A Sense of Belonging at Work: A Guide to Improving Well-being and Performance

A sense of not belonging, that we are not accepted or valued at work can be enormously detrimental to our psychological well-being and sense of self, and can impact engagement, motivation and performance.Based on extensive research, this accessible and practical book helps leaders understand the implications of belonging on our well-being and performance and equips them with the insight and tools to ensure their employees have a sense of belonging at work, through:establishing connections and developing meaningful relationships,identifying and leveraging values and strengths,developing their awareness of diversity and unconscious bias,fostering a psychologically safe environment in which all can speak up,developing an inclusive leadership mindset andchallenging negative thinking patterns.The strategies and tips provided will allow readers to ensure they too have a strong sense of belonging at work.This book is designed for leaders in organisations who are responsible for the performance and well-being of their teams and for anyone who has experienced a sense of not belonging and wants to understand how to develop a sense of belonging now and in the future. It will also be of value to HR professionals and coaches, who are seeking to develop positive, inclusive workplaces.