Nintendo and Carter are currently being investigated by the National Labor Relations Board for harassment. The company outsources a chunk of its workers, including the ones reporting the issues, from a contracting company called Aerotek, which has rebranded into Aston Carter. Now, Nintendo of America isn’t the only one at fault. Others have also been called “overly sensitive” if they said anything against the company. Perpetrators have also threatened to have their victims fired if the latter reported it. Workers have said that they were further mistreated after they spoke to higher-ups about their issues. Reporting inappropriate conduct isn’t welcome, either. Pay is likewise unequal, favoring more compensation towards men than women. One called the environment a “frat house” filled with men. Other female workers have reported cases of stalking and unwanted sexual advances, including being asked what color their panties were during company events. Unfortunately, the problems for women in the company only start there. While some are focused externally, like discussing which Pokémon is the best to have sex with, some comments are more targeted, like saying that it’s “a shame” that Hannah is a lesbian. One tester, whom the report names as Hannah, reveals a litany of inappropriate sexually charged comments. A ‘frat house’Įarlier this week, Kotakubrought a series of cases to light straight from past Nintendo of America employees.
Like other developers, Nintendo is investigating a flurry of sexual misconduct allegations coming to light recently. However, besides the naturally steep point of entry for prospective workers in gaming, everyone has to reckon with a pervasive problem plaguing the industry: It’s just not inclusive. Working at Nintendo must be a dream for every child from the 90s. SEE ALSO: Jony Ive leaves Apple to start own design firm On the other hand, it’s also exciting to speculate who Ive is lending a designer’s hand to next. Though the company will likely stay away from drastic changes, it’s still exciting to see how Apple might evolve away from Ive’s influence.
Regardless, this is the first time in a long while that Apple is not working with Ive. Paying the design firm US$ 100 million, Apple prohibited Ive from taking on other clients if the former deemed new clients as competitors.Īs such, it’s possible that Ive wants to take on new clients outside of Apple, leading to a non-renewal. Though nothing is confirmed, the exit was reportedly because of Apple’s limitations on LoveFrom.
Ive has quite officially parted ways with Apple.
As reported by the New York Times, LoveFrom has decided not to renew their contract with Apple. However, things have started tumbling down. The Apple and Ive connection remained, albeit not in name. Though the designer officially stepped down from his position three years ago, Ive continued to work with Apple as a client for his design firm, LoveFrom. Didn’t Ive already leave Apple years ago? Yes and no. Now, if you’ve followed Apple and its internal movements over the years, you might be getting a feeling of déjà vu. After years and years of working together, Apple and Jony Ive are officially calling it quits. However, all good things must come to an end. Formerly the company’s Chief Design Officer, Ive is responsible for Apple’s iconic looks. Besides Steve Jobs, there is no other more recognizable name throughout Apple’s contemporary history than Jony Ive.
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