In the ever-evolving landscape of creative agencies, the dichotomy between traditional employee-based models and the newer freelancer-driven approaches has sparked considerable debate. Justin Small, Founder of FSC, explains how Future Strategy Club's innovative model offers a promising alternative: blending the best of both worlds to meet the demands of modern brands and talents alike.

FSC’s Head of People, Avalyn Kasahara, explores what People teams can learn from the highly developed CX methodologies found in the creative industries. As organisations grapple with how to maintain staff engagement in our bold new hybrid world, a renewed focus on Employee Experience has led to jobs in People gaining more exposure. As the world of work continues to evolve beyond the old norms, so should our approaches to managing, interacting with, and incentivising employees.

Bill Griffin, Former Head of Marketing at Channel 4 and Comedy Central, tells us how facing the looming presence of The Unknown is an inevitable part of navigating both life and business. It can be a paralysing force if you let it – which is why the only way to conquer it is by robbing it of its power.

Jo Duffy, editor of FSC’s Gen Z Blueprint white paper, explores why it’s imperative that businesses are prepared to navigate the seismic generational shift that lies ahead. If hearing the term ‘Gen Z’ conjures only vague images of tech-savvy teens dancing on TikTok, it’s probably time to update your frame of reference.