Building Trust in A Work Environment Through Human Relations and Values

Trust is very essential for realizing the aims, objectives, vision and mission of an organization. Trust in a work environment promote good team spirit, peace, high productivity, all round well-being for individuals and the company. The presence of trust in a work environment leads to efficiency, effectiveness and high return on investments. It also ensure good rapport and camaraderie between workers across different levels. This paper attempts to discuss the importance of trust in a work environment, its concept, construct and model. It also highlights causes of mistrust and strategies for building trust in a workplace. It recommends that managers should promote trust between workers and their clients for organizational wellbeing and growth.