21 Jan 2025

2025 Edelman Trust Barometer

The Edelman Trust Barometer report published in the last few days highlighted "a significant move towards accepting aggressive measures, driven by political polarisation and growing fears, which have fostered a pervasive sense of grievance." Read the full report now!

The research was conducted between 25 October and 16 November 2024. 

Here are the top ten findings of the report: 

  • Majority hold grievances against government, business, and the rich 
  • Widespread grievance erodes trust 
  • Globalisation, recession, 
and technology fears are heightened 
  • Fear of discrimination surges 
  • The majority lack optimism for the next generation 
  • Low income mired in distrust 
  • 4 in 10 approve of hostile activism 
  • High sense of grievance puts pressure on business 
  • CEOs: Take action where you can make a difference and improve performance 
  • Business cannot do it alone: All institutions must help build trust to address grievance 

Click here to download the full report. 

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