We’re Facing a Crisis of Trust at Work
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Trust is foundational to every prosperous human relationship, including with our co-workers. High levels of trust in the workplace generate engagement, productivity, team cohesion, a greater sense of purpose, and commitment to the organization’s goals and values.
But we’re facing a crisis of trust in today’s workplace. According to Betterworks research, only 32% of employees trust their organization’s leadership and only 26% trust HR.?
What can you do to close the trust gap? The most critical element driving trust in the employee experience is a sense of fairness. Find out how to foster fairness to drive trust at work.
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Guide: Focus on Fairness to Close the Trust Gap
Trust is at its lowest point since 2014, according to the Edelman Trust Barometer. Betterworks’ 2023 State of Performance Enablement research confirms that employees’ trust in their organizations, leadership, and HR is lagging. But when fairness is a major component of the employee experience, you can rebuild trust through performance management processes that employees view as unbiased.
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“Besides the obvious indicators — the success and growth of your business — performance-enabled organizations share a few distinct characteristics: They value human connection and relationships, and their company culture is marked by high degrees of trust and respect. HR leaders use data and insights to help managers understand the complete employee picture and make concerted efforts to reduce bias and build trust."
— ?“ Make Work Better : Revolutionizing How Great Bosses Lead, Give Feedback, and Empower Employees,” by Doug Dennerline and Jamie Aitken
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