Nintendo policies update for a more diverse and inclusive outlook

With the continuous amounting lawsuits in the video game industry for misconduct, from Activision Blizzard to PlayStation, it seems Nintendo commits to standing by their employees. Nintendo policies update to reflect on the company’s ethics regarding diversity and inclusivity in the latest Nintendo Corporate Governance Report.

What do updated Nintendo policies have to say?

In the latest Nintendo Corporate Governance Report, the company stresses and encourages diversity and inclusivity in their workforce. Nintendo says they respect “human rights” and hire regardless of gender, age, race, and sexuality. While they have no specific target to bring women up to managerial positions, they do wish to increase that amount; Along with this, they are making a commitment to creating a better environment for women.

On page 2 of the report, Nintendo writes as follows:

The Company respects human rights in its recruitment process, selecting employees on the basis of their competence and skills regardless of gender, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, conducts fair employee appraisal and treatment in accordance with the quality and quantity of skills demonstrated by employees, and helps employees demonstrate their skills even further.

The Company does not have specific targets for the appointment of women, foreign nationals, and mid-careers to managerial positions. However, as a global company engaging in the entertainment business, which is characterized by increasingly diversifying customer needs and preferences, it is essential that we leverage the talents of a diverse workforce. Therefore, we are committed to respecting the personality and strengths of each and every employee, including employees from our overseas subsidiaries, and developing an environment where employees of diverse backgrounds can maximise their potential.

As part of these efforts, we are recruiting women and creating an environment in which women can build successful careers. We intend to increase the proportion of women in managerial positions from the current proportions in the Nintendo Group’s principal offices globally (23.7% as of March 31, 2021) and Nintendo Co., Ltd in Japan (4.2% as of March 31, 2021).

Transparency is key

Nintendo continues to uphold a dedication towards being open about their policies to the public and employees. Their 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report shows they want to put smiles on consumers, employees, and supply chain alike. As a Nintendo fan, it’s nice to see the company update its policies during these tumultuous times.

By having such clear, transparent language in their reports, it feels good to look at Nintendo policies. It’s certainly a lot better than companies who sidestep around the main issues. Having a commitment to supporting employees in the workplace creates a healthy and successful environment in any industry. We can only hope to see this level of transparency from other video game companies moving forward.

Via, Nintendolife.