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The company has responded by stating it would review employee feedback and consider creating strategies to retain staff and address concerns. However, skepticism remains regarding whether such measures will be sufficient in the face of ongoing talent drain and dissatisfaction.
Broader Context: Industry and Economic Factors
This situation at Blizzard mirrors wider industry trends: executives and shareholders often see soaring profits and stock prices, which inflates executive compensation, while lower- and mid-tier workers feel undervalued. The absence of union protection in the U.S. gaming industry exacerbates these issues, leaving employees with little formal leverage.