Bungie’s head of HR steps down following reports of toxic workplace culture
Gayle d’Hondt has stepped down as head of HR at Bungie after 14 years, according to IGN. The move comes shortly after the same publication released a report with accounts by former and current Bungie employees painting a picture of a workplace culture that’s both toxic and sexist. In some instances, HR personnel were reportedly unwilling to help complainants and actively protected harmful individuals.
In her email sent to employees and seen by IGN, d’Hondt said she wants to do “everything in [her] power to make sure everyone who works [at Bungie] has a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.” It’s necessary, she added, for the company’s HR team to move forward with membership “largely comprised of people new to Bungie.” d’Hondt didn’t say who would be replacing her, but she told employees in the email that the HR team needs “to be trusted to be [their] advocates — not labeled as ‘enablers’ or seen as company resources who provide bad actors with safe harbor.” It’s also unclear if d’Hondt is leaving the video game developer completely or just moving to a different role.
The former HR head mentioned about her own experience with an abuser at the company, as well: …read more
