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So the fourth element in engaging employees is ……Trust

The values of a company’s leaders will always be disseminated down through an organisation. If leaders have integrity and make good on their promises they will build up trust from their staff. Leaders must set good examples in how they deal with people and the quality of work they require. They need to be sure to practice what they preach. Values that are put together in a management meeting and then just stuck on the wall make a poor impression. Initially they will be treated with scepticism, and later ignored or held up to ridicule if management is seen not to live up to them.

So if you want to improve productivity and engagement in your company these four principles are a good place to start. Here is a reminder of what they are

• Leadership
• Line management
• Voice
• Trust

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