GoKawiilStudy: Only 13% of Gen Z Workers Say Most People Can Be Trusted
A political scientist at Washington University in St. Louis found that just 13% of Gen Z respondents believe most people can be trusted, while 74% agreed that 'you can't be too careful' when dealing with others. Researchers attribute this low trust to formative experiences shaping the youngest members of today's workforce.
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Trust levels shape how employees engage with managers, collaborate with colleagues, and buy into workplace culture, so a generation entering jobs with deep skepticism could complicate hiring, retention, and leadership strategies. Employers may need to rethink transparency and communication practices to bridge this trust gap as Gen Z becomes a larger share of the labor force.
- Just 13% of Gen Z believes most people can be trusted, per new research.
- 74% of Gen Z respondents say caution is necessary in dealing with others.
- Low trust levels could reshape how companies approach management and workplace culture.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-09-17
Published there as: “Gen Z doesn’t trust anyone—especially their bosses, data shows”
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