UKIE: 22% of UK games industry workforce affected by job losses in last three years

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GamesIndustry.biz · 3 min read · studios

UKIE's industry census found 22% of UK games workers experienced job loss in the past three years. Non-binary (29%) and female (23%) workers were more likely to lose jobs than men (20%), with writers and artists disproportionately affected at 44% and 31% respectively. Job loss correlated directly with declining mental health.

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