Yves Guillemot, CEO of Ubisoft, wanted to send a letter of thanks to all his employees.
The creators of Assassin's Creed Odyssey (free on the weekend) and Ghost Recon Breakpoint, among many other video games, take the situation caused by the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) very seriously. Yves Guillemot, CEO of Ubisoft, has sent a letter directly to his employees, a letter in which he appreciates the attitude of the workers, while reassuring them, since it ensures that Ubisoft has enough money to get out of the storm in which the entire society is immersed in.
"We are in a pandemic situation that is affecting our daily lives," begins the manager. “At this exceptional juncture, we need to take special care of ourselves and our loved ones. The health and well-being of Ubisoft team members is our primary concern, so we have taken the necessary steps to ensure that everyone is safe and that you receive the necessary support through these demanding changes. ” Like other companies, the French have opted for telecommuting in recent weeks.
“My warmest thanks to both the local and global team managers, who have done a fantastic job of implementing the necessary preventive measures, in line with the recommendations of national authorities and WHO. I also want to underline the proactivity of our teams ”, who have provided the solutions to work in“ the best possible conditions ”, under the circumstances.
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The economic consequences
Regarding the impact that the coronavirus could have on his business, Guillemot comments that they have enough money reserves to survive. In addition, in the event that a regional office needs it, they will have the possibility to withdraw and relocate certain activities to other locations. "In addition, our core business, video games, allows us to provide a significant contribution to anyone looking for ways to enjoy their time while confined to their homes."
According to the President, these challenges make it necessary for us to realize special needs. “Everyone has a role to play, and this includes taking the necessary precautions to protect ourselves and the people around us. I think I can learn a lot from the teams we have in China, who have faced the same tests a few weeks before us: the experience of our Chinese friends gives us hope that we can show that responsible behavior, as well as proactive measures of health that lead us out of the crisis ”.
Source | Kotaku
