Without a culture of belonging, employee loneliness can flourish—and cost employers $406 billion a year due to increased absenteeism, lower productivity and work quality, as well as a higher turnover rate.
As a result, it makes strategic sense for HR leaders to bolster a sense of belonging among the workforce, says Adam Smiley Poswolsky, a noted belonging expert and author. However, Poswolsky, who recently spoke about building belonging in a keynote at the Elevate People, Ignite Change (EPIC) Conference, says HR can make common missteps on this journey. For instance, HR leaders assuming that a purpose statement alone will suffice or solely shouldering responsibility can damage efforts to drive inclusive connectedness.
Poswolsky recently sat down with HRE at EPIC in Las Vegas for a video interview, offering actionable advice to mitigate such challenges and build a culture of belonging.
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