What is a culture of belonging?

Humans have a fundamental need to belong. As such, it is essential for workplaces to foster a culture of belonging in which everyone feels seen, welcome, supported and connected. Within this culture of belonging, employees are treated equitably and made to feel welcome and included regardless of their various identities.

How cultures of belonging improve organizations

When people are made to feel that they truly belong, they take more pride in their work, and value their role within their team and the organization. By moving toward increased equity in the workplace, organizations can combat many of the pitfalls of a segmented workplace culture, from high turnover to stunted productivity and even legal challenges.

Engaging Social Fabric Institute Inc. to design equity solutions for your company demonstrates you’re eager to take real steps towards your equity goals. The benefits of putting in the work to establish a culture of belonging include: 

• Greater employee engagement

• Less employee turnover

• Greater productivity

• Greater competition for the best talent

• Greater employee retention

What you can expect from Social Fabric Institute

Social Fabric Institute Inc. works closely with organizations on internal policies, procedures and practices in order to curate an environment in which all employees are treated equitably.

The first step for any organization engaging Social Fabric Institute is conducting a thorough assessment of the current state of the organisation’s culture and the effort it has put into equity in the workplace. This can include a cultural analysis, program evaluation, or other research. Depending on the findings of the assessment, Social Fabric Institute will recommend an appropriate course of action, that may include training, leadership coaching, and/or other targeted interventions.