Toxic bosses: why do companies protect managers who make working life hell?

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What happened

Bullying, manipulation and intimidation can destroy lives, yet abusive authoritarians continue to rise to the top.

How do they get away with it – and can they be brought to heel?

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:53:33 UTC.

Why it matters

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  • Guidance or commentary from the companies and policymakers involved

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  1. Toxic bosses: why do companies protect managers who make working life hell?

  2. Japanese companies are paying older workers to sit by a window and do nothing—while Western CEOs demand super-AI productivity just to keep your job

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