By Kendra Cherry — 2020
The need to belong, also known as belongingness, refers to a human emotional need to affiliate with and be accepted by members of a group.
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Sadness is a central part of our lives, yet it’s typically ignored at work, hurting employees and managers alike.
Where does your organisation sit in relation to disability and neurodiversity on the Belonging Continuum?
When we feel like we belong, we experience meaning, life satisfaction, physical health and psychological stability. When we feel excluded, physical pain and a wide range of psychological ailments result.
Social belonging is a fundamental human need, hardwired into our DNA. And yet, 40% of people say that they feel isolated at work, and the result has been lower organizational commitment and engagement.
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