overwork

May 14, 2024

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.

Jan 3, 2024

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.

Jun 15, 2023

Second WFA global census shows no improvement on inclusion

Follow-up to 2021 survey indicates lack of progress despite increased awareness of issues.

Sep 22, 2022

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.

Jun 6, 2022

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.

Mar 14, 2022

'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.