Activision Blizzard shareholders vote to require video game company to publish annual report on its efforts to curb workplace abuse

Shareholders of video game giant Activision Blizzard have approved a plan for an annual report on the company’s efforts to curb workplace violence and harassment.

Creator ძ Collection of the duty Y world of war He recommended a “no” vote, requiring disclosure of amounts paid to resolve employee complaints. “Instead of diverting energy and resources to create another account, we must continue to address employee concerns directly,” the statement said. After two-thirds of shareholders backed the proposal at a meeting on Tuesday, Activision Blizzard said it was “considering” the matter.

Microsoft has agreed to buy Activision Blizzard for $ 68.7 billion, but the transaction is still under review.

An internal investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and harassment last week cleared the company of irregularities. Many current and former employees, as well as shareholders, question the outcome of the investigation that led the judge to approve an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The EEOC found that there was evidence of sexual harassment, as well as retaliation and discrimination against pregnant workers. Last November, the Wall Street Journal reported that Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotik and other senior officials learned of the misconduct but did not provide all the details to the company’s board of directors.

Although the shareholders’ vote on the annual report was a reproach to management, another shareholder proposal at the meeting did not win. Shareholders sought their seats on the company’s board of directors to learn more about initiatives aimed at improving corporate culture, but this proposal garnered the support of only 5% of total shareholders at the meeting.

Washington Post He had a first report for the assembly.