On 9-27-2025, a LinkedIn poll asked: Do HR and upper management protect toxic managers? Of 24 respondents, 4% strongly disagreed, 21% disagreed, 29% agreed, and 46% strongly agreed. In total, 75% felt HR and management support toxic leaders. Many comments said HR ignored complaints about toxic managers. Dissenters noted positive HR actions; supporters saw HR protecting management over staff.
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