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Level-5 tests employees knowledge of company resulting in significant pay rises
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino revealed in an interview that the company extensively tests employees on their knowledge of its games and philosophy. Those who perform well on these tests are rewarded with significant pay raises, indicating a focus on internal expertise and company alignment.
CEO of major Japanese studio says employees get pay raises if they ace a quiz about its games, because that's…
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino has implemented a unique pay raise system where employees can earn more money by passing quizzes about the company's games. Hino believes that deep knowledge of Level-5's titles is a genuine skill that increases employee efficiency and streamlines workflows, justifying the cost of the raises.
Nintendo “implemented further salary increases” in April, but 10% was 2023
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that the company implemented further salary increases in April, clarifying that a widely reported 10% raise was from 2023. While not disclosing the exact amount of the new increases, Furukawa emphasized Nintendo's commitment to its employees.
Nintendo increasing salaries by 10% in Japan, says it’s “important for our long-term growth to secure our workforce”
Nintendo announced a 10% salary increase for its employees in Japan, with president Shuntaro Furukawa stating it's crucial for long-term growth and workforce retention. This move aligns with calls for Japanese companies to raise wages amidst rising inflation. The article also notes that Takashi Tezuka is not retiring.
Nintendo has raised its employees base salary by 10%
Nintendo has announced a 10% increase in base salaries for its employees, according to company president Shuntaro Furukawa. This move aims to retain talent by ensuring compensation remains competitive.
Elon Musk reportedly owes quite a few of his employees $420
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, reportedly owes a significant amount of money to its employees. This debt is tied to a promise of compensation in exchange for tax information, which was intended to help train the company's Grok AI.
Konami Will Raise Salary For Employees
Konami is increasing base salaries for new employees in Japan by 29 percent and giving all employees a ¥5,000 monthly raise. The company aims to provide competitive compensation and foster an environment for talented individuals to thrive. Separately, Silent Hill series producer Motoi Okamoto expressed a goal to release at least one new Silent Hill game annually starting in 2026.
New ways to try, buy and master paid games with Google Play
Atlus announced that it will be increasing starting salaries and raising the base pay for all existing employees by 15%, effective April 2026. This move aims to improve compensation for its workforce.
Atlus to raise starting salaries and increase existing employees base pay by 15%
Atlus has announced plans to increase starting salaries and raise the base pay for all existing employees by 15%. These changes are set to take effect in April 2026.
Atlus to raise salaries and 'reduce' fixed overtime
Atlus is implementing changes to its compensation system starting in April, including a 15 percent increase in base yearly salaries for employees and a reduction in fixed overtime from 30 to 20 hours per month. These changes aim to foster creativity, improve productivity, and provide employees with a more stable and secure working environment. Sega, Atlus's parent company, announced similar salary increases for its employees, and other Japanese companies like Capcom and Konami have also raised staff salaries recently.
