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But beneath this image of triumph, subtle signals of discomfort had been accumulating for months. They began noticing how certain employees—primarily men—dominated meetings, interrupted female colleagues, explained concepts everyone already knew, and instinctively took credit. The protagonist meticulously documented these observations—over 47 incidents of men speaking over women in a month, and an imbalance in promotions—63% of which had gone to men in the past year despite women comprising over half the workforce.
A weekend was spent analyzing HR data, fueling a growing realization that these issues weren't mere anomalies; they were embedded in the company's culture. These figures weren’t just numbers—they were an indictment of systemic gender bias and unfair practices.