According to the results of a large-scale survey GDC State of the Industryheld annually among video game developers, more than a quarter over the past year, various studios and companies have not taken any significant initiatives towards expanding their staff and changing the work environment taking into account issues of inclusiveness, as well as racial and gender diversity and equalityreports portal Gamesindustry.biz.
Total participated in the survey 4000 respondents, 18% of which “have made serious efforts“to improve the situation of inclusiveness, 14% answered that “actively working in this direction“, 24% described their actions as “moderate“and 16% designated their position as “insignificant”
However, according to those who are somehow struggling for inclusiveness in the gaming industry, any undertakings in 96% are successful. thirty% respondents described the result of their work as “extremely successful”
Wherein, despite the undertakings of many companies, often expressed in the recruitment of “colored” personnel and women in various positions, the overall picture, according to the respondents, remains rather deplorable.
“So it turns out that employees who are not white cisgender men are most often either contracted or the first to be cut. Sometimes, both at the same time. On paper on issues of inclusion, the figures are clearly better than a few years ago, but I’m not sure that we will be able to consolidate this result, “one of the respondents explained his position.
Another industry expert agrees with him, convinced that human resources departments need to keep a close eye on potential job candidates.
“Considering the categories of people who apply for various positions in companies, it’s worth actively leaning on a job taking into account inclusiveness. Otherwise, it’s just three months to let us return from the diverse team to the fact that all employees are white guys,” shared his thoughts another interviewee.
In recent years, the issue of sexual, gender and racial equality in the gaming industry has become one of the most discussed. A lot of scandals, complaints and proceedings are connected with him. So, at the end of last year, the Riot Games studio pledged to pay $ 10 million to its current and former employees., and also promised to make maximum efforts regarding equality in the future.
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