• Toxic, inconsistent, and often incompetent leadership
• HR functions as a shield for management rather than a resource for employees
• Concerns raised in good faith are met with deflection, delay, or quiet retaliation
• Performance standards shift depending on who you are and who you report to
• Lack of accountability at the leadership level, despite heavy scrutiny of employees
• Psychological safety is nonexistent once you question decisions or processes
Leadership frequently fails to communicate clearly, document issues honestly, or apply standards consistently. Employees are praised one week and disciplined the next, often without explanation or prior indication of concern. The result is a culture driven by fear, confusion, and favoritism rather than competence or fairness.
