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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla A new Axios report shows that manufacturer Ubisoft is losing developers in what some employees call “the great escape.” Lower wages, better opportunities, and frustration over alleged misconduct in the workplace are cited as reasons for high turnover.
Axios surveyed resignations of 12 current and former Ubisoft developers, and found that 5 out of “Top 25 Recognized Developers” are leaving jobs. far cry 6 left the studio. 12 of the “Best 50” Developers Recognized Assassin’s Creed Valhalla also left But it’s not just the big names and developers. Axios said Ubisoft’s Canadian studio suffered losses. The two developers said the resignations “delayed or slowed down the project” in the studio.
Ubisoft is proposing salary increases to all employees at its Canadian studios to prevent employees from leaving the company, Kotaku reported in November. Anika Grant, Director of Human Resources at Ubisoft, told Axios that the pay increase helped improve employee retention by 50% and retention by 12%. However, the impressions were only made by Canadian studios, and other Ubisoft developers were frustrated that they were not.
Ubisoft, like Activision Blizzard, has faced allegations of abuse in the workplace in recent years, including cases of misconduct and sexual harassment. Kotaku’s 2020 report outlined Ubisoft’s culture where sexism and bullying have been normalized.
“[Bosses] One developer told Axios:
The resignation of Ubisoft employees seems to coincide with what people in all industries are calling the “big exit,” a movement in which people leave their jobs at record-breaking rates. Home to Ubisoft’s largest studio with more than 4,000 employees, Montreal is growing as a game development hub, making it easier for employees to find new things in the city where they already work.
Ubisoft did not respond to Polygon’s request for comment, but a spokesperson said Axios had hired 2,600 people since April.
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Ubisoft facing developer ‘exodus,’ according to new report
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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Manufacturer Ubisoft is losing developers in what some employees are calling a “great exodus”, according to a new Axios report. Low pay, better opportunities, and frustration over allegations of corporate workplace misconduct are cited as reasons for the higher attrition rate.
Axios asked 12 current and former Ubisoft developers about the resignations, noting that five of the “top 25 credited developers” on Far Cry 6 left the studio. Twelve people among the “50 best” developers credited with Assassin’s Creed Walhalla on the left too. But it’s not just big names and developers: Axios said Ubisoft’s Canadian studios suffered losses. Two developers said the resignations had “stalled or slowed down projects” at the studio.
Ubisoft reportedly offered pay raises to all employees at its Canadian studios in an effort to prevent workers from leaving, Kotaku reported in November. Anika Grant, Ubisoft’s human resources director, told Axios that the raises helped improve retention by 50%, with a retention rate of 12%. However, the increases only applied to Canadian studios, and other Ubisoft developers are frustrated that they didn’t get increases.
Ubisoft, like Activision Blizzard, has faced allegations of workplace misconduct and mishandling of sexual harassment cases in recent years. A report from Kotaku in 2020 described a culture at Ubisoft in which sexism and harassment are normalized.
“[Bosses] constantly focused on ‘moving forward’ and ‘looking to the future’ while ignoring the complaints, concerns and cries of their employees,” a developer told Axios.
The departure of Ubisoft workers appears to fit with what some are calling “the big quit,” a movement in which people from all industries are leaving their jobs at a record pace. Montreal, home to Ubisoft’s largest studio with over 4,000 employees, is a growing center for game development, making it easier for workers to seek out something new in the city where they already work.
Ubisoft did not respond to Polygon’s request for comment, though a spokesperson told Axios that it has hired 2,600 workers since April.
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Ubisoft facing developer ‘exodus,’ according to new report
Photo: Eric Thomas/AFP via Getty Images
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Manufacturer Ubisoft is losing developers in what some employees are calling a “great exodus”, according to a new Axios report. Low pay, better opportunities, and frustration over allegations of corporate workplace misconduct are cited as reasons for the higher attrition rate.
Axios asked 12 current and former Ubisoft developers about the resignations, noting that five of the “top 25 credited developers” on Far Cry 6 left the studio. Twelve people among the “50 best” developers credited with Assassin’s Creed Walhalla on the left too. But it’s not just big names and developers: Axios said Ubisoft’s Canadian studios suffered losses. Two developers said the resignations had “stalled or slowed down projects” at the studio.
Ubisoft reportedly offered pay raises to all employees at its Canadian studios in an effort to prevent workers from leaving, Kotaku reported in November. Anika Grant, Ubisoft’s human resources director, told Axios that the raises helped improve retention by 50%, with a retention rate of 12%. However, the increases only applied to Canadian studios, and other Ubisoft developers are frustrated that they didn’t get increases.
Ubisoft, like Activision Blizzard, has faced allegations of workplace misconduct and mishandling of sexual harassment cases in recent years. A report from Kotaku in 2020 described a culture at Ubisoft in which sexism and harassment are normalized.
“[Bosses] constantly focused on ‘moving forward’ and ‘looking to the future’ while ignoring the complaints, concerns and cries of their employees,” a developer told Axios.
The departure of Ubisoft workers appears to fit with what some are calling “the big quit,” a movement in which people from all industries are leaving their jobs at a record pace. Montreal, home to Ubisoft’s largest studio with over 4,000 employees, is a growing center for game development, making it easier for workers to seek out something new in the city where they already work.
Ubisoft did not respond to Polygon’s request for comment, though a spokesperson told Axios that it has hired 2,600 workers since April.
#Ubisoft #facing #developer #exodus #report
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