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Three in four UK creative jobs in 18 months went to insiders, fueling inequality and prompting calls for fairer hiring.
A new report by the Bectu union reveals that three in four jobs in the UK’s creative industries over the past 18 months were obtained through personal connections rather than public recruitment.
Surveying 5,500 workers in film, TV, theatre, fashion, and related fields, the study highlights a persistent reliance on informal networks, making it difficult for talented individuals—especially those from marginalized backgrounds—to enter or advance.
Union leaders warn this closed hiring culture perpetuates inequality, limits diversity, and undermines fair access, calling for systemic reforms to ensure more transparent and inclusive recruitment practices.
Tres de cada cuatro puestos de trabajo creativos en el Reino Unido en 18 meses fueron para personas de dentro, alimentando la desigualdad y provocando llamados a una contratación más justa.