In an about-face last month, Activision Blizzard signaled a willingness to negotiate with unions, coming after Microsoft issued guidance that it will be more receptive to unions. Prior to Microsoft's deal announcement, Activision Blizzard was reeling from scandal in which the company was accused of allowing a "pervasive frat boy workplace culture" to thrive that allegedly resulted in women employees being continuously subjected to sexual harassment and being paid less than men.