From Insights to Impact: Understanding Workplace Culture in the Global Games Industry
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Fireside Chat
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How safe, inclusive, and sustainable is today’s games industry? elsewhere Not-For-Profit is conducting a global two-year independent research study on workplace culture, with new data being collected from professionals around the world.
While the study runs across all regions simultaneously, the team visits key industry events to present region-specific findings and foster dialogue. After gathering insights from Latin America and presenting at gamescom latam, this session at #ddc2025 shares early results from Europe, highlighting both global challenges and local dynamics.
This fireside chat offers a mid-study snapshot of where the industry stands, and how we can work collectively toward safer, healthier workplaces for all.
Target Audiences
Our target audience includes professionals across all levels of the games industry who are invested in creating safer, more inclusive workplaces. This session is relevant for studio leaders, HR professionals, team managers, and individual contributors who want to better understand workplace culture trends and take actionable steps toward positive change. It is also valuable for industry advocates and researchers looking to explore regional differences and contribute to a global conversation on workplace inclusion and sustainability.
Experience Level
Beginner
Key Take Aways
This session offers data-driven insights into workplace culture in the global games industry, along with practical strategies to foster safer, more inclusive environments. Drawing from early findings of an ongoing 18–24-month scientific research study, participants will explore key dynamics and actionable solutions.
Survey participants will see how their input contributes to a broader understanding of workplace culture. Regional and global trends will contextualize individual experiences, highlighting shared challenges and unique local issues. Attendee feedback will also help refine the study’s direction.
For all attendees, this session reveals exclusive findings from the pre-event #ddc2025 survey, offering a snapshot of workplace culture in Europe. These results are placed in global context, with early comparisons to Latin America. The discussion examines how workplace culture is shaped by political and economic factors, and what can be learned from regional differences.
Evidence-based strategies will be shared to support inclusive policies, address workplace challenges, and drive change. The fireside chat format encourages interaction, allowing attendees to ask questions, reflect, and contribute to shaping a more respectful games industry.
Session Type
Fireside Chat
