Activision Blizzard pushes against publishing a report on harassment and discrimination at the company

Despite its reputation in the field, the company invites its shareholders to vote against its approval.

Activision Blizzard has been embroiled in controversy for a year after several complaints in the press promoting a hostile work environment towards women at the company. The matter came to a head at the end of last year when these allegations reached the holding’s CEO, Boby Kottick, who announced various plans to restore public and investors’ credibility. Now, interest in the transparency of the board of Call of Duty owners is being questioned.

As Axios learned, Activision a few days ago recommended its shareholders to vote against a proposal from the state of New York that calls for the publication of an annual report on harassment, harassment and discrimination in the workplace. This document, which we continue to read, will allow us to define and measure the effectiveness and results of the company’s efforts in this area. For example, if it continues, the company Provide the total number of pending complaints and the amount allocated to that point in the last three years.

Why is it refusing board approval? In a recent report from Activision Blizzard, “We do not believe this proposal is in the best interest of the company or its shareholders. We should continue to respond directly to employee concerns, rather than diverting energy and resources to produce another report.” talk.

Activision will have to measure pending complaints and spending to resolve themSpeaking to Axios, a spokesperson for those who are also responsible for Diablo and Warcraft wanted to make it clear that they are committed to transparency. Shareholders’ response is awaited as they are called to vote on this and other proposals on June 21.

A similar proposal came to the fore a few months ago at Microsoft, which announced its acquisition of Activision Blizzard at the beginning of the year. The operation, worth $69,000 million, is expected to be completed in the second half of 2023.