Dive Brief:
- Trust, it seems, is not in abundance at workplaces around the world. A new survey found, in fact, that less than half of full-time workers surveyed globally (in eight countries) between the ages of 19-68 place a "great deal of trust" in their employer, boss or colleagues.
- The EY Global Generations 3.0 survey of over 9,800 full-time workers, ages 19-68, at employers of varying sizes explored a wide variety of HR-related areas including trust in employers, bosses, and teams, as well as the factors behind trust, and lack of trust, in the workplace.
- According to EY, the research, conducted by Harris Poll, reveals a number of actionable opportunities that C-suite executives across the globe can implement to positively enhance trust for their organization, including: CEO transparency, open communications, a diverse and inclusive culture and a commitment to equity and fairness.
Dive Insight:
Karyn Twaronite, EY Global Diversity & Inclusiveness officer, said in a press release that the research offers up a global snapshot of the state of trust in the workplace today, but also looks to offer meaningful insight into what people around the world consider most important.
"Our global research sheds some light on the determinants of trust across generations, including Gen Z," Twaronite says (EY had a second survey devoted specifically to Gen Z, who are between 16 and 18 years old). She said EY found that parents of Gen Z often both positively and negatively impact the level of trust this next wave of talent are looking for in their future employers.
"The impact of this could be far-reaching, so by understanding these factors, and proactively taking action on them, employers, bosses and teams can help to build trust for the workforce of today as well as tomorrow," she said.