The Toll of Workplace Harm
When Work Pulls You Away From Your Values
Sometimes the hardest part isn't only what happened to you.
It's being asked to stay silent, ignore unfairness, watch someone else be treated badly, or act in a way that doesn't feel right to you.
This can leave people feeling angry, guilty, disconnected, or disappointed in themselves or their workplace.
This can affect many people
Bystanders who stayed silent
People who watched harm happen and felt they couldn't speak up because they were afraid.
Leaders under pressure
Managers pressured to "manage the problem away" rather than address it honestly.
HR professionals in the middle
People caught between policy, power, and care for the people involved.
Workers pressured to accept unfairness
People asked to tolerate treatment they believe is wrong.
People who have lost faith
People who feel they've lost faith in a profession or institution they once believed in.
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If you're going through a really hard time
If things feel overwhelming, or you're struggling to cope and don't feel safe, you don't have to carry this alone. Please reach for support now.