Microsoft execs called out for verbal abuse and sexual harassment in new report Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Microsoft execs called out for verbal abuse and sexual harassment in new report UPDATE: Microsoft responds. News by Victoria Kennedy News reporter Updated on 27 May 2022 32 comments UPDATE 27/05/22: Following our article yesterday, we recieved a reply from Microsoft which reads: "Every reported claim we receive is investigated, and for every claim found substantiated there is clear action taken. This disciplinary action can range from termination, to demotion, loss of pay or bonus, official reprimand, mandatory training, coaching, or combination of some of these." The original story continues below. ORIGINAL 26/05/22: A new report has called out Microsoft executives (both former and current) for their poor behaviour towards staff, including instances of verbal abuse and sexual harassment. Insider (via Windows Central) reported that Microsoft's Alex Kipman (pictured), Terry Myerson and Tom Keane have all been accused of creating a toxic workplace environment during their time with the company. Most notably, and incredibly disturbingly, Kipman (who currently oversees Microsoft's metaverse efforts) is reported to have watched inappropriate footage via a VR headset, which was then projected onto an external screen, while in room full of his colleagues. "In the video that filled the screen, several young women in skimpy clothing frolicked on a bed; an overtly sexualised pillow fight ensued," wrote Insider. An employee went on to describe the scene as "VR porn", saying those present "exchanged confused glances" and several of them (understandably) went on to leave the room. Following this incident, numerous women said the whole situation left them feeling "very uncomfortable". The report goes on to accuse Kipman of fostering "a culture that diminishes women's contributions" and describes an incident where Kipman continually rubbed a female employee's shoulders, even after she deliberately "shrugged her shoulders" in an effort to make him stop and looked "deeply uncomfortable". Meanwhile, Terry Myerson, who formerly oversaw Windows, and Tom Keane, a corporate vice president of the company's Azure cloud-computing business, were also called out in Insider's report for their behaviour. Myerson allegedly had a "meltdown" during a Microsoft event, where he verbally berated "everyone". This reportedly led to his departure from the company in 2018. Keane's story is a similar one, with the former exec being accused of making his employees cry in public and running things like a dictatorship (the result of which saw those affected dub him "King Tom"). Keane was reassigned within Microsoft in January; however he still oversees "hundreds of employees" within the company. Eurogamer has contacted Microsoft for comment on the report. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store