new? All you need to know about moving client-side
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Brand roles are often fêted as the ideal escape from the long hours, low pay and minimal influence that agency life can involve. But moving can be hard—and new roles are not always what they're cracked up to be.
Why part-time works, even for the most senior global roles
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FCB's Fred Levron discusses the life-changing power of time off
Are work perks working?
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As more marcomms companies emulate startups by introducing unique and interesting work “perks” for their Asian employees, we look at which perks offer staff real benefits.