In and out

Trust is a foundational element of all high-performance cultures. According to 20 years of research by Great Places to Work, workplaces that score high on trust also finish first in profitability, revenue growth and stock performance.

But not all high trust companies are equal. The more consistent and inclusive an organisation is on key factors related to trust, and the more diverse its demographics, the more likely it is to outperform peers in revenue growth. Organisations that rate in the top quartile for trust enjoy three times the growth of companies in the bottom quartile.

Creating a high trust culture boils down to every employee knowing they can rely on every person around them. It means everyone is committed to performing at a high level and helping their peers achieve as well. People are more willing to experiment, share information and talk openly about issues.

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