TIGA: The UK game studios lack qualified employees
Interesting to watch how the situation will change, as a lot of great people entered the market now.
The report was released in mid-November 2023.
68% of British studios faced hiring problems in the last year. The most significant issues were with programmers (24%), but there were also difficulties in finding artists (22%) and game designers (22%).
Among the studios that encountered hiring problems, 93% noted that there is simply a shortage of people with the required qualifications in the market. 47% mentioned that they suffer from the headhunting of their best employees.
The shortage of employees affects productivity. 59% of studios noted that it hinders their growth. The same percentage said that the lack of personnel forces them to postpone project releases. 73% mentioned that the workload on the existing staff has increased. 64% were compelled to outsource more work.
British companies are trying to address the challenge. 91% have made internal promotions to fill necessary vacancies. 90% have tried new hiring methods. 81% have increased salaries. The same percentage of companies improved training programs for current employees.
All British game companies reported providing training programs for their employees.