Report Claims More Blizzard Layoffs Could Be Happening Soon

Recent reports have revealed troubling news for employees at Blizzard, indicating that the renowned gaming company is considering another round of layoffs. Specifically, the reports outline plans to cut over 130 positions at the Cork, Ireland office, raising concerns about job stability within Blizzard.

Recently, Microsoft made the decision to reduce its workforce by 1,900 individuals, mainly within the Activision Blizzard umbrella, amounting to an 8% reduction in the gaming division's staff, which previously stood at approximately 22,000 employees. Notable departures following the layoffs include President Mike Ybarra and Chief Design Officer Allen Adham, along with the scrapping of an undisclosed survival game project first announced in early 2022. Additionally, the entirety of customer support teams at Activision Blizzard King (ABK) were let go, with Microsoft intending to subcontract support for Blizzard games, anticipating repercussions across various departments, including community management.

A recent report from the Irish Examiner reveals that Blizzard Entertainment is gearing up for layoffs affecting 136 employees at its Cork, Ireland office. With a presence in Ireland for over a decade, Blizzard currently employs approximately 200 individuals at this location. Michéal Martin addressed the issue in the Dáil, highlighting the considerable impact on affected employees and their families. Another individual named Mick Barry, frmo the People Before Profit TD, criticized Blizzard for its refusal to engage with the trade union chosen by the workers, arguing that companies shouldn't be allowed to implement such significant job cuts without consulting the representatives elected by their loyal employees.

«Companies should not be allowed to waltz into this country, announce life-changing cutbacks to people's jobs and simply refuse to talk to the representatives chosen by people who have given long years of service to their employer,» Mr Barry said.

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