Microsoft x Activision _ Under New Management (VL773)

Virtual Legality

English - December 22, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 86 ratings
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In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses the leadership changes following Activision's acquisition, the end of Activision Blizzard's hybrid work model for QA staff, and their settlement of a California discrimination lawsuit. He also explores Microsoft's role in the settlement and speculates about a potential new CEO at Activision.

(0:00) Introduction
(2:03) Leadership changes post Activision's acquisition
(9:39) End of hybrid work model for QA staff at Activision Blizzard
(13:20) Activision Blizzard settles California discrimination lawsuit
(26:02) Discussion on the settlement of harassment claims at Activision
(30:11) The role of Microsoft in the settlement and its potential impact on future changes at Activision
(33:12) Question: Potential for a new CEO at Activision
(38:20) Closing remarks and reflections on the past year