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A look into the implementation of menstrual leave
GOG head of PR, communication and culture Gabriela Siemienkowicz explains how the digital retailer introduced the initiative
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How men can help stamp out harassment of women in games
Ashley Blake, Anya Combs and Chantal Ryan offer advice on how to identify and avoid predatory behaviour
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How to make your company economically sustainable
Creative agency Yrs Truly's founder MJ Widomska tells us how businesses can ensure long-term success by applying sustainability beyond being environmentally responsible
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How to set up an internship program as a games studio
Ustwo Games' HR director Julie Piedrabuena tells us how the studio is nurturing new talent in as inclusive a way as possible with its paid internships
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How to effectively use social media as a hiring tool
Gylee Games CEO Chris Bergman on why his studio hires via Twitter and Bluesky, and what he's learned from it
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A tale of classified documents and online platforms: How to comply with new EU rules
Fieldfisher's Frankie Everitt and John Brunning on complying with the Digital Services Act by the February 2024 deadline
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Death to meetings: Rethinking teamwork in remote game development
NDreams Elevation's Glenn Brace shares tips on establishing a fully remote studio
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Working as a mental health first aider in games
Inflexion Games' Wyatt Fleming shares why MHFA is important for game studios, the benefits of a specialized course, and what you can do to help your staff
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Understanding the barriers facing games students – and how to remove them
At GDC, Cristina Amaya and Kenzie Gordon went through some of the issues with game education, and what could help students and new graduates
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What it actually takes to secure your next voice acting gig
Unlock Audio's Bonnie Bogovich shares tips on how to boost your chances of getting a job voice acting for games
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What is an open salary policy and should you consider having one?
Lightforge CEO Matt Schembari gave a GDC talk looking into the benefits of salary transparency within a games studio and how to normalise conversations around compensation
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Tips to support your neurodiverse team
Auroch Digital's Hannah Corcoran shares ways studios can create a better environment for their neurodivergent staff
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A survival guide to GDC 2023
Games industry professionals share their GDC tips, from networking advice to finding the best pasta in San Francisco
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A guide to properly crediting game workers and why it matters
As developers continue to see their work unacknowledged, we explore the issues behind this and how to resolve them
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So, you want to establish your own pizza plac... Oh, wait, game dev studio?
Mario Leśniewski looks at the challenges of starting up a games studio – through the metaphor of making pizza
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I will survive: Resilience strategies for game studios
Fundamentally Games' Ella Romanos shares tips to increase your chances of surviving through the tough times as a newly established developer
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Tips and tricks for building a QA portfolio
Dan Ahern gives advice on how to demonstrate your testing and reporting skills as you apply for QA roles
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Is it a good time to be an indie dev?
Jason Della Rocca assesses the state of play for small creators, limited opportunity on mobile, and the evolution of subscription services
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Chella Ramanan’s guide to getting the most from your game-making journey
The Before I Forget writer shares how to thrive and enjoy building both indie and AAA titles, and explains key differences between writing and narrative design
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"Nothing is a barrier to being a developer – except maybe yourself"
Rare's Louise O'Connor discusses the industry's biggest changes during her career, and encourages the next generation to push things further
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Check out our GI Academy video series about careers and life in video games
First set of videos released ahead of next week's Academy event
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How to get a job as a product manager
The GamesIndustry.biz Academy explores the routes into this sometimes broadly defined but business-driven and very crucial role
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How games studios can navigate the UK’s immigration system
The games industry boasts one of the most international workforces in the UK. The government’s sponsor licence is its key, say Laurence Keir-Thomas and Steve McCaig
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What it takes to be a great game producer
Unlock Audio's Elliot Callighan highlights the skills and qualities that enable a game producer to excel in their field
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Recruiting games talent from overseas
Experts from Lewis Silkin highlight legal pitfalls and tips for making the direct hire of remote employees a success