Skillset employment census returns

Skillset has announced the return of the employment census, designed to measure and analyse the total size and make-up of the interactive entertainment industry's employment workforce.

The biennial survey of MDs and human resources managers will provide a valuable tool to establish changes, developments and growth within the industry.

The data is actively used by the industry and Government for planning future investment in skills and training, monitoring workforce diversity and equality and lobbying the Government on funding and policy issues.

Ian Livingstone, production acquisitions director at Eidos and Chair of the computer games skills forum, commented: "The Census is a headcount of the industry. It helps Skillset influence Government, policymakers and public funders for the benefit and support of the industry."

The census will take place on Wednesday 12th July and forms should already have been received in the post. However, an online application form - together with additional information on the census and the work of Skillset in shaping the UK games industry - can be found by visiting the Skillset website.