Summary

• Square Enix unveiled a new policy against workplace harassment to protect all employees regardless of rank.
• The policy includes a list of harassing behaviors, including abusive language, discrimination, and undue demands.
• The initiative aims to create a better work environment for employees and prevent misconduct efficiently.

In recent years, workplace culture has been given more attention in the video game industry, which should mean better work conditions for everyone involved. While video game Square Enix hasn’t been embroiled in any major employee fiasco, unlike its peers, the company still saw fit to release a new policy regarding workplace harassment.

Square Enix cautions that the company will take legal action against any behavior seen as harmful or not socially acceptable.

Square Enix Aims To Protect Employees Regardless Of Rank

To make sure everyone’s aware of what it considers harassment, Square Enix has published a list of examples of unaccepted behavior.

Harassment:

• Act of violence, violent behavior
• Abusive language, intimidation, coercion, duress, excessive pursuit or reprimand
• Defamation/slander, denial of personality, personal attack (including email, contact in contact form, comment or post on the internet), advance notice of wrongdoing, advance notice of obstruction of business
• Persistent inquiries, repeated visits
• Trespassing by visiting or staying in an office or related facility without permission
• Unlawful restraint including via telephone calls and online inquiries
• Discriminatory speech and conduct regarding race, ethnicity, religion, family origin, occupation, etc.
• Infringement of privacy by taking pictures or making video recordings without consent
• Sexual harassment, stalking, repeated stalking behavior

Undue demand:

• Unreasonable changes or exchange of product or request for monetary compensation
• Unreasonable response or request for an apology (including face-to-face response or request for an apology specifying the position of our employee or partners)
• Excessive requests for the provision of products and services exceeding socially accepted norms
• Unreasonable and excessive demands for punishment of our employees

This is a good initiative by the company, as a better work environment should translate to happier employees.

When it comes to video game workplace controversy, the latest one that made waves last year is when a Bungie executive was reportedly sacked for abusing female coworkers.

Regarding big game releases, Square Enix pushed out Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, selling two million units in under a month. If you’re curious about it, go check out our review to see why it’s worth picking up for RPG fans.