How to build trust in the workplace

So what is trust anyway?​

To trust is to have confidence, faith or hope in someone or something. It’s about believing one’s ability and relying on each other to do what we say we’ll do. The relationship between colleagues and bosses is very important as well. Without these, there is no room for trust to grow.
 
Trust is very hard to gain in the modern world. It is very hard to get things done when there is no trust. Nobody wants their boss breathing down their neck, checking on work updates because they don’t trust them.

How to build trust in the workplace?​
After going on so much about trust, how exactly can we ensure that it is present in the workplace? I have listed some ways below that you can follow to work on building trust.

#1 Making expectations clear
The amount of work to be done should be fixed and a deadline should be given for the employees. Everybody should be clear on what is expected of them so that there would be no confusion and miscommunications.
 
If both sides don’t know what each other wants, it can lead to resentment and frustration. If not resolved, it may result in employees leaving the company. Setting certain expectations can prevent that from happening. Some of the steps you can follow are:
 
●     Defining the expectation
●     Using simple language
●     Breaking down the goals
●     Getting feedback
●     Follow up on the assigned task

#2 Be honest and supportive
Even if it might be hard sometimes, be honest with your employees. Tell people the truth rather than what they want to hear.
 
Understand the needs of your employers and be considerate about their feelings. Show your support as an employer so that they know that they can count and rely on you if they need anything. If this relationship can be established, the trust can be built up with time and this would definitely benefit the company in the long run.

#3 Allow employees to take control

Enabling employees to take charge sometimes can also show the trust that you have in them. Allow them to make decisions, it can be as simple as letting them set their own deadlines for the tasks assigned.
 
Employees can learn to be more responsible and take pride in their work, this can also give them a sense of ownership. If a mistake is made, they would then learn from it and ensure that it won’t happen again in the future.

#4 Be consistent

Be consistent, be it with expectations or rewards among co-workers. A double standard is a principle that is applied unequally to different groups of people. If not handled properly in time, it can become a very toxic trait in the work culture. If a person is constantly being treated unfairly and the issue is not addressed and resolved, the employee might shut down their communications and withhold their trust.
 
Double standard can be prevented by:
●     Taking a step back and looking at things from the other party’s perspective
●     Learning to say no
●     Say something about it
 
With all these regulations in place, it’s really not so hard to build trust between co-workers! It’s about putting your people in control and achieving higher levels of performance. With support and the correct leadership guidance, your organization is sure to prosper .

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