In a work place the feeling of distrust is like a knife at your back. Distrust in discussing ideas, about workplace or their seniors would mean a place full of fears. Getting caught red hand in such an enviroment for voicing your opinion would be the biggest fear factor for any employee. The freedom to not speak out your mind makes employees uncomfortable and builds suspicion among themselves. Also if colleagues have a habit of stealing ideas would make them very cautious and will always maintain distance to guard themselves.

This can turn out to be a work place stress to the employees as they get the feeling that how much ever they struggle, their ideas are not seeing the light.When employees get busier by backstabbing rather than implementing their ideas they give up and just fear to express.