•No regard for employee wellbeing – repeated failures to support staff during challenging times or personal struggles
• Toxic workplace culture – cliques, gossip, bullying, and passive-aggressive behaviour are common and rarely dealt with
• Lack of support or respect – staff are routinely ignored, dismissed, or excluded when raising legitimate concerns
• Poor management – many in leadership roles lack basic communication, emotional intelligence, or leadership skills
• Some managers should not be in positions of power – power is often misused, with no accountability or professionalism
• Blatant double standards – a “do as I say, not as I do” culture where management breaks rules they enforce on others
• Punished for being human – staff are penalised or judged harshly for simply talking, smiling, or trying to stay positive during work
• No career progression – zero support for growth or development; hard work is overlooked, and promotions are based on favouritism
• Hostile communication – being spoken to in a rude, dismissive, or condescending manner is treated as normal
• Failure to honour legal entitlements – breaks, rest periods, and fair treatment are inconsistently applied or ignored entirely
• Toxic colleagues enabled – unprofessional or harmful behaviour goes unchecked, often rewarded, while good people leave
• Morale is consistently low – high staff turnover, burnout, and a sense of helplessness among those who stay
