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How Are We Fulfilling the Human Need for Social Belonging in the Workplace?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Social belonging is an essential human need, deeply ingrained in our nature. However, 40% of individuals report feeling isolated at work, leading to decreased organizational commitment and engagement. In the U.S., businesses invest nearly $8 billion annually in diversity and inclusion (D&I) training, yet these efforts often fall short by overlooking the crucial need for genuine inclusion. In this paper we review the importance of belonging and evolution of various methods and research studies in this field.

Source: Journal of Business Diversity

DOI: 10.33423/jbd.v25i1.7601

Authors: Melanie Cluley, Elzotbek Rustambekov, Joseph Trendowski

Institutions: Bryant University, Olivet Nazarene University

Language: English

Topic: Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4409646356

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