Trust in governments and large organizations has declined significantly in recent decades. A 2014 study found that only 45% of US workers trusted their senior leaders, while trust in peers remains higher. Additionally, CEO pay has increased dramatically since the 1990s, growing over 500% while worker pay and inflation increased at a much slower rate. Younger generations also show lower levels of engagement at work compared to older generations. The document advocates for designing with trust in mind through a focus on user needs and simplicity.