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In 2019, Blizzard conducted a pay equity study after internal surveys indicated dissatisfaction, with over half of employees unhappy with their compensation. Following this, the company attempted to address the issue, resulting in some raises and promotions; however, these adjustments often did not meet employee expectations—most increases being under 10%. Employees argued that these measures were insufficient, especially given the disparity highlighted by the company's CEO earning $40 million annually—a figure that drew criticism given the reported stock growth and overall company success.