Mental Health in the Workplace
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.