The Edelman Trust Barometer - Trust at Work

1. Trust at Work is a fundamental rebalancing of the employee employer relationship, shifting from top-down control to one that emphasizes employee empowerment.
2. Globally, “my employer” (75 percent) is significantly more trusted than NGOs (57 percent), business (56 percent), government (48 percent) and media (47 percent).
3. More than three-quarters (76 percent) say they want CEOs to take the lead on change instead of waiting for the government to impose it.
4. 73 percent believe a company can take actions that both increase profits and improve economic and social conditions in the community where it operates.
5. 67 percent of employees expect their employers to have a greater purpose and desire to have a job that creates a meaningful societal impact. 
6. Australian employees who have trust in their employer demonstrate greater advocacy (80%), loyalty (71%), engagement (69%) and commitment (87%).

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