b'Trust in Managers vs. Trust in Company LeadershipWhen we look through a broader lens Overall, Do You Trust Yourat trust in company leaders, trust is stillmuch lower than it needs to be. Back in Company Leaders?2023, we found that an encouraging70% trusted their company leaders. Yes No Some, but not allToday? Just 58% of respondents agree.Employees are the least trusting group, Employeeswith almost half reporting trust insome, but not all company leaders.Managers are slightly more trusting, Managerswith nearly 6 in 10 expressing full trustin leadership.0 10 20 30 40 50 60In 2023, 70% trusted their company leaders.Today? Just 58% of respondents agree. However, at the executive level, 85% of C-suite leaders report trusting companyleadershipa stark contrast to the employee experience. Executives may befostering a culture of trust among themselves, but as weve seen throughout thisyears report, their efforts are not always resonating with their overall workforce.Trust and accountability go hand-in-hand. With trust at an all-time low, its notsurprising people feel their company leaders dont always hold employeesaccountable. When asked if their company leaders do a good job of holdingemployees accountable, nearly half of overall respondents disagreed.The Role of Work Model in TrustThe way we work has changed dramatically in recent years. Organizations are stillrefining their approach to hybrid, remote, and in-office work, trying to balancepreferences with business needs. Whileflexibility remains a priority, employeesand leaders are experiencing it in verydifferent ways.Organizations risk misalignment andfrustration without a clear strategy forbalancing preferences, engagement,and business needs. Through this shift,Almost half prefer a many find themselves in unexpectedhybrid work model. work models.38 ENGAGE 2025'