Just one in five UK businesses is female-led, despite steady progress in entrepreneurship, and The Funding Circle reveals that closing the funding gap is not just a fairness issue: it is a commercial one for games.
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Empower Up helps studios make measurable improvements to EDI across the UK games industry, because better games come from diverse teams and an inclusive culture.
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99% of UK businesses are SMEs. A new report has found that small businesses are getting little support to help employees through the transition to parenthood.
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A new study highlights a growing generational divide in attitudes towards gender roles. Our newest article on Empower-Up.com looks at what’s driving these differences and what do they mean for the future of equality?
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Starting April 2026, large employers will be urged to publish concrete steps to support women at every career stage.
Read more on empowerup.com/ 👉 empower-up.com/2026/03/gove...
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Learn more about our studio in episode one of the new Connected UK business series from the Department for Business and Trade produced by Reuters Plus! It was super cool to be in the same video as @ustwogames.co.uk and @nickpoole1.bsky.social. Thank you for having us 🤩. #UKIE #IndieGames #IndieDev
Heading into London for the #UKIE conference - won't make the keynotes but should be there for the start of the talks!
I'm going to be in London this week representing @seventhdisorder.com at this year's @ukieofficial.bsky.social conference.
Reach out of you'd like to discuss Godot co-dev or if you'd like to learn more about our original IP Mithra.
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Over a quarter of employees say they’ve been bullied at work, and many are too scared to report it.
Read more here 👉 empower-up.com/2026/02/over...
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New TUC analysis shows the gender pay gap still leaves women working the first 47 days of the year unpaid compared to men — a gap equivalent to over £2,500 annually. With current trends, pay equity won’t be reached until 2056.
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Did you know that over a third of people with regional accents feel judged at work and pressured to sound “more professional”? 😔
Nearly one in five believe their accent has held them back in their career 👉 shorturl.at/9E1Tm
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HR roles have some of the lowest levels of remote flexibility in the UK. Despite strong demand for remote work options, only a small fraction of HR jobs are fully remote.
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Stay informed and inclusive this February with key religious dates and observances — from Lunar New Year to Shrove Tuesday and more.
👉 Check out the full guide: empower-up.com/2026/01/your...
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EmpowerUp has just published a new piece that highlights how more than half of self-employed workers admit to working through illness — often because they can’t afford not to.
👉https://shorturl.at/iOBXe
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Poor productivity costs UK businesses over 330 million hours a year. This article examines how elements of the office environment can actually drain focus and cost time — and what organisations can do about it.
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Really happy to announce that our studio has been selected as part of the Ukie Video Games Growth Programme for 2026:
www.gamesindustry.biz/ukies-tencen...
We're really looking forward to working with the team at @ukieofficial.bsky.social over the coming weeks.
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Too many people are losing jobs or facing unfair treatment simply because they’re pregnant or becoming parents. This article highlights the scale of the issue — and why stronger workplace protections still matter.
👉 Read more here: lnkd.in/eg2KMx7V
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January often starts with good intentions, but for many people, it also comes with that familiar post-holiday dip. For leaders, this is a good moment to check in on how your teams are feeling after the break.
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Empower Up reports that nearly half of young professionals report being judged for how they speak, set boundaries, or even just how they look, and it’s impacting their confidence and careers.
Read more here: shorturl.at/fXd0L
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This week marks Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week, a chance to shine a light on the realities of these life-changing conditions that affect 1 in 120 people in the UK 👉 shorturl.at/7gknr
#CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeek #IBD #EmpowerUp #Amiqus #Ukie #RaiseTheGame
The latest report from the TUC sheds light on the ongoing disability pay gap in the UK. This is a conversation we need to keep having.
👉 Check out the full piece here: empower-up.com/2025/11/tuc-...
#EmpowerUp #Amiqus #Ukie #RaiseTheGame #DisabilityPayGap
A poster image with a navy blue background. Bold text in the centre reads 'UK Video Games Industry Census'. Under the text is the UK Interactive Entertainment (ukie) logo and the University of Sheffield logo.
For those in our wider community currently based in the games industry/workforce please do take the time to complete the Ukie census survey! This data is cruical to inform policy, practice and real change 🎮
🔗 Link to Survey: bit.ly/ukiecensus25
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New research shows that 68% of Britons believe their background still influences how far they can progress in their career.
Read more on EmpowerUp here 👉 lnkd.in/eNDZHD_X
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ICYMI
Last week, Si Pittam and Alan Dixon hosted a Ukie webinar about how freelancers and contractors can help studios stay agile.
Don't stress if you missed it, you can watch the full webinar below 👇
www.youtube.com/watch
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Migraines aren't headaches, they are a neurological condition affecting millions at work.
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National Stress Awareness Day is on 5th November, the games industry is seeing some promising signs, but the work is far from done...
Read more here shorturl.at/6xYkG
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Transgender, Islamophobia and Disability awareness dates are highlighted during November, as well as International Men’s Day. Here’s when they take place, and what their significance is to all of us around the world…
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New CIPD research has found that most employers support fair union engagement, but many fear that upcoming reforms in the Employment Rights Bill could spark more disputes.
Read more 👉 shorturl.at/sHQCd
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Come by for portfolio feedback, industry advice, and a chat about what we do at Snappy Gurus. Let’s connect and talk about your next steps!
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