Is ‘Great Resignation’ coming for Aotearoa’s creative sector?

Should the creative industries be worried about a mass exodus after COVID? The Big Idea explores the situation in NZ.

8 Nov 2021 10:11

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If you want a career that is about financial fulfillment, there are plenty higher on the list than the arts.

The international phenomenon dubbed ‘The Great Resignation’ has gone from anecdotal to mainstream headlines in the past few months.

One global survey suggests 41% of all workers are considering leaving their employer in the next year.

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The Big Idea | Te Aria Nui is New Zealand’s online hub for creative people. Our aim is to support talented, innovative individuals and organisations, back the creative industries and advocate for creativity as an essential ingredient in the cultural and economic wealth of New Zealand. The Big Idea provides resources for the whole creative sector, including those seeking to turn their ‘big ideas’ into viable projects, careers and businesses. We are the go-to destination for work opportunities, event listings, arts stories and creative inspiration. The Big Idea is a not-for-profit trust started in 2001 and is New Zealand’s longest running creative sector website.