As we dive deeper into the body of work that falls under the umbrella of diversity and inclusion, we see the emergence of a new term: belonging. Inclusive culture revolves around the idea of creating spaces where everyone belongs. This means cultivating a workplace that provides psychological safety and promotes authenticity. The challenge with this perspective is that it looks at belonging as something we can cultivate, but that isn’t the case. Instead, we should look at belonging as the outcome of our efforts to be inclusive.
Humans are fundamentally social beings and belonging to a group is part of our DNA. When we feel connected, we thrive. This is true in any grouping of humans – families, churches, sports teams, and the workplace. As more research and studies look more closely at belonging, the data is clear organizations where employees feel a strong sense of belonging perform better.
Learning Objectives:
- Define and differentiate belonging from inclusion
- Evaluate how to measure belonging and how it impacts us at work
- Summarize ideas to cultivate a sense of connectedness and belonging in the workplace
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Hosted by: Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA
Jina is a licensed CPA with an impressive career that has spanned more than three decades. She’s held positions as an entrepreneur, business consultant, and C-Suite leader.
After a 21 year career in public accounting, she shifted to serving the profession itself, first as Director of Taxation at the AICPA, then onto serving as President & CEO of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. More recently, she was Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Grant Thornton.
Today, she runs her own D&I consulting practice specializing in inclusive leadership, conscious communications, cultural awareness, empowering authenticity, and fostering belonging.
