All posts by Kimberly Reed

Kimberly S. Reed, M.Ed., CDE is the Chief Transformational Officer, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Strategist at Reed Development Group, and best-selling author of "Optimists ALWAYS Win! Moving from Defeat to Life's C-Suite".

Belonging: A Key Ingredient for DEI in 2022 – by Kimberly Reed

The uncertainty of a global pandemic, racial injustice and isolation, and the virtual or hybrid workplaces all contributed to the changes in employee engagement trends, and places a significant priority on employees’ feeling a sense of belonging in the workplace.

In an ideal world, all employees feel safe and comfortable to bring their full, authentic selves to work. It’s hard for people to do their best work when organizational leadership doesn’t actively prioritize happiness, inclusion, and belonging. This is why it’s critical for organizations to level up on employee engagement, inclusion and belonging as they navigate a global pandemic and culture shift.

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