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A survey of current Ubisoft employees found that one in four have witnessed or experienced misconduct in the workplace. The findings come from an internal survey that was conducted this summer.
The investigation was completed by an independent research firm, and Ubisoft has shared some statistics and figures (ta, Kotaku), with a message from CEO Yves Guillemot. In the company-wide survey, it was revealed that 25% of the workforce witnessed or experienced misconduct first hand, while 20% reported that they did not feel completely safe or respected in the work environment. When experiencing, witnessing or hearing about discrimination or harassment, women are 30% more likely than men, and non-binary people 43% more likely.
Only two-thirds of those who reported an incident internally felt they received adequate support. As part of her solutions, Guillemot intends to increase the number of women employed by the publisher and developer from 22% of the current general staff to 24% by 2023, an increase of 380 employees. “The audit also highlights a lack of sensitivity and commitment on the part of management on all matters of diversity, inclusion and respect,” said Guillemot. “Therefore, we must better support our managers to be exemplary and become champions of these changes throughout the organization.”
A review committee is being formed that will maintain checks and balances on content and product creation to ensure it adheres to the company values of “respect and fairness.” Other unspecified measures are being taken.
This is all part of a series of corporate changes Ubisoft has been undergoing after past and present employees began talking about the toxic work environment within the company. Allegations of harassment and sexual misconduct were made against several high-level executives, prompting several resignations. In addition to third-party research, leadership incentives have been modified to focus on fostering a positive workplace.
Ubisoft has several major games coming up on the horizon, including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion.
