There are steps you (or a loved one who is struggling) can take to increase the sense of belonging. You can also build connections by helping other people feel included. If you notice that someone ...

In fact, there once was a time when it was easier for individuals to feel a sense of belonging during everyday life. People lived in stable communities, connected with the land, in relationship ...

inclusion and sense of belonging. The committee has identified two strategic goals to move the division forward in our efforts to create an inclusive community. Goal One: Increase retention of ...

The best way to increase employees' sense of belonging in the workplace is to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach to benefits, the study found. "We're increasingly seeing employees demand and ...

There are a number of things leaders can do to foster a greater sense of belonging during this time of increased vulnerability. 1. Give your employees space in their schedules. As counterintuitive ...

As of 2024, students in grades 3-5 were below annual sense of belonging targets by two percentage points and have been since spring 2022, but have increased since spring 2023. Students in grades 6 ...

Higher-ed associations offer training on how to increase students’ sense of belonging, and philanthropies are encouraging colleges’ efforts with grants. Belmont University, in Nashville ...

Remember: Belonging isn’t just a nice-to-have cultural attribute. I believe it’s a must-have, especially during a period of unprecedented turnover and looming economic uncertainty. The Fast ...

“Belonging is such a basic need," said Johnson. In this 2 by 10 approach, teachers chat with some of their students for just a couple minutes a day for a couple of weeks about everything from ...

According to a 2021 Deloitte report, employees who feel a strong sense of belonging demonstrate a 56% increase in job performance and a 50% reduction in turnover risk. AI tools such as sentiment ...