THE platform addressing experiences of toxic leadership through storytelling and research
What we do
VENT brings together multidisciplinary collaborators, survivors, and technology to reduce the impact of toxic leadership on individuals, communities, businesses, and the environment. Through educational campaigns, research, and powerful storytelling, VENT sheds light on real experiences, offering insights to inspire change!
How aware are you?
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What guides us
Courage
Every and any step you take away from accepting and normalizing bad treatment at work shows courage. It is brave to consider change, to take a break, to reach out for help, to tell family and friends, to educate yourself and others, go public or to anonymously contribute to research.
Inclusion
There is no sustainability without diversity and no diversity without inclusion. At VENT individuals of all backgrounds, ages, sexual identities and abilities are welcomed and valued as equal contributors, bringing to light diverse perspectives and experiences of dysfunctionality in a workplace.
Collaborations
Together, as survivors, researchers, and professionals, we stand united to raise awareness about toxic leadership. Our collaborative efforts foster solidarity and empowerment to prevent misuse of power, combat its aftermath and champion ethical leadership across workplaces.
Real Stories of toxic leadership
At VENT, we use storytelling to illuminate the profound impact of toxic leadership. Read personal accounts or watch animated adaptations of these experiences. Our stories are drawn from diverse individuals worldwide, ensuring anonymity while highlighting common patterns of abuse across various industries. Trigger Warning: This content may be triggering as it addresses themes of violence and harassment in the workplace.
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Watch our short cartoons and hear people's experiences of toxic leadership.
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Speak up - become the next target
You have been working for this company for years, and grew tired of the unhealthy culture normalizing gossip and bullying. As you witness multiple people get hurt, you decide to speak up in hope of making a difference. The only difference is how you are treated now. You become the new target. Next in line to have their reputation and future at the company destroyed.
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Forced to run a fake investigation
You are a respected professional with over 20 years experience. You’ve been a loyal and recognized employee for a decade. New leadership comes on board and suddenly the bullies run loose. You are sucked into an investigation designed to devalue, discard and humiliate you. All shortly before you can legally retire.
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Friends to foes
You join a new team, start a new life. You make a work friend who becomes a mentor and a friend only to one day turn on you and try to get you in big trouble. You become a target of threats, a topic of gossip. The leadership knows but doesn’t stop the bully. The HR tells you to “deal with it”.
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