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No boundaries means burnout

The rate of burnout has doubled since last year's report. The dawn of flexible work has lead to a blurring of work life and home life.

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Demanding work cultures mean that dinner plans are moved and doctor’s appointments are delayed in the name of delivering work. What's going to give?

  • 75%

    75% of global creatives we spoke to admit to having experienced burnout at some point during their careers.

  • 1/10

    1 in 10 agency creatives have been told they’re replaceable at work.

  • Compared to the 2021 Ideas Report, the rate of burnout within the creative sector has doubled.

Of those we spoke to in Europe, 65% claim they’ve been close to—or experienced—burnout in the past year. This is still lower than the global average of 75%.

Something to consider

Source: WeTransfer Ideas Report
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Words of wisdom

The pros of working in a globalized context are directly tied to its cons. It’s wonderful to work with a range of clients around the world until you are asked to join a 4 am zoom call.

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