Microsoft has said it will be looking closely at Activision Blizzard leadership to ensure it makes “culture and workplace safety a top priority every single day,” and then it will take over and make the “same commitment.”
Speaking with CNBC (thanks, VGC), Microsoft president Brad Smith said the company wants to see the culture evolve at Activision Blizzard, and will “see how people perform” between now and when the deal to acquire the firm closes.
“I think if there’s one thing that we’ve learned about addressing issues like sexual harassment or almost any issue of culture for people, it really requires a combination of commitment and humility,” Smith said. “You’ve got to be committed to making things better.
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