https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog Insights on workforce culture, safety and inclusion across film, TV and the creative industries. en-GB Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:53:33 GMT https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/the-conversation-following-the-baftas-regarding-john-davidson-highlights-exactly-why-the-film-i-swearwas-made https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/the-conversation-following-the-baftas-regarding-john-davidson-highlights-exactly-why-the-film-i-swearwas-made Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The film 'I Swear' serves as an educational window into John Davidson's life with Tourette syndrome, countering misunderstandings following BAFTA conversations. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/canada-isnt-just-financing-content-its-exporting-voice https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/canada-isnt-just-financing-content-its-exporting-voice Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Canada's screen sector functions as cultural infrastructure, exporting voice and values globally through sustainable production practices. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/christopher-nolan-speaks-out-about-netflix-amp-warner-bros-deal https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/christopher-nolan-speaks-out-about-netflix-amp-warner-bros-deal Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Nolan raises concerns about industry consolidation and its impact on creative infrastructure and job stability. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/irelands-tax-breaks-why-so-many-productions-are-quietly-rerouting-there https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/irelands-tax-breaks-why-so-many-productions-are-quietly-rerouting-there Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ireland is attracting major productions through its competitive Section 481 tax incentive, offering up to 32% credits with predictable policy through 2028. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/trumps-proposed-100-tariff-on-films-made-outside-the-us-sounds-worrying-but-how-feasible-is-it-really https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/trumps-proposed-100-tariff-on-films-made-outside-the-us-sounds-worrying-but-how-feasible-is-it-really Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trump's proposed 100% tariff on films made outside the US faces significant practical obstacles due to film being a digital service rather than a physical good. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/hard-truths-and-hidden-opportunities-if-you-work-in-film-tv-or-advertising-read-this https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/hard-truths-and-hidden-opportunities-if-you-work-in-film-tv-or-advertising-read-this Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Five critical patterns emerged across film, TV, and advertising sectors at FOCUS meet the makers, revealing systemic challenges in talent pipelines and industry cohesion. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/creative-uk-and-partners-at-the-south-west-creative-leaders-breakfast https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/creative-uk-and-partners-at-the-south-west-creative-leaders-breakfast Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Talent Trust attended the South West Creative Leaders Breakfast to discuss growth and sustainability of creative industries in the region. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/itv-news-released-a-report-featuring-allegations-of-behaviour-by-tv-chef-and-presenter-gino-dacampo-across-several-productions-over-the-years https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/itv-news-released-a-report-featuring-allegations-of-behaviour-by-tv-chef-and-presenter-gino-dacampo-across-several-productions-over-the-years Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Industry structures must prioritise psychological safety to prevent harmful behaviours from escalating unchecked in productions. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/haifaa-al-mansour-on-saudi-thriller-unidentified https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/haifaa-al-mansour-on-saudi-thriller-unidentified Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Saudi filmmaker Haifaa Al-Mansour's thriller explores how marginalised voices and unheard frustrations manifest in harmful ways. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/feedback-isnt-just-a-fix-it-tool-its-a-mirror-for-whats-working https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/feedback-isnt-just-a-fix-it-tool-its-a-mirror-for-whats-working Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Feedback reveals what is working well, enabling teams to amplify strengths through positive deviance rather than merely correcting weaknesses. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/if-the-journey-there-felt-unsafe-so-will-the-day-trust-is-built-from-the-very-first-mile https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/if-the-journey-there-felt-unsafe-so-will-the-day-trust-is-built-from-the-very-first-mile Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Psychological safety begins before crew arrives on set, starting with safe commute experiences that shape workplace culture. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/respect-is-not-a-feeling-its-a-system https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/respect-is-not-a-feeling-its-a-system Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Respect in the workplace is not about personality but rather a system of structure, clarity, and accountability. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/want-people-to-feel-valued-give-them-time-75-say-preparation-time-makes-them-feel-genuinely-respected https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/want-people-to-feel-valued-give-them-time-75-say-preparation-time-makes-them-feel-genuinely-respected Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Proper preparation time makes 75% of cast and crew feel genuinely valued and respected. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/why-good-intentions-arent-always-enough https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/why-good-intentions-arent-always-enough Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Good intentions and resources alone cannot create meaningful change without building trust through relational clarity. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/food-is-not-just-a-fuel-its-culture-when-caterings-off-morale-drops-fast https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/food-is-not-just-a-fuel-its-culture-when-caterings-off-morale-drops-fast Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Food significantly impacts workplace morale on film and advertising sets through culture, care, and energy. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/bullying-isnt-the-momentits-the-momentum-why-early-signals-matter-the-most-before-they-escalate https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/bullying-isnt-the-momentits-the-momentum-why-early-signals-matter-the-most-before-they-escalate Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Early warning signs of bullying accumulate gradually, and productions must address patterns before they escalate into serious incidents. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/late-scripts-happen-heres-how-to-prevent-them-from-derailing-an-entire-crew https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/late-scripts-happen-heres-how-to-prevent-them-from-derailing-an-entire-crew Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Late scripts create ripple effects across production timelines, but transparent communication and planned grace periods can mitigate crew impact. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/safety-compliance-real-safety-starts-when-people-feel-seen-not-just-briefed https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/safety-compliance-real-safety-starts-when-people-feel-seen-not-just-briefed Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Real safety culture requires psychological safety alongside compliance, not just procedural briefings. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/your-wellness-programmeisnt-working-if-common-mistakes-and-what-to-fix https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/your-wellness-programmeisnt-working-if-common-mistakes-and-what-to-fix Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Wellness programmes fail when they ignore fundamental needs like rest, nourishment, and genuine responsiveness to crew feedback. