[s33n]

It's honestly shocking to me how people can continue to behave like this, especially in the aftermath of #metoo. I suspect there's just something about being in a position of ultimate privilege that conditions you to think you're invincible until you're not.

[hn_throwaway_99]

Well, right now we are only privy to one side of the story. Indeed, the article goes over the story of how the accuser in this case alleged that she herself was the victim of false sexual harassment allegations, so seems like it's best to reserve judgement until both sides come out.

[bsder]

The primary point of clawing your way to a CEO slot is power.

Once you are in that position:

1) You are going to exercize that power that you finally have.

2) You lose most negative feedback mechanisms as everybody now wants to gain your favor.

Consequently, you continue do things until you do the one that is a bridge too far and get burned.

[Consultant32452]

Those are some pretty strong allegations to make so broadly.

[dboreham]

But extensively covered in literature. E.g. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorcerer%27s_Apprentice

[Creationer]

And yet in other threads here on HN, we're decrying the breakdown of the family, epidemics of loneliness, and low rates of relationships and marriage for young people.

Given that the workplace is now the only place to interact with the opposite sex (for many people), I think it would be healthier to acknowledge it as a relationship foundry, and figure out how to use it to forge healthy adult relationships, whilst avoiding adultery and abuse.

[ralfn]

It's called Tinder. It's better for everyone to just date outside of the office. And if you can't succeed there any success within the office is a hint that maybe power dyanmics and subtle coercion is at play.