The creative industries have evolved over the past two decades, with significant changes in the treatment of interns and junior employees. Previously dominated by long hours and unpaid internships, the industry is now witnessing a shift towards fairer practices due in part to legal protections and social media scrutiny. Conversations with agency leaders and former interns reveal that while some areas still maintain power imbalances, many major agencies are moving toward a more egalitarian approach to employment, prioritizing the well-being of their staff.
In the early 2000s, unpaid internships were the norm - it was your gateway to the industry that favoured those who could afford to work for free and for long hours.
Now, companies know that mistreatment of interns can become public quickly, damaging their reputation and even leading to legal consequences.
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