Report to measure trust in govts, businesses and media – Saudi Gazette

Report to measure trust in govts, businesses and media – Saudi Gazette

The following are the most prominent results of the study:The Most Credible Source Is Employer Communications - We knew that government and media had trust challenges going into the crisis.. The Most Relied-on Source of Information Is Mainstream News Organizations - The major news outlets are relied upon nearly twice as much as global health organizations (WHO) or national health organizations (CDC).. Employers are expected to update information regularly on COVID-19, with 63 percent asking for daily updates, 20 percent wanting communications several times a day.. There is twice as much trust in a combined business/government effort than in government combatting the virus alone (45 percent versus 20 percent).. High Expectations of Business to Act - Seventy-eight percent of respondents expect business to act to protect employees and the local community.. Employers Must Share Information - Employees want clarity on everything from how many colleagues have contracted the virus (57 percent) to how the virus is affecting the organization's ability to operate (53 percent)..