Riot Games hires its first Chief Diversity Officer

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Six months after an in-depth Kotaku report revealed a pervasive "bro culture" at League of Legends studio Riot Games, the company has hired Angela Roseboro, formerly of Dropbox, as its first Chief Diversity Officer. Roseboro will oversee all diversity and inclusion activities at the studio, as well as the creation of new programs aimed at encouraging a more inclusive culture, and will "lead the recruiting team in driving inclusivity in Riot’s hiring and talent sourcing processes."

"I've had the opportunity to meet some incredible Rioters who are passionate about creating a culture where everyone thrives together. I was so taken by the heart and soul of this company and—in spite of setbacks or hurdles—I'm excited to be part of this journey," Roseboro said in a statement. "I can't wait to get started and to do my part to make sure we have a culture that embraces the uniqueness of every Rioter and a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging."

Riot posted an update on "Diversity, Inclusion, and Riot Culture" earlier this week, detailing the efforts it's made so far to improve its workplace culture. That includes "revisiting cultural definitions" at the studio, bringing in third-party consultants to make recommendations and audit performances, improving its internal investigation processes, and improving its recruiting, training, and education systems.

The studio also said that it's already investigated and acted on "dozens of new claims" since the initial allegations were made public, "and took appropriate action in each case, including cutting ties with Rioters at almost all levels of the company where appropriate."

Prior to joining Riot, Roseboro served a similar role at Dropbox as the company's Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. "We’ve been searching for the right person to help us become a positive force for D&I in our industry and beyond, and I’m thrilled to welcome Angela to the team," Riot chief people officer Emily Winkle said. "I know I speak for the entire Riot leadership team when I say that we can’t wait for her to start."

In September 2018, Riot hired former Uber senior vice president of leadership and strategy Frances Frei to help guide the company's internal changes. Riot was sued in November 2018 over allegations of gender discrimination.
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Six months after an in-depth Kotaku report revealed a pervasive "bro culture" at League of Legends studio Riot Games, the company has hired Angela Roseboro, formerly of Dropbox, as its first Chief Diversity Officer.
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And people say video game journalism is a waste of time.
 
sometimes i regret this name and avatar so much

In all seriousness, why do people care about workplace internals so much? They're not overworking people (to my knowledge) and have designed a lot of female champs, etc- the Kotaku article didn't even sound THAT bad, it was "someone rejected muh idea then improved it and resubmitted it BUT WHITE MALE"

I really think Riot's pushing for the female/SJW/non-binary demographic now with all this Twitch Prime shit and diversity quotas. I don't know if they'll get them (it's hard to get people who don't play video games into League- 50 minute matches, lots of things to keep track of) and I think they're worse off for trying.
 
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Annie dijo:
In all seriousness, why do people care about workplace internals so much? They're not overworking people (to my knowledge) and have designed a lot of female champs, etc- the Kotaku article didn't even sound THAT bad, it was "someone rejected muh idea then improved it and resubmitted it BUT WHITE MALE"
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Take a SJW you might know and imagine them in a position that pays them to lord over you for their agenda at your job. They might not overwork you but its another asshole to please in a very constricted work environment.
 
Don't forget that Riot Games is completely funded by Tencent (China), and that this decision is likely a PR stunt that will be cancelled by the owner when this blows up in their faces like every "all-female" League-of-Legends team they try to make a thing.
 
The moment you can afford a corporate SJW parasite is the beginning of the end of creativity.
 
Foxxo dijo:
Don't forget that Riot Games is completely funded by Tencent (China), and that this decision is likely a PR stunt that will be cancelled by the owner when this blows up in their faces like every "all-female" League-of-Legends team they try to make a thing.
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it'll blow up in their faces. like how the housing market will blow up in china's face and end communism once and for all
 
This is rent seeking, period.

How the fuck did (INSERT COMPANY HERE) function before chief diversity officers became a thing?

Just fine, actually. It's just that the demonic spirit of the age demands ever more tributes and sacrifices in the name of Exceptionalist Bullshit.
Remember kids: LEFTISM--NOT EVEN ONCE.
 
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