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A Debate about the Great Decoupling: Restoring Trust in the Modern Workplace
This research explores "The Great Decoupling," a long-term erosion of the bond between American employers and their staff characterized by declining institutional trust and a shift toward transactional relationships. This phenomenon is driven by economic financialization, technological advancement, and regulatory changes that have transferred financial risks from corporations to individual workers. Consequently, employees face increased job instability and stagnating wages, leading many to diversify their income through side ventures while organizational loyalty plummets. To counteract these…
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