Overworked in the agency world
Japanese authorities raided Dentsu offices following a court ruling that found workplace pressure partly responsible for the suicide of an employee. The company eventually faced trial, was formally held responsible and paid a nominal fine. This archive covers the situation and reactions by Dentsu, as well as the broader workplace-culture issue of whether advertising companies work young people too hard.
Oreo urges Chinese consumers to ‘stay playful’
In a nation known for over-work, over-studying and pressures to achieve, Oreo seeks to bring back China’s 5,000-year-old culture of play with its new ‘Art of ‘Play’ brand platform in collaboration with Publicis.
Three New Year's resolutions for agencies and clients in the pitch room
From more alignment on pitches to exploring new business models, agency CEOs and marketing leaders share their resolutions for a better working relationship.
Second WFA global census shows no improvement on inclusion
Follow-up to 2021 survey indicates lack of progress despite increased awareness of issues.
Half of marcomms pros suffered severe stress, anxiety or burnout last year: UK study
New research has found that half of people working in marketing and comms reported experiencing severe stress, anxiety or burnout on several occasions over the past 12 months.
Slow the fuck down
The pandemic has made everyone in adland busier than ever. After a near-death experience, Emma Harris says it is time to acknowledge that work should only be one part of our rich lives.
'996' debates continue, but overwork prevails in China internet companies
A year after the death of a Pinduoduo staff member led to calls for change, some company rules about overtime have changed, but the broader culture of overwork remains stubbornly in place.
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