Activision, once dinged for ‘frat boy’ culture, hires more women

Activision, which employs about 13,000 people, has appointed an officer to oversee diversity, equity and inclusion, and named a head of inclusive game design. — AP

Activision Blizzard Inc, one of several video-game companies accused of gender discrimination in recent years, said it has made progress in hiring more female employees. Rival Riot Games Inc has also reported gains.

Santa Monica, California-based Activision said employees who self report as women or nonbinary increased to about 26% of the company’s total workforce in 2022, up from 24% the prior year.