2013 Edelman Trust Barometer continues the trend for employees

Executive Summary: 2013 Edelman Trust Barometer by

Consider the figures above in the context of the trend – with the 2012 Edeleman Trust Barometer – showing that for the first time regular employees had more credibility than CEOs. (And that was created by a jump of 16 points to 50%, was biggest rise for employee trust since 2004).

But then are you surprised the CEO’s position is eroded when you have middle managers complaining about the lack of initiative in co-dependent corporate cultures which punish initiative and reward obedience at every turn?