Blizzard does not think much of Trump’s new decrees – no wonder when its own employees are now “foreign in their own land”.
Since the appointment of American President Donald Trump, a number of presidential orders have been issued in the states, with which Trump implements and interprets existing laws.
One of the latest “Executive Orders” has resulted in individuals with citizenship from certain Muslim-majority countries being banned from entering America.
Mike Morhaime, the CEO of Blizzard, reached out to all his employees in a letter. The letter was not actually intended for the public. However, it has been confirmed by several sources that it was circulated within the company.
“Some of you have approached me regarding the recent legal regulation that bars refugees and prohibits citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen from entering for 90 days. I share your concern that many of you and even more in our industry have expressed.
The legal regulation from Friday directly affects a small number of our employees and their families, and supporting them is our priority. Our Human Resources department and our legal department are in contact with those affected and are providing legal assistance and further advice as needed. If you want to talk to someone about the impact of this regulation, please contact our Human Resources department. We are monitoring this and other situations and their further development so that we can provide resources and support.
The regulation stands in stark contrast to our values on which this company is built. We are a company that strives for inclusion, promotes diversity, and treats each other with respect. This is the foundation that makes not only our company – but America – great, which is why I am so concerned about this action. No matter where you come from or what your religious beliefs are, our strength lies in diversity.
As always, if you have questions, feel free to reach out to me directly. – Mike”
It is known that Blizzard advocates for its employees. It is regarded as one of the outstanding employers in the USA.
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