Grant Thornton UK's Maddie Wollerton Blanks, VCCP's Kenny Dada, Havas London's Xavier Rees and Meta's Natalie Trye examine how we can widen the mix and encourage those from lower socio-economic and alternative educational backgrounds to join our industry.
Are we still an industry brimming with graduates and privately educated people? How can we widen the mix and encourage those from lower socio-economic and alternative educational backgrounds to join our industry. In 2022, calls to Nabs' Advice Line increased by 35% year on year, with the rising cost-of-living crisis, worries about the geopolitical climate, the job market and increasing stress and conflict at work, all contributing factors. Hear about tangible initiatives agencies and businesses are running to support their talent during this difficult time.