Details of TSM and Blitz CEO’s “Culture of Fear” Report, Misclassification of Company Employees

According to the Washington Post, Andy “Reginald” Dinh, CEO of TSM and Blitz, is accused of “developing a culture of fear”.

The report is the latest from the 30-year-old founder after Riot Games and TSM launched a separate investigation into allegations of bullying and verbal abuse against Dean last year, as first reported by Wired.

A Washington Post report, which cites interviews with more than a dozen current and former TSM and Blitz employees, many of whom are quoted for fear of anonymous retaliation, appears to reflect Dean’s seemingly unstable behavior at work.

Several instances of alleged executive misconduct are detailed, including Dinh’s alleged firing within weeks for “asking a question Andy didn’t like” the new HR director, and Dean’s firing for having had outbursts of anger against senior officials. staff. . Corporate meetings that often cause them to end or leave after a short period of time.

“From sales programming to content, team members said they saw other employees being harassed and publicly embarrassed by Dean on calls or in the office,” The Washington Post reported. “Some said they experienced this treatment directly.”

Additionally, the report highlights many TSM and Blitz employees who believe they are misclassified as contractors and not employees in the “start-up” environment.

TSM and Blitz, both based in a 25,000-square-foot facility in Los Angeles, have repeatedly appeared to unfair employee contracts for favorable tax treatment, in violation of California labor laws, experts say legal. He consulted the Washington Post.

After the report was published, other former TSM employees shared their experiences with the company on social media.

Former TSM League of Legends Head Coach KC “Woodbuck” Woods took to Reddit to explain the pressure he was feeling as an independent contractor.

On Twitter, @Cryssylol shared a similar sentiment during TSM’s production.

On the TSM subreddit, Dean responded to a thread he shared with the report, explaining the HR manager’s immediate release, adding that they “will wrap up but once our investigation is complete.”