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What to think about when setting up an apprenticeship program
Beyond-FX CEO Keith Guerrette discusses the VFX studio's apprenticeship initiative, the challenges it faced and why it's worth it
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EA Austin lays off customer service staff
An EA representative said the change is "not tied" to EA Sports FC announcement
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Dr. Jakin Vela confirmed as IGDA executive director
Guy Blomberg and Tarja Porkka-Konturri appointed to the organisation's board
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TIGA: UK games development workforce grew 25% to over 20,000 full-time staff
The games industry's annual contribution to the UK's GDP reached £2.9 billion by December 2021
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Ubisoft adds seven to executive committee to "accelerate its transformation"
Marie-Sophie de Waubert has been appointed SVP of studios operations
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Bungie chief people officer on transforming into a "digital-first" studio
Holly Barbacovi discusses how the Destiny 2 developer plans to create a remote workforce
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Haden Blackman steps down as Hangar 13 studio head
He will be replaced by Nick Baynes, previously studio head of Hangar 13 Brighton
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Roblox introduces flexible working options
Staff given choice between coming to the office, remote working, or three days a week in the office
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Efuse chief strategy officer resigns over past sexual harassment case
"Although there has not been a single reported instance of concern at Efuse, [it] has accepted the resignation of Patrick Klein," firm said
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Could you be a mentor?
Limit Break's training consultant and researcher Cinzia Musio shares advice on what makes a good mentor, and how to make the most of your mentorship experience
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Recruitment tips when recovering from cultural issues
MidBoss' Cade Peterson and Onward Play's Kim Shatzer share advice on demonstrating your company has changed -- and ensuring you won't repeat past mistakes
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How to get the most out of your voice actors
Unlock Audio's Elliot Callighan and Bonnie Bogovich give advice for getting the best performance possible from your recording talent
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How can the industry and education bring through the next generation of games talent?
Speakers from this week's Games Education Summit discuss solving the skills shortage
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How to get a job as a game UX designer
The GamesIndustry.biz Academy explores the routes into an essential but often misunderstood field in the games industry: UX design
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Onboarding: How to set new starters on the road to success
Ella Romanos details her process for onboarding new recruits so they receive the support and structure they need
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Gender pay gap in UK games still wide at 17.1% for 2021
Disparity between men and women's pay still much higher than national average
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Tips for intentional and healthy networking | GDC 2022
Code Coven detailed how to build, nurture and maintain good professional relationships
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Dontnod Montreal on recruiting for gender balance
Managing director Frédérique Fourny-Jennings shares how the studio's recruitment approach led to women making up almost half the team
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Why indie developers should consider hiring a COO
PowerWash Simulator studio Futurlab has hired a chief operating officer in Chris Mehers. We find out why
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How (and why) games can adopt the TV writers' room approach to craft their stories | GDC 2022
At GDC 2022, Antony Johnston looked into the benefits of this model and why games' writing teams should embrace it
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Lockwood Publishing opens new Cambridge office
Opening follows complaints of unlawful layoffs last year
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How game developers can better respond to the talent crisis
Virtuos Montreal's David Cheung gives tips on how to build safer workplaces and provide fulfilling working experiences
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Report: Twitch confronted with staff "exodus" over strategy disagreements
"Twitch's leadership is uncomfortable with mid-level and lower level employees pushing for change," a former employee said
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Chris Suh to take over CFO role at EA
Former Microsoft CFO for cloud and AI is to replace Blake Jorgensen
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Niantic acquires Lowkey
"We share a common vision for building community around shared experiences," the studio said