My coworker was an extremely hard worker and a great motivator. He managed a small team of entry-level IT professionals and made an enormous impact on the organization over the last several months. One slip-up by a staff member on his team resulted in his termination. My boss opted for the “make an example of him” route and called a big meeting in the early hours of the morning to chew him out and fire him in front of everyone else.
This is a contract position, and as a result of my bosses' actions, 4 other staff members put in their two weeks today, with one quitting on the spot. The contracting agency has sided with my coworker, and they're investigating my bosses' actions. Luckily, the group cohesion within my department is strong, and my coworker has been given a ton of leads/recommendations for other jobs.
I'm at the end of my rope with my boss. I've already started applying to new positions.