The feeling of trust in the workplace can help employees feel safe and comfortable in their environment allowing them to execute their tasks. Trust is a critical part of interacting as humans. Ultimately, establishing trust within the workplace must start from the top of the organization. Top level management that leads with integrity and honesty shows their employees that they can have a sense of security. A work environment with a high level of trust creates a more positive work experience and leads to a more productive workplace! Here are more tips on creating a culture of trust:
Allow more flexibility and give employees a voice
Provide avenues for career advancement
Praise and recognize your employees
Practice empathy when interacting with your employees
A culture built on trust is not optional for businesses. It is essential that businesses create and protect trust in their workplace in order to attract and retain the best talent. Once trust is broken, it is nearly impossible to recover. Therefore, it is critical that once trust is implemented that it is also protected. The goal is to have employees that are connected to the company and feel a sense of belonging and the first way to do that is by establishing workplace trust!
