Activision Claimed Company
At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players. read more
Activision Company Culture
Activision Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
Activision's Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A-Happiness
B+Perks & Benefits
B+Diversity
BTeam
BActivision CEO
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Bobby Kotick
58 /100
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Diversity at Activision
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Activision have rated Retention, Outlook, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Activision
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Activision have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Activision eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-22
Activision employees are -22% more likely to recommend Activision as a great place to work
| 22% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 34% | Passives |
| 44% | Detractors |
Working at Activision
Working at Activision is rated average by 14 employees, across various culture dimensions. Activision employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Activision’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Activision was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Activision
B-
Overall Company Culture at Activision is rated B-
Last updated months ago
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Activision ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Activision Employee Reviews
Out of 12 Activision employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Activision improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
Positive Reviews From Activision Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Professionals who are passionate about their craft
- What are some of the best things about your team?I work with great people.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Company has performed well and bonuses have been good.
Activision Company Information
Activision Company Overview
At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.
Activision was founded in 1979 and its current CEO is Bobby Kotick. Since its inception 47 years ago, Activision has grown to 2392 employees.
Activision Mission, Vision & Values
Activision Mission Statement
For more than 35 years, we've been changing the way people play. Today, as Activision Blizzard, we are the world's most successful standalone interactive entertainment company, developing and publishing games based on the world's most beloved entertainment franchises, including Call of Duty®, Destiny, Skylanders®, Guitar Hero®, World of Warcraft®, StarCraft®, Diablo®, and Hearthstone®: Heroes of Warcraft™. We're one of the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies To Work For®" in 2016, and a member of the S&P 500. Our success is no secret: great entertainment experiences start with great people! We pride ourselves on not only attracting the world's best and brightest talent, but also on getting the best out of that talent once they're here. We do this by bringing world-class business processes and rigor to an industry of pure passion and inspired creativity.
Activision Vision Statement
We strive to make the most fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences for our players, who live in a world with many entertainment options.
Activision Values
- It's the people
- Think player first
- Champion DE&I
- Have fun
- Change the Game
| Headquarter | 3100 Ocean Park Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.activision.com |
| Founding Date | 1979 |
| Tel | 301-255-2000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ATVI |
| Jobs | careers.activision.com/ |
| Social Sites |
Activision Employees
Activision has 2392 employees. 14 employees at Activision have reviewed Activision across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 14 Activision employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Activision are pleased with their total compensation at Activision, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Activision are pleased with their team. 14 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Activision are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Activision believe the environment at Activision is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Activision is comfortably fast. About 37% of the employees at Activision work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Activision are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Activision - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Activision KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Activision employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Activision's KPIs and OKRs.
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Activision CEO & Leadership
Activision CEO - Bobby Kotick
58 /100
Activision’s CEO Bobby Kotick started in this role in 1991. Bobby’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Bobby in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Bobby Kotick’s employees rank Activision in the Top 15% for Compensation, in the Top 20% for Happiness, and in the Top 20% for Perks And Benefits. Kotick is generally unpopular with Activision employees, but ranks especially low with Female employees, and by Caucasian employees and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Activision’s competitors, Bobby Kotick ranks below both Konami Digital Entertainment CEO Satoshi Sakamoto and Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot.
Activision Leadership
The Activision Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Bobby Kotick, President Rob Kostich, and Chief Operating Officer Josh Taub
Bobby Kotick CEO / President
Mr. Kotick has been a Director and Chief Executive Officer of Activision, Inc. since February 1991 until July 2008, when... read more
Rob Kostich President
Rob Kostich serves as the President of Activision.
Josh Taub Chief Operating Officer
Josh Taub serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Activision.
Johanna Faries GM, Call of Duty
Johanna Faries serves as the GM, Call of Duty of Activision.
Rob Schonfeld Global Revenue Officer
Rob Schonfeld serves as the Global Revenue Officer of Activision.
Suzie Carr VP & People Officer
Suzie Carr serves as the VP & People Officer of Activision.
Terri Durham SVP & General Counsel
Terri Durham serves as the SVP & General Counsel of Activision.
Dave Stohl EVP, Call of Duty Development
Dave Stohl serves as the EVP, Call of Duty Development of Activision.
Diversity & Inclusion at Activision
Diverse employees at Activision score the company 76/100 across various culture categories, placing Activision in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Activision across various culture dimensions.
It really doesn’t matter how much we love our jobs if we don’t feel safe and aren’t treated with dignity at work. This chapter is all about how we create an environment where everyone feels included. ,What it all comes down to is one simple, yet so important word: Respect. We all want to go to work feeling safe and comfortable when we step through the doors and interact with each other. It’s an absolute necessity in order to work well together and achieve our goals. Each of us is expected to do our part to create a respectful workplace culture – one that is free of unlawful bias, harassment, intimidation, and discrimination of any kind.,,
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Activision Perks & Benefits
Healthcare: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts Televideo Medicine & Life & Disability Family support from Rethink Fertility treatment and family building from Kindbody Mental Health therapy coverage Wealthcare: 401(k) Retirements Savings Plan 529 College Savings Plan Financial Wellness Programs & Resources Time Away: Paid Vacation, Holiday, & Float Days Paid Leaves: Parental, Sick, Compassion Bereavements & Military Discounted gym membership Insurance: Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Critical Illness, Accident, & Whole Life
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Legal Assistance
Activision PTO
Activision's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Activision's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Activision Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Activision applied for 49 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 96% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Activision has a total of 2392 employees
49
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 96% Granted (47 out of 49)
- 2% Denied (1 out of 49)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 49)
- 2% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 49)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Activision Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Activision on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Design | 13% | |
Marketing | 8% | |
Engineering | 8% | |
IT | 4% | |
Other | 17% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 54% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 8% | |
Denver | 4% | |
New York City | 4% | |
Austin | 4% | |
Other | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Activision
What is Activision address?
Activision location is at 3100 Ocean Park Boulevard
Who is the CEO of Activision?
Activision CEO is Bobby Kotick, their score by employees is 58
What is Activision eNPS?
The eNPS for Activision is -22
How many employees work in Activision?
Activision has 2392 employees
Who are Activision competitors?
Activision main competitors are Naughty Dog, Ubisoft, Konami Digital Entertainment
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