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Ferrer’s actions weren’t just a crime against an organization; they were a betrayal of the social contract that enables workplaces to function. When we go to work, we expect mutual trust. We rely on the assumption that everyone is playing by the same rules. When that trust is violated, the consequences go far beyond financial losses. It breeds suspicion, diminishes morale, and forces institutions to tighten controls, further alienating employees. This creates a vicious cycle: as we address betrayal with more technical barriers, we fail to recognize the human complexities that are the root of the problem.
