If you work in the arts or creative sector, you are more than likely a freelancer, contractor or working in a mid-size or small to medium enterprise. This gives you great flexibility and freedom, but you can miss out on some of the benefits of corporate life.
While perks have been cut in recent times, some of these benefits remain: like paid leave, staff subsidies and a group of people to buy you cake on your birthday. In the corporate world, a large organisation a human relations manager will also ensure you are you have a professional development plan.