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The Value of Trust
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The Value of Trust

A lack of trust can not only deal a blow to a company’s culture, but it can also negatively impact employee productivity, engagement and ultimately retention.

Susan Ladika
SHRM, 2021
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One in three workers doesn’t trust his or her employer – and it translates into poor employee engagement, retention and productivity. A timely article in HR Magazine from writer Susan Ladika outlines trust-building practices and traits that leaders, managers and HR professionals can adopt. The article includes recommendations for monitoring remote workers with respect.

Take-Aways

  • Trust is fundamental to a healthy, productive workplace.
  • Conversely, lack of trust can hamper productivity, engagement, retention, innovation, agility and resilience.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic amplified the need for trust in the workplace.

About the Author

Susan Ladika is a freelance writer based in Tampa, Florida.

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