Level Up | From communication to problem solving - gamers reveal how their hobby makes them better workers

More than 4 in 10 (44%) gamers believe their hobby makes them better workers, with more than half of all UK gamers (57%) saying that they incorporate gaming skills, such as leadership, communication and problem solving into their working day, according to a new study from Currys.

These same skills were listed in the top 10 most in-demand skills for employers in the latest LinkedIn job listing analysis.

LinkedIn’s 2024 analysis of job listings, recruiter messages, and the skills possessed by recent hires found that soft skills reign supreme for UK employers in 2024, comprising most of the top 10 in-demand skills.

Skills that topped the list were communication, customer service, management, leadership, and teamwork. 57% of UK gamers say they have developed some of these skills through playing video games, and regularly apply them to their work.