GoKawiilEdelman Survey: Coworker Trust Hits Record Low
Edelman's long-running trust survey found that trust among coworkers has dropped to its lowest level since the survey began. The firm links the decline to broader instability in the global economy that appears to be spilling into workplace relationships.
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Lower trust among colleagues could affect collaboration, morale and retention, though the survey itself does not quantify these downstream effects. The finding suggests that macroeconomic uncertainty may be reshaping how employees relate to one another, not just how they view employers or institutions.
- Edelman's survey shows coworker trust at its lowest recorded level.
- The decline is linked to broader global economic upheaval.
- Reduced trust at work could have implications for collaboration and morale.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-06
Published there as: “Coworkers say they distrust each other more than ever”
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