While I agree with the statements that HR works for the company, when things are working the interests of the company and employees should align. I appreciate that too often this isn't how HR operates, but I don’t think anyone wants to be misconstrued as implying that Ms. Fowler didn't understand how HR works or that she didn't take all appropriate actions.
> I wanted to stay on the team
...
> it was genuinely in the company's best interest to have me on that team
I read this and the rest of the article as a testiment to Ms. Fowler's work ethic and commitment to her employer and fellow employees.
> I was the common theme in all of the reports I had been making
This is the most disgusting abuse described in the article. Not only did the organization completely fail Ms. Fowler and all employees, but the HR professionals participated in the physiological abuse.
> I wanted to stay on the team
...
> it was genuinely in the company's best interest to have me on that team
I read this and the rest of the article as a testiment to Ms. Fowler's work ethic and commitment to her employer and fellow employees.
> I was the common theme in all of the reports I had been making
This is the most disgusting abuse described in the article. Not only did the organization completely fail Ms. Fowler and all employees, but the HR professionals participated in the physiological abuse.