Overview
- France Inter amplifies La Provence’s reporting that toxic management functions as a system distinct from individual harassment, marked by constant performance pressure that can erode dignity.
- Cited data indicate that about one in three employees in France reports exposure to harmful managerial practices, with psychosocial risks costing PACA employers an estimated €150–200 million each year.
- A Marseille ex-manager recounts 18 months of unrealistic targets, shifting priorities, public criticism, isolation, and after‑hours demands that ended in medical leave and antidepressant treatment.
- Experts warn that upbeat corporate images can mask harmful practices and that HR responses may minimize alerts, complicating recognition and intervention.
- Reported impacts on employers include higher turnover and absenteeism, productivity losses sometimes nearing 40%, and reputational damage, as legal attention to these organizational harms begins to grow.