HR Connection blog

Humans are social animals, and the energy and trust they build from social interactions have long been the bedrock of successful team building, collaboration, and the creation of exceptional outcomes. In the workplace, connection arises when people engage in something bigger than themselves, have a sense of belonging to the organization, and share its values and mission with people they trust.

Trust is most easily defined as reliance on another person’s integrity. Psychologically, the need for trust arises from our interdependence with others. The presence of trust implies respect, cooperation, and honesty. But it also implies risk. Trust is abstract and intangible. It can be very fragile and, once lost, it is not easily reestablished.