Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The Dev Talk Chronicles: Open Salaries: Ensuring Equitable Pay Through Pay Transparency

We hope you're as excited as we are because our Dev Talk Chronicles Lecture Series is back with another thrilling installment! Join us for an enlightening session by Matt Schembari.

Picture this: one day, someone leaks your company's full compensation information to the entire staff. While it may seem like a nightmare scenario, an increasing number of companies, both within and beyond the realm of gaming, are intentionally choosing to do just that. In this GDC 2023 talk, we're going to delve deep into this intriguing trend and explore the concept of open salaries.



Unveiling the Research and Movement


Join for an eye-opening lecture where Matt Schembari, the CEO at Lightforge Games, will share extensive research on the practice of open salaries. Discover the current state of the open salary movement and why companies are embracing this bold approach. It's an opportunity to gain insights into the motivations and reasoning behind this innovative shift in compensation transparency.

Real-World Benefits and Challenges


Transparency can be a double-edged sword, and Lightforge Games has firsthand experience. Matt Schembari provide a candid account of their journey practicing open salaries over the past three years. You'll gain valuable insights into the concrete benefits, challenges, and real-world outcomes of embracing this approach. From fostering trust and equity within the team to navigating the intricacies

Author


Matt Schembari is Co-Founder and CEO of Lightforge Games. He worked as Director of UI of Fortnite Platform Team in Epic Games and as Lead Software Engineer, UI in Blizzard. He was a programmer in The Collective and Cyberlore Studios.

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