The emerging ethos - even in the highly competitive entertainment world - is: No one should have to take "this" to earn a living. The "this" is putting up with allegedly abusive behavior by the higher-ups or the powerful who loop in.
The latest career to collapse beccause of contentions about unacceptable conduct is that of Broadway and film producer Scott Rudin.
As The Washington Post reports, Rudin is stepping down from his roles in the entertainment business. He has been accused of bullying and rages. Those have been said to include throwing objects at subordinates.
Unlike others sidelined by the new demands for respectful treatment of employees, Rudin has done a mea culpa. Yes, he indicates he is going to work on himself.
On Broadway he produced the hit "To Kill a Mockingbird." In film, he gave us the provocative "No Country for Old Men."
The tipping point in the unraveling of Rudin's career probably had been Karen Olivio's refusing to continue with the musical "Moulin Rouge!" because of Rudin's behavior.
In the UK, both at Deloitte and KPMG, executives have stepped down because of accusations of creating a "toxic" workplace.
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