Employees and society

Employees in several countries

We have employees in four countries, with a total of around 30 nationalities, and it is of the utmost importance to conduct our business fairly and clearly with respect for all employees and the local conditions. Our governance documents apply to all employees, and we comply with applicable laws and regulations in the countries in which we operate.

Health and safety

The goal of Starbreeze’s health and safety efforts is to create a safe and health-promoting workplace. Active measures are in place to prevent risks of physical and psychosocial occupational illnesses. Continuous evaluations of implemented initiatives are carried out to improve the day-to-day work. The game development industry is characterized largely by sedentary work and often by a high level of stress. We launched several different initiatives in 2023 that are designed to increase physical activity and reduce the risk of work-related stress. This has included: working environment training, wellness allowances, company-wide sports, and continued work on focus time.

In 2023, a review of the company’s existing policy documents was carried out, which means that they have been consistently updated and apply to all employees, regardless of geographical location. We continuously monitor the sick leave statistics for our employees and are observant in cases where there is a risk of a negative trend arising.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion

We value all our colleagues and prospective colleagues equally, regardless of gender, transgender identity or expression, ethnic origin, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation, or age. Starbreeze has zero tolerance of all forms of discrimination, harassment, and threats. It is therefore important that all employees feel safe at their workplace and thus dare to raise any incidents with their manager, colleagues, or the HR department.

Our diversity and equity work aims to create an inclusive and informed culture, both among employees and in the business relationships and activities that we initiate and conduct. We have employed more women in the company in recent years as a result of our systematic work. In 2023, 13 women were employed, which is an increase from the previous year. Starbreeze carries out a number of different types of initiatives and activities in this area. For example, when conferences are organized, we seek as far as possible to ensure a broad palette of speakers, including on the basis of gender, and support and participation in Valkyrie Jam and Planet Play, and through RFSL certification for a group of the company’s employees.