According to Gallup: 
96% of engaged employees DO trust management.
However: 65% of the workforce are currently NOT engaged.
Practice the 4C’s of Building Trust in the Workplace
1. Communication:
- Be willing to be vulnerable – considered the root of authenticity and the first step in building trusting relationships.
- Set goals, priorities and expectations – check in with your team regularly to ensure these are on track.
- Encourage team members to own problems and discuss solutions they will implement.
- Keep the team updated on new or additional information.
2. Consistency:
- Create an inclusive work environment where people can be their authentic selves and contribute their best talents.
- Notice when team behaviors are off track and correct them.
- Schedule regular touch base times with each team member.
- Be real, share truth, eliminate sugar coating.
3. Caring
- Spend time with your team – get to know them as individuals; make personal connections.
- Understand the leadership style each individual requires and responds to; avoid mismanaging, micromanaging or delegating too soon or too late.
- Open up and share information on the company; keep your team updated on information or changes.
- Let your team know you are available for them.
4. Celebrate
- Celebrate a job well done – give credit where it is due.
- Notice when people are doing things right and provide recognition.
- Look for untraditional milestones to celebrate to mix things up.
