The key to successful diversity and inclusion? Belongingness
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If diversity is being offered a seat at the table, and inclusion is having a voice, belongingness is the ability to be heard.
It’s the listening, the welcoming of diverse opinions, the lively but supportive debates. Encouraging this from senior leadership and ensuring they prioritize this practice throughout all conversations and interactions, both amongst each other and in front of and with other staff, is how it permeates throughout the entire workforce.
And it works – a study conducted by BetterUp found that employees who feel a strong sense of belonging in their workplace perform 56 percent better, take 75 percent less sick days, and the workforce overall has a 50 percent reduction in turnover risk compared to peers with a low sense of belonging.