What Gets in The Way - What Every Company Can Do to Create Cultures of Belonging

Belonging is integral to DEI, yet not enough focus is placed on it. Companies often unintentionally block themselves from creating cultures of belonging, which affects the way their employees show up at work. Gisele Marcus, Professor of Practice in DEI at Washington University in St. Louis, joins me to explore belonging and inclusion and how companies can start being intentional about fostering it in their environments. You’ll hear us discuss key ideas, such as:Belonging as an extension of inclusion. Do you feel comfortable in your environment? Do you feel that when you walk into a room, your voice will be heard, and you will be welcomed in that space? The challenge of creating cultures of belonging. Typically, companies aren’t intentional about making belonging a focus, which is one reason many employees don’t feel a part of the workplace.How companies can improve their cultures. Transparency, curiosity, and preparation go a long way in making employees feel like they belong. Leaders should also practice listening and setting clear expectations.Assessing where your organization or team is at. If you don’t know how employees experience your culture, you must ask them.ResourcesGisele Marcus on the Web | LinkedIn | TwitterEmail her at [email protected]