Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have received a lot of attention and resources in recent years. Businesses spent an estimated $7.5 billion on them in 2020, and are projected to spend ...

The most striking revelation from an 80-year Harvard study of health and aging is that close relationships are what keep people happy throughout their lives, and these relationships with family, ...

A sense of belonging among team members plays an important role in overall organizational success. When employees feel they are part of a collective with a shared purpose, they are more engaged, ...

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 ...

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 ...

What does a sense of belonging mean to you? Does it come from within? Are there certain things that you can do in your life to make you feel like you belong? What are the factors that impact one’s ...

Do I belong at this school? How students respond to this question is closely linked to whether they succeed and thrive. According to our research, students who feel a strong sense of belonging are ...

One lesson we’ve learned during the pandemic is that it’s hard to feel disconnected from other humans. Even the most ardent introvert has discovered that too much isolation isn’t a good thing. Current ...

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I always find myself in a reflective state this time of year. I’m sure we all do, in one way or another, as we gear up for family gatherings and work to end the year on a high note.