It’s disappointing to see how deeply unethical behavior has become normalized in certain parts of Corporate Affairs. The HRBP who should be a neutral advocate for employees has instead chosen to protect friends, silence those who report harassment and abuse, and use false camaraderie and guilt to discourage accountability.
By enabling this kind of conduct, what the company itself calls “orange and red behaviors,” he’s not just protecting the wrong people; he’s fueling a toxic culture that’s creating real legal and ethical risk.
It’s also concerning that hotline reports appear to end up with the same small circle in Legal, where they quietly disappear without follow-up or action.
Until meaningful change happens, take a good look at who’s in leadership and ask how they got there. Often, it’s been at the expense of others who tried to do the right thing.
If you think this culture is limited to one department, think again. It’s spreading across the organization, unchecked.