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Here are the first finalists for the 2026 GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards UK
The finalists for the 2026 GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards UK have been announced, recognizing excellence in workplace culture and specific areas like CSR, Diversity, Education, Environment, Health & Wellbeing, and Training & Development. NaturalMotion Games leads with five special award nominations, followed by Rocksteady Studios, Jagex, Playground Games, and Rare. The winners will be celebrated at a ceremony in London on October 1, 2026, following the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit.
GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit reveals new People and Workplace focus, dedicated to shaping the future of games workplaces
The GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit, scheduled for October 1, will focus on People and Workplaces, addressing topics like AI integration, trade union relations, and effective leadership strategies. Keynote speakers include HR influencer Sasi Venables and Stellar Entertainment's Niki Head, who will discuss future people leadership and HR's role as a strategic partner.
"Our engineers are quite for it… Artists are much more emotive." When it comes to AI, HR is on the front line between management and employees
Niki Head, People and Development Director at Stellar Entertainment Software, discusses the impact of Artificial Intelligence on Human Resources. She highlights how AI tools can streamline tasks like employee review analysis and risk prediction, but also acknowledges employee fears of job displacement and the limitations of AI in understanding human emotion and complex interpersonal issues. Head emphasizes HR's crucial role in mediating between management and employees, providing expertise, and ensuring ethical implementation of AI.
