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The environment is built on fear. The manager utilizes intimidation tactics, explicitly telling the team that he has extensive connections in the industry; he implies that he will find out if anyone is looking for a new job and will retaliate against them. This, combined with emotional blackmail claiming he is "fighting for your promotion," makes staff feel trapped.
Workload distribution is inequitable, and the high-pressure environment has caused physical health issues for multiple colleagues. Despite this, HR has been completely unresponsive. The manager has openly stated that reporting him is useless because HR will not punish him—and so far, he is right.