This is a perfect read if you are in a hurry and just have 2-3 mins to spend on reading. The article covers why high trust organizations are 2.5X more likely to be a high performing organization and the kind of ROI companies can expect from their investment in building a high trust culture. It also sums up work from other authors and reports and hence is a very concise and informative article on the importance of trust.

Key facts:

1. Those working in high-trust companies enjoyed their jobs 60% more and were 70% more aligned with their organization’s purpose.
2. Mutual respect, inclusion and transparency are the building blocks of building trust.
3. Employees in high-trust companies are more productive and innovative and therefore can expect up to 17% more compensation for their efforts