The EEOC’s investigative process, public discussion on discrimination and harassment, and your reports and suggestions helped shine a light on practices we need to improve, policies that need to be strengthened, and resources we are now adding. We’ve tripled our investment in anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training we’ve made meaningful organizational changes and we’ve substantially increased resources for reporting and carefully investigating improper behavior. We’ve made progress over the last few years fostering that diversity and creating a better work environment – a commitment that has improved in scope and speed in recent months. These are cornerstones of our creative excellence but we must constantly recognize, embrace, and celebrate that the very best ideas, the most rigorous execution of those ideas, and ultimately our responsibility to our players and each other are best served by a culture that recognizes and respects that true excellence comes from diverse views, voices, and talents. We are a business fueled by passion and performance. And regardless of differences, voices will be heard, perspectives welcomed, and contributions valued. We will still passionately debate ideas, employ healthy skepticism when appropriate, and demand excellence and rigor in all of our pursuits – but we will always treat each other with dignity and respect. People were deeply let down and, for that, I am truly sorry.īeing welcoming and inclusive, in the context of our workplace, is crystal clear. In some cases, people didn’t consistently feel comfortable reporting concerns, or their concerns weren’t always addressed promptly or properly. The guardrails weren’t in place everywhere to ensure that our values were being upheld. Clearly, in some vitally important aspects, we didn’t. Over the last decade, as we’ve brought in new companies, grown our workforce, and expanded our business, we believed we had the systems, policies, and people in place to ensure that our company always lived up to its reputation as a great place to work. My goal – and the goal of our Board, our entire senior corporate team, our business unit leaders, and their teams – is to make sure you have the resources, culture, and commitment from leadership you need to succeed in our collective aspiration to be the model workplace in our industry. During a tremendously challenging time for so many people, you’ve continued to bring joy and connection to our players and communities around the world. You’ve shown incredible resilience throughout the pandemic, exceptional care for colleagues and communities, and the relentless commitment to excellence, creative independence, and purpose that always sets our company – and our franchises – apart.
#THE MODEL RESOURCE FIRE EMBLEM WARRIORS UPDATE#
Today, I want to update you on some initial progress and important, additional steps we are taking to advance our commitment with greater impact, transparency, and urgency.įirst, I want to offer my sincere gratitude for your continued focus and dedication to our players – and to each other. Today, CEO Bobby Kotick shared the following email with our employees:Ī few weeks ago, I reiterated our commitment to become the most welcoming, inclusive company in our industry. CEO Bobby Kotick Outlines Progress and Commitments