DIB: Belonging

Learn why belonging is crucial for building a meaningful organizational culture.

Belonging

On the topic of diversity and inclusion, we often fail to recognize that just because someone is part of our organization doesn’t mean that they feel a sense of belonging. Everyone can think of a moment when they felt like they didn’t belong. It’s not a feeling we forget in a hurry, because it hurts.

A fundamental need

Belonging is a feeling and therefore is a far more powerful force than any diversity and inclusion strategy could ever be.

It is a fundamental human need, a word that translates across any language or culture, and a feeling that every human is wired to want.

It is why most individuals belong to some social, religious, or community group, and this ...

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