For thousands of years, games, such as the Royal Game of Ur, Senet, Warri, Mahjong, and chess, have been a source of play, connection and an opportunity to hone strategic and problem-solving skills. With the advent of the personal computer (PC), it was only natural that games expanded across this new medium and beyond. Unlike board games, however, skills acquired and developed through video games now encompass much of the current technology while paving the way for future advancements.
Currently, more than 80% of internet users worldwide play video games on various devices. From mobile to PC and PS5 to Steam Decks, people are playing games more than ever — and learning these new tools and systems at an increasingly rapid pace. As the gaming industry propels forward with state-of-the-art technological breakthroughs, organizations aspiring to expand their digital transformation initiatives can turn to this sector to identify the tech skills crucial for tomorrow, and to discover the talented individuals already acquiring those skills today. In this ManpowerGroup Global Insights report, we explore five key global gaming trends which will influence the future of work.
• Which technologies are expected to have the greatest impact on other industries?
• How will they influence the way we work and best practices for employers?
• What are the potential impacts of these trends on the global workforce?
• How do they influence digital transformation during a time of global talent scarcity?