Activision Blizzard's CEO claims it's a 'misrepresentation' of allegations of harmful workplaces reported
Activision Blizzard CEO Addresses Toxic Workforce Claims Amid Microsoft Deal - Variety
https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/activision-blizzard-ceo-addresses-toxic-workforce-claims-microsoft-deal-1235628361/
Activision Blizzard CEO claims widespread toxic workplace allegations are 'mischaracterizations'
https://mobilesyrup.com/2023/05/31/activision-blizzard-bobby-kotick-toxic-workplace-allegations-response/
Call Of Duty CEO Says 'Systemic' Harassment Was Never An Issue
https://kotaku.com/call-of-duty-activision-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-1850492724
In July 2021, the California State Fair Employment and Housing Authority sued Activision Blizzard for ``unfair treatment of female employees, including sexual harassment and wage disparities.'' The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing accused the company's male employees of regularly coming to work with a hangover and making sexual comments and jokes about rape to female employees.
What is the content of the open letter signed by about 1,000 employees, the game company `` Activision Blizzard '' with Call of Duty suing for sexual harassment and abuse? -GIGAZINE
After that, Activision Blizzard's CEO Robert Kotick, who was shaken by sexual harassment allegations, left the company knowing that sexual harassment and sexual violence were prevalent in the company before the lawsuit, The Wall Street Journal reports. According to this report, Kotic CEO himself has also done a lot of harassment, and in 2006 it seems that he was threatening employees with voice mail 'I will kill you'.
``The CEO of Activision Blizzard was aware of the sexual harm of employees before being sued,'' and it was reported that it developed into a strike by employees-GIGAZINE
When asked about the incident, Kotik said, ``Most of what is being reported in the news media is misrepresented. 'It became an opportunity to think,' commented.
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick addresses toxic workforce claims: 'Most of what you've read in the news media is a mischaracterization. Having said that...it's been a catalyst for us to say, 'How can we have the most inclusive, welcoming workplace? '' https://t.co/F0JwkbQsH7 pic.twitter.com/sg26NGvOGt
— Variety (@Variety) May 31, 2023
'We have conducted all forms of investigation and have found that there has never been a systematic problem with harassment. There has never been any misrepresentation as reported in the media. I did,' and asserted that the investigation found no toxic work environment. In addition, ``What we have encountered is a very aggressive labor movement that is working hard to destabilize the company,'' he said. claims.
After it was reported that Kotik CEO was trying to cover up Activision Blizzard's sexual harassment issue, the company's union called on employees to strike. In fact, more than 100 employees gathered in front of Activision Blizzard's headquarters and a strike was held, but Kotik CEO continues Activision Blizzard's CEO at the time of article creation without resigning.
About this matter, Kotik said, 'My biggest mistake was not being able to strongly protect the company and my legacy.'
After allegations were reported in depth by The Wall Street Journal, about 1,000 Activision Blizzard employees signed a petition urging Bobby Kotick to resign as CEO. He says his biggest mistake was failing to forcefully defend the company and his legacy. https://t. co/F0JwkbR0wF
— Variety (@Variety) May 31, 2023
He added, 'If any of the inflammatory articles you read were true, I wouldn't be sitting here doing an interview with you right now. In that case, the board of directors will not allow me to continue management as CEO,' he said, denying the content of past reports again.
In addition, in response to reports that Activision Blizzard tried to prevent the movement to form a labor union within the company, Kotik said, ``Become a union member among the CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. If you have an employee who wants to be represented by a union and you believe that the union will provide opportunities and improvements in your work experience. , I am very much in favor of it.' 'I have a mother who was a teacher, and I have no dislike for labor unions. What I dislike is labor unions that do not follow the rules.'
In addition, there is also a voice from another media in response to Variety's interview article, ``The most questionable thing is that Variety reports Kotic as a victim.'' In fact, Variety said, 'As Activision has grown, Kotic has become a 'convenience villain' for the company, portrayed as a wealthy villain who lives off the money gamers spend on their favorite pastimes.' The busyness is taking a heavy toll on Kotik and his family,' said the CEO of Kotik.
Kotik told Variety, ``When I find my images on the Internet, there is an anti-Semitic atmosphere.My children are also receiving death threats,'' he said. emphasized that he was a victim of
On the other hand, technology media MobileSyrup said, ``It is unknown how far the past reports are actually true, but women, people of color, and LGBTQ2S+ people are more likely than Kotik in companies such as Activision Blizzard and online games. It should be noted that Kotik continues to face unfathomable abuse from a far less privileged person, and given all the allegations against Kotik, it's hard to sympathize with him.'
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