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Media firm Simons Muirhead Burton sponsor steering group of 16 creative industry stars  Two former members appointed to Creative Access board  Creative Access is proud to announce the members of its 2023 – 24 Steering Group. The training programme for future charity trustees once again brings together a group of 16 individuals from the Creative […]

A job advert is the first touch point between a prospective candidate and a future employee and therefore a critical window into how inclusive your organisation may be. One study has found that the average jobseeker spends 49.7 seconds reviewing a job advert before deciding it’s not a fit for them. Job adverts can perpetuate […]

Whether intentional or not, accent bias is alive and well in the UK. Creative Access’ upcoming research in partnership with PR agency Fleishman Hillard found that over three quarters (77%) of people working in creative industries have felt they had to change their accents in the workplace. Meanwhile 89% believed that others had made subconscious […]

Can you imagine what it feels like to direct, produce and edit your first hour of TV? Well, that was the reality for Creative Access alumni Salomè-Dior Williams who was handpicked by ITV to be one of a handful of producer directors in their successful Fresh Cuts series. Salomè’s episode examines Black British fashion trailblazers, […]

Last night, we entered the Publicis Poke offices in Television Centre for a masterclass on all things advertising. Publicis Poke is a 160-person strong ad agency that has worked on campaigns for the likes of Google, Renault and Morrisons.   Our panel included:  Our community were welcomed by Creative Access alumni Prianka, introducing us to Kate […]

Creative Access’ recent research into expectations around ‘what to wear’ in the workplace has been featured across 22 of Reach Plc’s titles. The coverage explained job seekers found vague terms like ‘smart casual’ confusing and almost two-thirds of employees would welcome a clearer dress code.

For many women, the menopause can be a taboo subject leading to isolation, silence and stigma surrounding what is an important life stage. Far too many feel unsupported at work and are burdened by feelings of shame, or even guilt, when raising their menopause and perimenopause symptoms with managers and colleagues. As a team at Creative Access, we believe that even a small amount of awareness and education could have widespread impact on staff retention, welfare and engagement and, therefore, should be on everyone’s agenda.

Overview  While Publishing Association data from 2022 reports an increase in diversity, the industry still remains tough to get into for those from underrepresented groups. Only 17% of those working in the industry are from ethnically diverse backgrounds and two-thirds (66%) are from privileged backgrounds.  Approach  Research shows that people from underrepresented backgrounds who advance […]

The next stop on many Creative Access community members’ career journey last week was Coronation Street, as we hosted our creative industries showcase event at ITV Studios in Salford, just above the television set experience!  We partnered up with ITV Academy to tap into Greater Manchester’s thriving creative community and heard from a panel of […]

D&I consultancy Creative Access launch  training programme for under-represented freelance talent supported by law firm Lee & Thompson Data from leading D&I consultancy Creative Access highlights that freelancers want training and reasonable adjustments to thrive in their careers. 78% of freelancers surveyed said professional training was one of the most important areas employers & industry bodies can support them. What […]