Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. According to EY’s Belonging Barometer, 75% of respondents have felt excluded at work and 63% of respondents across generations ...

It’s no secret that people are leaving education and other industries in record-breaking high numbers due to work-related anxiety, stress and burnout. Belonging is the antidote that all business ...

More and more, Americans are feeling isolated at work and in their local communities, according to a new report from the Center for Inclusion and Belonging. It is affecting much more than their mental ...

Belonging is highly significant to individuals with disabilities opting to return to work after a prolonged medical absence. Think about how most of us without a disabling condition or illness want to ...

After listening to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, I could no longer see belonging as optional or peripheral. It became sacred.

Who remembers seeing a teacher for the first time at a local supermarket? There might be some initial disorientation, but what usually follows is a rush of excitement. Like you’ve just seen a ...

Most of us are familiar with the notion of belonging. We can point to places or times in our lives where we have felt it (or, more painfully, felt its absence). There is a common-sense definition and ...

Humans are social creatures. Most people have a deep desire to connect with others—not just as peers, co-workers, acquaintances, or Facebook “friends,” but deeply and intimately. We long to feel ...

Do your employees feel a sense of belonging at your organization? Experiencing community and connection has a powerful effect on employee satisfaction, engagement and retention. However, certain ...

When employees feel a sense of belonging in the workplace, they’re free to be their authentic, true selves, which makes it easier to show up, engage with others, create solutions and perform well.