When people hear the word "gamer," they often picture someone glued to a screen, disengaged from the "real world." But as someone who has spent several years working as part of a human resources team doing employee development, and also years immersed in both tabletop and video games, I see things a little differently. Games … Continue reading Leveling Up at Work: Transferable Skills I Learned from Gaming
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Human Resources & Tabletop Roleplaying Games: More Alike Than You Think
Player Characters, from https://wiki.alexissmolensk.com/index.php/Player_Characters If you’ve ever worked in human resources (HR) and thought, “Wow, this job feels like running a never-ending Tabletop Roleplaying Game (TTRPG) campaign,” you’re not alone. HR professionals and Game Masters (GMs) share many of the same skills - conflict resolution, rule interpretation, and somehow making everyone feel heard while keeping … Continue reading Human Resources & Tabletop Roleplaying Games: More Alike Than You Think

