The 2013 Edelman Trust Barometer, the firm’s 13th annual trust and credibility survey, reported on a serious crisis of confidence in leaders of both business and government.

Richard Edelman, CEO of Edelman PR, stated: “Less than one fifth of the general public believe business leaders and government officials will tell the truth when confronted with a difficult issue. There also is a growing trust gap between institutions and their leaders – globally, trust in business is 32 points higher than trust in business leaders to tell the truth; trust in government is 28 points higher than it is for government officials.”

The report recommends “Inclusive Management” for CEOs and government officials.

For more information: www.trust.edelman.com