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Changing Newsrooms 2022

Overview

The majority of news organisations in our survey have embraced some form of hybrid and flexible working, most commonly requiring staff to be in the office for a minimum number of days per week or month. Many say this is having a positive impact on hiring and retention.

These are some of the findings of this report based on a survey of 136 senior industry leaders from 39 countries and a series of in-depth interviews. It seeks to explore ongoing shifts and challenges facing newsrooms including workplace practices, diversity and sense of belonging. | Start reading

Hybrid working is here to stay

Up to 61% of survey respondents say their news organisations have largely implemented hybrid and flexible working. Only 20% largely want to go back to a pre-pandemic model. | Learn more

Impact on the workforce

Almost half of newsroom leaders (49%) think flexible working has made talent acquisition and retention easier. | Learn more

Progress on diversity is mixed

Up to 79% think their organisations are doing a good job with gender diversity. Less than half (47%) think the same regarding ethnic diversity | Learn more

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