work life balance

Mar 24, 2022

Resetting the pitch process and bringing the soul back to adland

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.

May 14, 2021

Adlanders work long hours because clients don't pay their agencies enough

The D&AD chairman places the blame for adland's long-hours culture at the door of marketers.

May 12, 2021

10 things agencies can do to end long hours

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.

Sep 20, 2019

Is flexible working in adland just a pipe dream?

Can flexible working ever work in an industry historically beset by presenteeism?

Dec 18, 2018

Calling time on our long-hours culture

A culture that burns out employees is never good for business.

Nov 13, 2018

Seeking pastures new? All you need to know about moving client-side

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.