In the past year belonging at work has become an increasingly popular topic of conversation for HR and business leaders. In fact, it ranked as a top topic on the Deloitte 2020 Global Human Capital Trends survey, with 79% of organizations considering it important for their success.

But what is belonging at work and how can you as a leader cultivate a culture of belonging that positively impacts your employees? That’s what we answer in our latest research report: the 2021 Culture Report on Belonging at Work.

The Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) defines belonging as an experience of connection, security, and community — it’s about feeling at home in one’s place, without reservation. Our research shows that individuals who feel a sense of belonging at work have higher overall employee engagement. More specifically, those who feel a deep sense of belonging at work are more likely to experience greater job satisfaction, better mental health, higher levels of productivity and lower levels of both fatigue and emotional exhaustion. Belonging is proving to be a critical driver of employee and business performance.

This report investigates the AWI Belonging Model and proves that the five pillars drive belonging, and that belonging drives organizational and individual success. It shows that recognition is a key driver of belonging!

Key findings:

  1. Employees with a strong sense of belonging are 2x more likely to be engaged, productive, committed, and resilient.
  2. The pillars of belonging are feeling welcomed, known, included, supported, and connected.
  3. Recognition can drive every pillar, and is a key driver of belonging overall.

Download this report to learn how you can introduce and drive belonging at work in your organization in this years Culture Report on Belonging at Work.

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