Why Trust Collapsed—and 5 Steps to Fix It by 2026 Dive into Dr. Jonathan H. Westover’s analysis of the 2025 trust crisis and learn why skepticism became the default in workplaces—and how to fix it by 2026. This 5-minute explainer breaks down key findings from LiveCareer's Trust Deficit report (ghost jobs, weaponized 360 reviews, rampant gossip, managerial distrust), explains how credibility collapsed across the employee lifecycle, and offers a concise evidence-based playbook: transparency in hir