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The Power of Belonging

Our world has undergone life-altering changes in the last few years, exposing a dire need to transform workplace cultures. In the U.S., more than 19 million workers have quit their jobs since April 2021, disrupting businesses everywhere, and forcing employers to reconcile with the fact that their cultures are outdated. But what exactly is amiss? My recent research provides a clear answer.

Community is essential in all areas of life, because what we derive from it is a sense of belonging. Belonging symbolizes acceptance, protection and acts as an identifying marker. It’s a fundamental

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