Broken promises: Why American workers are losing faith in workplaces

By 2025, trust in American workplaces had eroded across every level, from hiring to leadership. LiveCareer’s The Trust Deficit Report highlights widespread skepticism fueled by ghost job postings, biased performance reviews, office gossip, and unreliable managers. This systemic breakdown has left employees cautious, collaboration strained, and organisational stability threatened, revealing that confidence, once lost, is difficult to restore.

Broken promises: Why American workers are losing faith in workplaces
By 2025, trust in American workplaces had eroded across every level, from hiring to leadership. LiveCareer’s The Trust Deficit Report highlights widespread skepticism fueled by ghost job postings, biased performance reviews, office gossip, and unreliable managers. This systemic breakdown has left employees cautious, collaboration strained, and organisational stability threatened, revealing that confidence, once lost, is difficult to restore.