25% of Ubisoft employees witnessed or experienced misconduct first-hand, survey finds

A survey of current Ubisoft employees has found that one-in-four have witnessed or experienced workplace misconduct. The findings come from an internal survey that was conducted this summer.

The research was completed by an independent research firm, and Ubisoft has shared some stats and figures (ta, Kotaku), with a message from CEO Yves Guillemot. In the company-wide survey, it was revealed 25% of the workforce witnessed or experienced misconduct first-hand, while 20% reported they didn't feel fully safe or respected in the work environment. In experiencing, witnessing or hearing about discrimination or harassment, women are 30% more likely than men, non-binary people some 43% more likely.

Only two-thirds of those who reported an incident internally felt they were appropriately supported. As part of his solutions, Guillemot intends to raise the amount of women employed by the publisher and developer from 22% of the current overall staff to 24% by 2023, an increase of 380 employees. "The audit also highlights a lack of sensitivity and commitment from management on all matters of diversity, inclusion and respect," Guillemot said. "Therefore, we must better support our managers so that they are exemplary and become champions of these changes throughout the organisation."

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