King

Why King IS A MOST LOVED WORKPLACE®

Systemic Collaboration

EMPLOYEES COLLABORATE THROUGHOUT OUR COMPANY BY …

We have really passionate people within our business who want to be playful, creative and collaborate together. King's core values help to foster a collaborative spirit with Kingsters being open, friendly and always willing to lend a helping hand. Our offices are designed to provide opportunities for collaboration and networking from break out rooms to roof top terraces, games areas to thoughtful spaces. Our employee networks also bring people together during and outside of work. Whether employees want to get involved in the planning or just enjoy perks, from theatre trips to fitness classes, conversations on inclusion, and Pride. We also bring together teams on a global scale to build connections across the business, including our company-wide event, Kingfomarket!

Positive Vision of the Future

EMPLOYEES AT OUR COMPANY HAVE A POSITIVE VISION FOR THE FUTURE BECAUSE …

At King, our employees have the chance to work on some of the biggest and most-loved mobile games in the world. Their work shows up in the hands of tens of millions of people every day and they really value the fact that they can make an impact and bring joy to people’s lives on a global scale. Everyone contributes to King's games, player experience and culture and we encourage Kingsters to continually challenge themselves. We inspire Kingsters to be at their best with a fast moving and agile workplace and have a big focus on innovation and creating more development opportunities for our people, recently expanding our tech team and acquiring artificial intelligence software company, Peltarion, which forms part of our commitment to being a world-class tech hub.

Company Respect

WE SHOW RESPECT AND ENSURE THAT ALL VOICES ARE HEARD AND IDEAS ARE VALUED THROUGHOUT THE COMPANY BY …

We work hard to create an environment that celebrates different perspectives, and where everyone can be themselves. This is an ongoing journey rooted in our company values. The way that our teams are set up means people are able to get their ideas heard and have the opportunity to discover what they enjoy and how they can make an impact in their role. We focus a lot on learning and growth. We encourage open and transparent two way communications ensuring that we create a continuous feedback loop. Employees across all areas and levels are encouraged to pursue new ideas, improve ways of working and learn from their mistakes.

Company Support / Killer Outcomes

WE SUPPORT OUR EMPLOYEES IN ACHIEVING THEIR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL GOALS BY …

We want our employees to be able to thrive and achieve their goals. Our management structures are set up so that each team leader has an ongoing dialogue with their direct reports to ensure that their professional and personal needs are supported. We also have a number of targeted development programmes such as Manager Foundations to help our Managers grow, "Boosting Your Career" programme for members of our Kaleidescope, Royal Unicorns and Women@King employee networks and BetterUp coaching for Leaders. Further to this, each Kingster is given a budget to spend on a variety of learning resources through our learning partner, Learnerbly.

Alignment of Values

OUR COMPANY’S VALUES ARE ALIGNED WITH OUR EMPLOYEES BECAUSE …

We have a diverse workforce and our culture is based on a shared promise to each other as Kingsters. Our values guide us every day in our work, in our decisions, and in our interactions with each other. We find our employees want an environment where they can thrive, learn and grow but also be themselves, have fun and be playful. Our values aim to foster that in abundance.

Company Practices / Love

PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES WE GIVE TO OUR EMPLOYEES THAT CREATE A LOVED WORKPLACE ARE …

We have lots of programmes in place that aim to make King a great place to work. Our employee networks are all about bringing people together, to collaborate, network, learn and have fun. We champion health and wellbeing through fitness classes and activities. We create spaces for Kingsters to share their experiences and have conversations about topics of interest. We even have a monthly celebration of our Kingsters birthdays. For those who want to be in the office, we’ve created amazing, colourful, collaborative workspaces where teams can connect and creativity can thrive.

CEO Strengths

OUR CEO SERVES AS A MODEL OF OUR COMPANY VALUES BY …

We have a clear set of values that govern how we work together and treat each other. Our President Tjodolf Sommestad has been part of King for more than a decade, working across a number of roles and is passionate about making King an even greater place to work. He embodies our company values and is committed to creating a culture where people feel empowered to be themselves, try new things, learn a lot and have fun together along the way.

Benefits

EXAMPLES OF UNIQUE BENEFITS, BONUS, OR COMPENSATION WE PROVIDE ARE …

1. Profit share bonus scheme - to share King’s success and reward our people for having an impact at King.
2. Next level workspaces - We have open spaces, sit-stand desks on wheels, jam boards, cosy nooks for when employees need to get in the zone, and rooms for teams to map it all out. We also have table tennis, pool tables, and console gaming zones. Coffee, healthy snacks, drinks, and breakfast too.
3. Kingfomarket - Every year the entire company gets together to learn, share ideas, focus on the future, and celebrate our wins.
4. King Swag – Employees can use Royal Store tokens to get King -branded merchandise from headphones or a King suitcase.
5. Benefits - a comprehensive suite of benefits varying by location but designed to support our Kingsters both now and in the future.

Our Certifications

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Top 100 2021
TOP 100
2022
Certified Company
Certified
2022
Top 100 2021
TOP 100
2023
Certified Company
Certified
2023

About the Company

King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile gaming world. Since our inception in 2003, we’ve grown from a start-up to the world’s largest mobile gaming network, connecting millions of people through our iconic games, including Farm Heroes, Pet Rescue, Bubble Witch, and Candy Crush, which is still top of the charts 10 years on.

Creativity and innovation are in King’s DNA. Our team of talented Kingsters make the world more playful by creating exciting experiences for our players. Their work brings moments of fun and happiness to millions of people every day.

Company Headquarters

Headquarters location:

The Ampersand Building, 178 Wardour Street, London

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Industry:


Entertainment

Company Headquarters

Company CEO's name:

Tjodolf Sommestad (President)

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Number of employees:

1001 - 10000