Following GOG’s example, CD Projekt is reportedly considering introducing paid menstrual leave for its employees.
Recognition of the impact period hurts some employees, with GOG stating at the time of the announcement that the “experimental” leave “breaks taboos” and is “one more step towards making GOG an even more inclusive workplace”, but it Will not stop our continued efforts to learn, reflect, and improve on how we can do better for all members of our team.
Given that the initiative was announced in early April, not everyone was convinced of the sincerity of the announcement, but Axios confirmed that the plan was launched after the personal experiences of GOG’s own team.
The company said on LinkedIn, “Menstrual leave promotes inclusivity by acknowledging biological differences in the workplace. By giving extra days off for those experiencing menstrual pain, we acknowledge that these symptoms are real.” ”
Breaking the restrictions can be done by simply speaking up and making an awkward topic a normal conversation. Implementing menstrual leave is another step toward making GOG an even more inclusive workplace, and we can learn, reflect, and Will not stop in our relentless efforts. Keep improving on how we can do better for all our team members.”
The leave is for “whenever the period hurts” and will be fully paid, with the company estimating that employees with painful periods will take an additional one day per quarter.
PC Gamer reached out to GOG’s parent company, CD Projekt which employs more than 1,000 people to ask if other companies in the firm’s network were going to test the plan in a similar way. According to CD Projekt PR director Radek Grabowski, “GOG is leading this initiative, and we’re looking forward to this throughout CD Project”.
It is one of several new initiatives in the games industry aimed at improving the support, wellbeing and retention of its employees, such as Bandai Namco Mobile’s fully paid four-day work week trial, and the delay in Guerrilla Games’ release. Select the part of Horizon Forbidden West to save your employees from distress.
