12 Science-Based Tips to Build Trust in The Workplace [Video]

As Stephen Covey once noted, “trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.”

But in today’s fast-paced, often remote work environments, building and maintaining trust can be challenging.

Fear not! We’ve compiled 12 science-backed strategies to help you cultivate a high-trust workplace, no matter your work setup. 

Trust is the bedrock of all healthy relationships, including those at work. When trust is high, communication flows freely, collaboration thrives, and innovation flourishes. It creates an environment where employees feel safe to take risks, share ideas, and work together towards common goals.

Research by neuroscientist Paul J. Zak has quantified the profound impact of trust on workplace performance and employee well-being. His work has found that compared to low-trust companies, employees at high-trust organizations report:

These statistics paint a clear picture: trust is a powerful driver of both …