Activision Blizzard says 20 employees ‘exited’ as part of harassment investigations
Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Activision Blizzard says more than 20 employees have exited" the company, and more than 20 other employees have been reprimanded following complaints about misconduct. The Financial Times reported that the company sent a letter to staff on Tuesday with the details, and chief compliance officer Frances Townsend told the outlet that the list included game developers and a few" supervisors but no members of the board. Activision Blizzard later posted the letter online.
The letter outlines a company attempt to earn our team's confidence that, when they speak up, they will be heard" - following a series of lawsuits accusing Activision Blizzard employees of systematic discrimination and gender-based harassment. It says the disciplinary...