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Great passion, but horrible leadership, compensation, and HR

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Blizzard for 6 years
October 28, 2020
Irvine, California
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

The culture among employees is great. There's a real sense of camaraderie and passion. There's a strong sense of history, considering how old the company is.

Cons

Terrible executives, compensation below industry average, and regular lies from leadership.

The parent company AB's influence is spreading rapidly over the last few years, leading to an exodus of the most talented and creative employees.

Advice to Management

Get out from under Activision Blizzard. Stop trying to adopt the old, failed business models Microsoft abandoned. Get rid of all the corporate executive bloat. Flatten the hierarchy.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
1.0
Senior Management
1.0

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