Discussion Prompts
To join our discussion share your ideas in response to these questions:
1. Based on your experience within your organization, what methods have you successfully used to increase a sense of belonging in your workplace?
2. What new ideas do you have for enhancing belonging and building trust in your workplace? Could these ideas be adapted for use in other businesses or your local community?
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THE BEGINNING
I think it is PARAMOUNT for us to first define what does "Belonging" mean in the workplace?
What words are synonymous to "Belonging" - member of, included, allied, associated, connected or linked
An employee may have a sense of "belonging" with their colleagues within their field of expertise/department but still feel disconnected within their department and the organization as a whole. Commonalities amongst like minds are easy waters to navigate but how do we promote and affirm "inclusive relationships" for employees?
I submit that the first step is a temperature…
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HR Consultant
Appreciating, Acknowledging and Valuing Uniqueness has been a successful way to increasing belonging in our workplace.
By understanding and appreciating every teammate’s varied strengths, backgrounds, and personalities, we set a robust foundation for true inclusivity.
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My Experience from the Discussion Prompts
Here are some successful methods we’ve implemented to enhance a sense of belonging:
1. Leadership-Driven Inclusion
We trained leaders on inclusive leadership practices, ensuring they actively listen, acknowledge diverse perspectives, and create psychologically safe environments.
Senior leaders regularly host
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HR Consultant
Belonging begins with ACTIVELY listening and giving your peers an opportunity to be heard.
Weekly (monthly, or bi-monthly) half hour check-ins are a good start to allow team members to voice issues and concerns. Participants should journal "buzzwords" taken from what folks are talking about that spark a reaction in yourself to explore in a follow up gathering.
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