Workers Demand More Diversity at Game Maker Roblox

The video discusses diversity issues at Roblox, highlighting that while the company has a similar percentage of female employees as other gaming companies, diversity is not a priority for its CEO. Employees report marginalization experiences. Roblox claims to be building a diverse workforce, but this is questioned. The gaming industry struggles with gender parity, and companies like Roblox, despite having resources, have not prioritized diversity. Roblox plans structural changes, including hiring a Google engineer for HR, to improve diversity, with some progress in increasing female and non-white employees.

What percentage of Roblox's workforce is female, according to the transcript?

• 50%

• 27%

• 35%

• 15%

What is a common issue in the gaming industry regarding workforce composition?

• Overrepresentation of women

• Lack of gender parity

• Equal gender representation

• High percentage of female employees

What approach do many gaming companies claim to follow in their hiring practices?

• Diversity-focused

• Random selection

• Meritocratic

• Seniority-based

Who has Roblox hired to lead its HR department as part of its diversity efforts?

• An Amazon HR specialist

• A former Microsoft executive

• A Facebook manager

• A Google engineer

What specific demographic data is missing from Roblox's diversity report?

• Employee tenure

• Gender breakdown

• Age distribution

• Racial demographics