80LV: Culture, Mental Health, and HR Trends in the Gaming Industry in 2023
Only a quarter of employees are happy with their current workplace. Bad sign.
80LV surveyed 503 gaming industry professionals from 56 countries.
Only 26% of employees are satisfied with their current workplace and the company's cultural code.
Surveys showed that the majority of employees do not feel loyalty to their studios. Most respondents would not recommend their companies as places to work (76.3%). The main areas for improvement include manager awareness, employee support, and remote work opportunities.
Only 13% of surveyed companies offer training and courses for managers.
For 40% of employees, company culture is very important.
19% of surveyed employees note that companies do nothing to support the mental health of their employees. 52% note that their companies take no action to support inclusivity and equality in the workplace.
The most popular support methods for employees in companies are flexible start times and the ability to work remotely (63%); promotion of an inclusive culture in the workplace (41%); breaks and the option to take time off to avoid burnout (36%); access to meditation and sports resources (34%); a 4-day workweek (7%).
28% of employees faced layoffs in their companies in the last year.
47% of respondents in 2023 were looking for a new job but couldn't find one. 34% did not look for a new job. 19% looked for and found one.
Despite discussions about AI risks, only 3% of respondents noted that layoffs occurred due to automation.
37% of employees noted that in 2023 they had more responsibilities, but their salary did not change. The same percentage noted that they were not paid for overtime. And 11% of respondents faced a salary reduction.
After the end of the pandemic, 47% of respondents continued to work remotely. 33% started working in a hybrid format, and 15% returned to offices. The rest 5% was missed somewhere.