Redundancies in Games

What has the gaming industry's value surpassed?

• The combined value of the music and film industries

• The worldwide book publishing industry

• The total value of global tourism

• The global sports industry

What sector has made significant progress in developing AI?

• The education sector

• The healthcare sector

• The technology sector

• The automotive industry

Under which act is redundancy defined?

• The Employment Rights Act 1996

• The Labor Relations Act 1975

• The Job Security Act 1989

• The Workforce Reduction Act 2002

What is 'bumping' in the context of redundancy?

• A voluntary resignation in exchange for a compensation package

• Replacing one redundant employee with another to retain services

• Transferring an employee to a different location

• A temporary suspension of work

What can lead to an unfair dismissal claim?

• Hiring based on skill set

• Offering a competitive salary

• Failure to consult with 'at risk' individuals

• Promoting internal talent

What is the industry standard practice for hiring in the gaming industry?

• Project-based contracts for 2-4 years

• Permanent employment contracts

• Freelance contracts

• Internship-to-hire programs

What is known as the 'qualifying period' for employment?

• Six months of probationary employment

• Three years of contractual employment

• At least one year of continuous employment

• At least two years of continuous employment

What does a collective redundancy involve?

• Redundancy of a single employee

• Redundancy of 20 or more employees

• Redundancy without prior notice

• Voluntary redundancies only

What percentage of recent redundancies was AI directly responsible for, according to a survey?

• 65%

• 25%

• 40%

• 55%

How many jobs does BT intend to cut, with 10,000 due to AI?

• 45,000 jobs

• 55,000 jobs

• 35,000 jobs

• 25,000 jobs