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Research Reveal: The Talent Agenda and the Trust Imperative: Why the Workplace Matters More Than Ever

Written by Engage Employee | Jun 22, 2026 2:14:13 PM

As political and social divides continued to widen, Edelman’s latest Trust Barometer research revealed a powerful and timely insight: the workplace remained one of the few institutions capable of building trust across difference.

In this exclusive session, Francesca Woodhouse unveiled the latest findings from the newly released research, exploring what they meant for today’s talent agenda. From leadership credibility and employee expectations to organisational responsibility in an increasingly polarised world, the keynote challenged HR and business leaders to rethink the role of work in creating connection and stability.

This was more than a research reveal; it offered a strategic lens on why trust had become central to attracting, retaining and engaging talent, and why organisations that got this right were better placed to thrive in the years ahead.