Employees do not trust managers
Aug 17 2011
Trust in managers is lacking in today's workplace
A lack of trust between employees and senior managers in the current economic climate is undermining work place morale, finds research.
Of the 1,000 employees questioned in a survey by insurance comparison site Constructaquote.com, 42 per cent admit they do not feel secure in their jobs.
Employees in the capital have the highest levels of insecurity, with 44 per cent of London staff saying they do not trust their boss and 46 per cent feeling insecure about their job.
Of the men surveyed, 42 per cent say they do trust their boss with 34 per cent of women saying the same.
Constructaquote.com chairman Lyndon Wood says, ‘Trust is a big issue right now for businesses across the board and the maxim ‘he who does not trust enough, will not be trusted’ has never been more relevant. Promoting a trusting environment, to build confidence and foster a positive inclusive atmosphere where staff feel valued helps create the essential staff buy-in companies need to succeed.’
Wood adds that there is no ‘quick win’ when it comes to building staff trust, but ‘leadership integrity’ is vital. ‘A boss needs to establish their own integrity before expecting the same from others. This can be done by leading by example, being seen to be fair and by telling the truth even in the most difficult situations. Being visible and communicating with staff and being available and approachable also fosters employee trust and respect.’
He concludes, ‘Quite simply, showing trust makes work more rewarding for employees, which in turn will produce rewards for the company.’
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