>>68329297This is a grim reminder of where public opinion lies, at least in the English-speaking sphere I know.
Never with the company's management, inherently. Always with the talents, and only by their good word can the management (both field and upper) be trusted.
This lesson will repeat for every company that fails to put their talents first.
A good friend of mine has a really good one-liner for this:
The talents' morale is the product.