Trust Fall: How Workplace Relationships Fail Us (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780520387362)

How do millions of Americans navigate today's demanding and unpredictable work terrain without the protection of strong labor laws, unions, or a reliable social safety net? They turn to trusted colleagues and supervisors to help navigate the chaos. But is interpersonal trust truly a solution, or just another source of vulnerability?

In Trust Fall, sociologist Sarah Mosseri delves into the intricate web of workplace trust. Drawing on years of immersive research across diverse industries--from bustling restaurants and tech startups to marketing agencies and ride-hail circuits--she reveals how the very bonds workers rely on to manage instability and insecurity often deepen their exposure to risk and exploitation.

Blending vivid storytelling with sharp sociological insight, Trust Fall reveals the seduction and costs of workplace trust. It gives readers the language to recognize and challenge the unspoken bargains workers make to belong, thrive, and survive in today's precarious labor landscape.

Author: Sarah Mosseri
ISBN-10: 0520387368
ISBN-13: 9780520387362
Publisher: University of California Press
Language: English
Published: 11/11/2025
Pages: 285
Format: Hardcover