Trust is the foundation of workplace relationships

It isn’t easy to build trust and is certainly more difficult to rebuild it.
In the previous article, I had recounted how one employee was vitiating the atmosphere at the workplace by constantly backbiting and complaining about the office as well as the boss. However, when asked, he mentioned nothing of being dissatisfied and insisted on the...

Trust, a major issue in any organisation, cannot be measured but has commercial consequences

My friend owns a small business that employs about 35 people.
The management staff consists of a senior management committee, a set of designers and some junior associates. While the workplace environment is mildly competitive, employees enjoyed their jobs and are excited by the prospects a firm of...

Personal value systems make up corporate ethics; so lead by example

Early in my career, while working on a culture survey for a client, I understood what strong values mean and the importance of honesty to become truly successful. Here is the story. The CEO of the company came from an entrepreneurial family. His father owned a small factory that manufactured electrical components. The CEO had...