Data report

The Benefits of Belonging

When employees feel like they belong, they're more motivated, innovative, and happy with their jobs. Learn how to unlock the potential of belonging using insights gleaned from hundreds of thousands of employees.

Cultures of belonging not only allow employees to feel like they're a valued part of a team, they also deliver a range of business benefits.

Our analysis of 38,000 employees across 53 organizations found that a higher sense of belonging is strongly correlated with an employee's engagement, sense of purpose in their work, comfort in sharing their ideas, and trust in their employer.

How common are belonging practices?

• 62% of companies have Employee Resource Groups.
• 50% of companies train their people managers on inclusive leadership.
• 47% of companies design opportunities for social connection for new hires.

When companies invest in programs and practices that improve the experience for employees who don't feel like they belong, they see all employees benefit.

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