Interesting times for
recruitment and careers development in the games industry
A skills shortage, the clear demand for flexible working, and discussions around a four-day week. Amiqus’ Liz Prince says there’s a lot to think about
THE UK GAMES INDUSTRY is facing a major skills shortage, with the most recent Ukie estimates suggesting that over 2,000 positions need to be filled – a figure that is only likely to grow as studios continue to expand.
This situation has been compounded by attitudes
towards working post-Covid. Games professionals are looking for a better work-life balance and many have found that remote or hybrid working has brought about many positive benefits. These include the opportunity to spend more time with family and friends, avoiding the cost and time of commuting, easing childcare challenges, the chance to take up new hobbies, and more. To gather data on this, the Amiqus team carried out some research into the thoughts and feelings of games industry professionals about flexible working. It revealed a genuine desire by many to have the opportunity to work remotely at least part of the week. Importantly, in the context of the skills shortage and the increasing demand by studios for additional staff, the survey revealed that 41 per cent of respondents would not consider a job in the future unless flexible working was offered.
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“We’re carrying out a survey about the four-day week.
We’d love as many people as possible to take part at
amiqus.com.”
Meanwhile, another shift in working conditions is now being discussed – the four-day working week. Some studios, both in the UK and elsewhere are already trialling – or about to test – the concept. It’s another incredibly interesting topic, with studies of companies who offer a four-day working week reporting an increase in productivity, on top of boosted employee wellbeing and happiness. And when it comes to recruitment, the 4 Day Week Global not-for-profit organisation reports that 63 per cent of businesses have found it easier to attract and retain talent thanks to their four- day week working conditions. To find out more, we’re now carrying out a second survey, focused on games industry professionals’ thoughts about the four-day week. We’d love as many people as possible to take part and will be sharing the results with all. You can find the survey by visiting the news page at
amiqus.com.
Certainly, these are interesting times for recruitment and careers development in the games industry, at a time when it needs to grow to keep up with demand from consumers for new gaming experiences – and when it also faces competition from emerging sectors like the metaverse for talent.
June 2022
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