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Many employees don’t trust their managers, and this is what managers need to do to fix it.

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Why This Matters

Building trust between managers and employees is crucial for improving engagement and productivity in the tech industry. As employee trust declines, addressing this issue can lead to more motivated teams and better business outcomes, ultimately benefiting consumers through enhanced innovation and service quality.

Key Takeaways

It’s not too late to get employees to trust you. Employees are not engaged with their work. According to Gallup’s 2026 State of the Global Workplace report, employee engagement has hit its lowest level since 2020, falling for the second consecutive year. This has cost the world economy an estimated $10 trillion in lost productivity.