When leadership tried to use policy as cover to push someone out unfairly, I wouldn't sign off on it. And when an employee tried to game the system, I held the line there too. I answer to both the company and its people, and I won't let either one be used to harm the other.
More people experience this than they realize.
You hold both the company and its people fairly, refusing to let either harm the other.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.