Retention & Engagement Fix for Media & Creative Firms
Built for agencies, production companies, and creative studios facing talent retention pressure.
67% of media workers say their employer does not adequately support their mental health, and 58% report feeling burned out at least once a month.
Ofcom's 2024 Media Nations Report
The Challenge
Media and creative firms face:
Project-based work creates burnout
Client demands leave little room for team investment
Freelance culture makes permanent retention harder
Competitive talent market for top creatives
The Challenge
Losing a senior creative or account director costs £60,000–£120,000 when you factor in:
Recruitment and onboarding costs
Client relationship risk
Lost billable hours and project delays
Team morale impact
The Solution
Our 5-day Retention & Performance Diagnostic gives you:
Quantified attrition cost specific to your agency
Sentiment analysis by role and client team
Action roadmap with quick wins and long-term plays
You can't rely on passion alone.
You need to create an environment where people can do great work - and actually want to stay.
Example Outcome:
A 80-person media agency improved engagement scores by 34% and cut time-to-hire by 40% after implementing our quick-win recommendations.
Ready to Transform Your Employee Experience?
The media industry is changing fast. The organisations that survive and thrive are the ones that create environments where journalists, producers, and creatives can do their best work - and actually want to stay.
FAQs
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Confidential interviews, anonymous surveys, and psychological safety in workshops. We're independent - people trust us because we're not "management" or HR.
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That's common in media. We help both sides understand each other's needs and find compromise. Sustainable change requires buy-in from everyone.
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No. We prioritise quick wins (high impact, low cost) and strategic initiatives (longer-term investments). You control the pace and implementation.
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You own the roadmap and can implement it internally. We're available for ad-hoc support if needed, but there's no ongoing retainer or dependency.
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Absolutely. We include freelancers and contractors in our discovery and co-creation process - they're often the most honest about what's broken.
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We sign NDAs and operate with full confidentiality. Our focus is on employee experience and culture, not editorial content or commercial strategy.