© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Bobby Kotick, chief government officer of Activision Blizzard, attends the annual Allen and Co. Sun Valley media convention in Sun Valley, Idaho, U.S., July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
By Julia Love and Nivedita Balu
(Reuters) – Some employees at online game writer Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:) staged a walkout on Tuesday after a Wall Street Journal report that the corporate’s chief government knew about allegations of sexual harassment and assault sooner than beforehand recognized.
Activision Blizzard’s board responded to the report with an announcement saying administrators had confidence in CEO Bobby Kotick. A spokesperson for the Santa Monica, California-based firm mentioned the article was inaccurate and deceptive.
On Tuesday, the Journal mentioned Kotick was conscious of allegations that an worker had been raped by her supervisor and that he failed to tell the board.
Following publication of the article, a bunch describing themselves as representing Activision Blizzard employees demanded new management.
“We will not be silenced until Bobby Kotick has been replaced as CEO,” the ABK Workers Alliance wrote on Twitter (NYSE:). “We are staging a Walkout today.”
One worker instructed Reuters about 100 staff had gathered at an illustration outdoors Blizzard’s workplaces.
An organization spokesperson didn’t touch upon the dimensions of the demonstration however mentioned Activision Blizzard helps employees’ “proper to specific their opinions and issues in a secure and respectful method, with out worry of retaliation.”
Shares of Activision have been down 5.6% in late commerce.
In current months, Activision Blizzard has been embroiled in allegations of equal pay violations, sexual discrimination and sexual misconduct. Last month, the corporate mentioned it had fired greater than 20 employees following allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination.
The board mentioned it was assured in Kotick’s management and that he acted appropriately when office points have been delivered to his consideration. Under Kotick, adjustments included “a zero tolerance harassment policy” efforts to extend the chances of ladies and non-binary folks within the workforce and “investments to accelerate opportunities for diverse talent,” the board mentioned.
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