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/what-your-catering-says-about-your-production-culture-film-set-catering-isnt-just-food-its-a-signal-of-culture https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/what-your-catering-says-about-your-production-culture-film-set-catering-isnt-just-food-its-a-signal-of-culture Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Film set catering reflects production culture, with 61% of cast and crew saying better experience starts with meeting dietary needs. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/why-signing-the-contract-isnt-the-same-as-starting-the-job-especially-in-film-amp-tv https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/why-signing-the-contract-isnt-the-same-as-starting-the-job-especially-in-film-amp-tv Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Signing the contract is not the same as onboarding, when cast and crew start unprepared, trust, productivity, and safety all suffer. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/bullying-isnt-the-blow-up-its-the-buildup https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/bullying-isnt-the-blow-up-its-the-buildup Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Bullying emerges through patterns of small, unaddressed incidents rather than single dramatic events. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/safety-starts-before-set-you-cant-fix-safety-if-youre-only-looking-on-set https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/safety-starts-before-set-you-cant-fix-safety-if-youre-only-looking-on-set Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Safety concerns begin before crew arrive on set, with commute anxiety and fatigue creating lasting vulnerability. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/crisis-doesnt-break-culture-it-reveals-it https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/crisis-doesnt-break-culture-it-reveals-it Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT True organisational culture emerges under stress, revealed through how people behave when pressures mount and timelines tighten. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/for-61-better-experience-starts-with-meeting-dietary-and-health-needs https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/for-61-better-experience-starts-with-meeting-dietary-and-health-needs Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT For 61% of crew, a better work experience starts with the basics, dietary options, rest, and space for wellbeing. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/how-middle-management-becomes-a-culture-bottleneck-and-what-we-can-do-about-it https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/how-middle-management-becomes-a-culture-bottleneck-and-what-we-can-do-about-it Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Middle management often lacks training in people management, creating cultural inconsistencies across production teams despite executive intentions. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/how-you-can-boost-retention-by-creating-a-culture-that-hears-and-acts https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/how-you-can-boost-retention-by-creating-a-culture-that-hears-and-acts Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Building trust through feedback mechanisms improves crew retention and engagement on productions. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/culture-grows-where-the-right-behaviour-gets-reinforced https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/culture-grows-where-the-right-behaviour-gets-reinforced Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Culture emerges through consistent reinforcement of positive behaviours, not through stated values alone. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/elizabeth-peyton-jones-attends-departure-conference-in-toronto https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/elizabeth-peyton-jones-attends-departure-conference-in-toronto Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Peyton-Jones will discuss trust and workplace culture at the Departure Conference in Toronto, May 6 to 11, 2025. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/case-study-measuring-workplace-culture-in-production-1 https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/case-study-measuring-workplace-culture-in-production-1 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT How Talent Trust's anonymous real-time feedback system lifted workplace satisfaction from 45% to 81% on a single production. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/you-can-be-brilliant-truly https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/you-can-be-brilliant-truly Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Talent alone is insufficient; how people experience your presence determines what they remember about you. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/ai-amp-automation-are-improving-workflows-but-is-that-enough https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/ai-amp-automation-are-improving-workflows-but-is-that-enough Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT AI streamlines workflows, but it doesn't handle people. Retention is driven by support, not by speed. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/case-study-annual-production-analysis-measuring-workplace-trends-across-multiple-productions https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/case-study-annual-production-analysis-measuring-workplace-trends-across-multiple-productions Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Year-long study across 22 productions reveals strong correlation between workplace satisfaction and crew retention rates. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/burnout-in-film-amp-tv-the-tip-of-the-iceberg-no-ones-talking-about https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/burnout-in-film-amp-tv-the-tip-of-the-iceberg-no-ones-talking-about Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Burnout is rarely one problem, it is a storm of many. Real solutions start with finding what's actually causing it. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/the-chain-reaction-how-safety-impacts-the-set-flow https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/the-chain-reaction-how-safety-impacts-the-set-flow Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Safety is the foundation of a smooth production, when crews feel safe, trust builds, communication grows, and teams work better together. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/toxic-set-culture-costs-more-than-you-think https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/toxic-set-culture-costs-more-than-you-think Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Toxic set culture is a financial issue, not just a morale one, turnover, delays, legal risk, and reputation all carry real costs. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/case-study-industry-wide-application-evaluating-the-impact-of-a-standardised-talent-charter https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/case-study-industry-wide-application-evaluating-the-impact-of-a-standardised-talent-charter Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT A standardised Talent Charter improved crew satisfaction by 20% and on-set support for women by 17%. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/no-one-would-speak-up-when https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/no-one-would-speak-up-when Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 0% of crew and cast in our survey felt comfortable speaking up when they felt unsafe, silence isn't agreement, it's self-protection. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/37-of-professionalsare-leaving-the-industry https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/37-of-professionalsare-leaving-the-industry Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT A BECTU survey shows 37% of film and TV professionals plan to leave in the next five years, productions feel the impact, but rarely measure the cause. https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/why-are-brand-productions-better-prepared https://www.thetalenttrust.com/blog/why-are-brand-productions-better-prepared Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Brand productions are over 22% more prepared than film and TV sets, why does the gap exist, and how can it be closed?