Last week, we learned that Ebba Ljungerud, CEO of Paradox Interactive, had stepped down and was replaced by Fredrik Wester. Ljungerud cited “differences of opinion on the company’s future strategies” as the reason for his resignation. It seems that the company’s troubles are not limited to differences of opinion.

Swedish-based technology site breakit.se posted a story about a survey of Paradox employees. The survey results indicate that there are some problems with the approach to employees.

The survey, conducted by unions Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer, surveyed 133 of Paradox’s 400 employees in Sweden. Forty-four percent of those surveyed said they had been “mistreated.” From the point of view of female employees, this rate increases to 69%. “Aggressive approaches are a systematic and widespread problem in Paradox. There is a perception that the perpetrators at the executive level are protected by the company.”

This report was presented on August 30th to Paradox Human Resources Manager Marina Hedman and then-CEO Ebba Ljungerud. Shortly after that came the news that Ljungerud had resigned. However, Paradox officials say there is no link between the report and Lujngerud’s resignation.

Following this report, Paradox officials announced that they would cooperate with an independent body to conduct both a thorough review of business processes and a detailed employee survey. We will see how this study works, what steps are taken in paradox in the coming period.