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The Science of Trust in the Workplace

November 27, 2020 by Willa Rubin Leave a Comment

Trust in the workplace doesn’t come from authority or job titles: there’s evidence that trust is a simple product of gratitude, validation, and understanding. And that this trust leads to greater efficiency, bonding, and the desire to please—all of which can improve and transform any workplace.

A comprehensive 2017 study noted that verbal, expressed gratitude in 129 pairs of adults led to significant increases in oxytocin.

trust in the workplace(Source: Brain Facts) Oxytocin is released from the pituitary gland (in orange).

Oxytocin is a hormone responsible for social and romantic bonding and creates a pleasurable sensation that comes to be associated with the person who triggers it.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could give some to your manager?Continue Reading

Filed Under: Company Culture, Remote Teams Tagged With: Autonomy at Work, Collaboration, Communication at Work, Intrinsic Motivation, Self-Reflection, Small Teams, trust in the workplace

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