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Enough stories of sexual assault and harassment became common within Activision Blizzard that the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) conducted a two year investigation, culminating in a lawsuit filed on July 21, 2021 in response to a “pervasive ‘frat boy’ culture that continues to thrive,” according to the suit. A culture where high-level employees allegedly abused other workers with little to no punishment has festered beneath the surface of a company that many considered a dream workplace in the games industry. “I’ve seen stories from every branch I’ve worked with,” said one anonymous Blizzard employee. “I don’t think it’s about individuals. They exist in a system that allowed them to get away with things for more than 20 years.” Upcomer spoke with 10 employees from across Activision Blizzard’s divisions and studios. Many of them described the culture at the company as hostile, inappropriate and unsafe. Much of that culture itself extends from the original founders of Blizzard, including Morhaime and Frank Pearce, according to sources. Morhaime, who met his current wife, Amy, at work while she was engaged to another man according to two sources, was known to hire people that fit well in the “frat boy” culture the Activision Blizzard lawsuit describes. According to one source, Pearce, who left Blizzard in 2019, dated, married, cheated on and divorced three separate employees during his time at the company. “It is the responsibility of leadership to keep all employees feeling safe, supported and treated equitably, regardless of gender and background,” Morhaime, who declined multiple requests for us to speak with him, said in a statement. “It is the responsibility of leadership to stamp out toxicity and harassment in any form, across all levels of the company. To the Blizzard women who experienced any of these things, I am extremely sorry that I failed you.” Morhaime repeatedly said he wants to “hear” the stories of women who had terrible experiences, but our sources said there is no way Morhaime and others didn’t know what was happening around them. Morhaime was close with the Rosens and other bad actors within Blizzard, visiting each other’s houses for parties and barbecues often, an employee said. In many cases, the founders and leadership enabled and protected abusers before leaving for greener pastures at new studios, according to employees. https://www.upcomer.com/activision-blizzards-lawsuit-may-force-change/ #gaming
Well as blinder, I can only critique or invest in that company or both... fundamentals look strong, so I would still buy this stock and hope they address these concerns ASAP. Keep spreading awareness so they feel pressure to address it. Otherwise it has good products
“Much of that culture itself extends from the original founders of Blizzard, including Morhaime and Frank Pearce, according to sources. Morhaime, who met his current wife, Amy, at work while she was engaged to another man according to two sources, was known to hire people that fit well in the “frat boy” culture the Activision Blizzard lawsuit describes. According to one source, Pearce, who left Blizzard in 2019, dated, married, cheated on and divorced three separate employees during his time at the company.” Wtf?