Nintendo: Nintendo is changing its hiring policies to be more inclusive

TheLast week, in addition to being a finale One of the worst Blizzard episodes in the history of workplace harassment lawsuitsWe learned a story Emma Magoo, a former employee of PlayStation Sues Sony for gender discriminationBy accusing him of unjustified dismissal for expressing these problems. It’s no secret: the gaming industry is mostly male, and Nintendo is ready to do something about it.

And it’s not that the male market is bigger because of taste, it’s bigger because it’s been the focus. or at least So it was in a large part of its history. Although the Women actively participated in Some of the most important moments in video game historyThis has always been the exception, not the rule.

Therefore, in his last management report, Nintendo has detailed some of its corporate positions and procedural structures in favor of diversity. Within their workforce, this includes the composition of boards of directors, as well as the practices and overall performance of the company, all in order to improve their work environment.

As a global company committed to the entertainment business that characterizes it Increasing and diversifying according to the needs and preferences of the customerIt is imperative that we develop the talents of a diverse workforce. Therefore, we are committed to respecting the personality and strengths of each of our employees, including those of our subsidiaries Crossing the Ocean, and developing An environment where employees from diverse backgrounds can maximize their potential.

Nintendo.

In the same report, it can be noted that Nintendo does not currently have a “target” from a commercial point of view, at least not one that is no longer in operation: Their latest consoles have already hit the market and they are waiting for there to be enough electronic parts To keep your production fast, your next releases are on the way, your Nintendo Switch Online service is under repair… what else can you do?

Well, Nintendo has set itself a goal for a few months Hiring more womenand creating an environment in which they can “build successful careers.” This plan will be implemented throughout the entire company, including In order to find more women in management positions. In March of this year, only Nintendo’s female workforce 4.2% of your total. At this time, the number has already increased to 23.7% but still not enough. Well ah, Nintendo!