Confidential counsellor for arts and culture
Want to create a safe work environment in your cultural organisation? Two Ears supports arts and cultural organisations with external confidential counsellors, training and advice.
Book a callIn the arts and culture sector, permanent staff, freelancers, artists, volunteers, interns and temporary project teams work closely together. Short-term contracts and the limited number of sought-after roles and commissions can make people very dependent on those who decide on work, visibility and career opportunities.
That can make it hard to speak up about inappropriate behaviour or an integrity concern. Staff and artists may worry about the impact on their next commission, production or career step.
Two Ears understands these dynamics and offers support that fits the size, way of working and culture of your organisation.
A safe work environment in arts and culture
Clear agreements about expected behaviour and access to a confidential counsellor give everyone who works for or with your organisation something to rely on.
Short-term contracts
Temporary contracts and project-based work can leave staff and artists in a vulnerable position.
Competition
Competition for a limited number of roles and commissions can make it harder to speak up about behaviour.
Dependence
Dependence on artistic directors, programmers or board members can affect how free people feel to set boundaries.
Informal ways of working
Informal ways of working can blur professional boundaries.
Who can come to us?
With so many types of contract, it isn't always clear who can contact the confidential counsellor.
An accessible point of contact outside the organisation
An external confidential counsellor gives staff, artists and others involved a confidential place outside the organisation. They can share their experience, ask questions and explore possible next steps.
Together, we agree clearly who can contact the confidential counsellor, so freelancers, interns, volunteers and artists on temporary projects also know where to go.
Meet the team
Services
Confidential Counsellors
A dedicated team of experienced, independent confidential counsellors for your organisation. Personal and tailored to your needs. Read more →
Training
Training and peer supervision for internal confidential counsellors, and training for managers and HR on recognising and responding to inappropriate behaviour. Tailored programmes available. Read more →
Other services
From complaint investigations and mediation to reviewing your code of conduct, complaints procedure and reporting procedure. Read more →
Let's talk about your organisation
Book an introductory call or email contact@twoears.nl, and we'll get back to you within one working day.
Book a call