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Diversity, equity and inclusion<\/a>\u00a0efforts have become\u00a0increasingly visible<\/a>\u00a0in U.S. workplaces, especially over the past five years. However, DEI has recently\u00a0come under attack<\/a>, with companies\u00a0scaling back their DEI plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As a\u00a0professor of organizational psychology<\/a>, I believe businesses should refine rather than abandon these efforts. Introducing a powerful concept, \u201cbelonging,\u201d could hold the key.<\/p>\n

Although people mistakenly use \u201cbelonging\u201d and \u201cinclusion\u201d interchangeably, their differences matter a lot \u2013 and can have a significant impact on employee satisfaction and organizational success.<\/p>\n

What DEI is and why it\u2019s struggling<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Diversity initiatives have a\u00a0long history<\/a>\u00a0in American workplaces, but it\u2019s only recently that \u201cDEI\u201d has become\u00a0a buzzword<\/a>. DEI refers to policies and initiatives implemented by organizations to ensure fair treatment of and full participation by all people.<\/p>\n

Adoption of formal DEI programs has seen significant growth. In 2019,\u00a0around 64%<\/a>\u00a0of organizations had some form of DEI initiative. By 2023, this\u00a0rose to 89%<\/a>, demonstrating a clear upward trend.<\/p>\n

Research<\/a>\u00a0shows that companies with diverse teams are 70% more likely to capture new markets and are\u00a087% better<\/a>\u00a0at making decisions. Additionally,\u00a085% of CEOs<\/a>\u00a0report diverse workforces improving profitability. Despite this, a trend of businesses and schools significantly or completely eradicating their DEI initiatives has become\u00a0prevalent in 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What happened? While external factors contributed to the backlash, including\u00a0political pressure<\/a>\u00a0and a changed\u00a0legal environment<\/a>, research suggests that problems with how DEI is\u00a0conceptualized and practiced<\/a>\u00a0also bear a fair share of the blame.<\/p>\n

Misunderstanding DEI<\/strong><\/h4>\n

While diversity and inclusion are often well-intentioned, many organizations that approached change initiatives solely through diversity metrics have\u00a0failed<\/a>. Effective DEI strategy focuses on learning and development, mentorship, and allyship, extending beyond race and gender. The challenge comes from narrow views of DEI, driving\u00a0oversimplifications and zero-sum thinking<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For example, people have multiple intersecting identities, with complex traits that often depend on social context. But some DEI efforts ignore that complexity, reducing employees to a single category, such as gender, race, age or disability status. That leaves people, regardless of whether they feel included in \u201cingroups\u201d or \u201coutgroups,\u201d feeling\u00a0diminished<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Similarly,\u00a0research shows<\/a>\u00a0that people\u2019s actions and opportunities are strongly influenced by their environment. But too often, DEI efforts place the responsibility for growth\u00a0entirely on individuals<\/a>. That actually reinforces people\u2019s biases because group dynamics and social structures shape collective behaviors.<\/p>\n

When models fail to distribute\u00a0accountability<\/a>\u00a0and responsibility effectively, collective behavior will uphold\u00a0toxic environments<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To be fair, not all organizations have fallen into these traps. Those with leaders that adopted a more\u00a0contemporary understanding<\/a>\u00a0of power and bias have developed more effective strategies for employees to thrive.<\/p>\n

My research suggests that for DEI initiatives to succeed,\u00a0respect and fairness<\/a>\u00a0must be present. These requirements are rooted in the foundations of belonging.<\/p>\n

DEI\u2019s evolution: Integrating belonging for lasting impact<\/strong><\/h4>\n

While belonging is related to inclusion, research shows it\u2019s\u00a0much more than just a synonym<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Inclusion may focus on being seen, accepted and valued within a team or community. Belonging goes deeper, involving a genuine sense of connection and identity within a group.<\/p>\n

To truly experience belonging, it\u2019s not enough to feel included; my research shows\u00a0that five critical indicators must also be present<\/a>.<\/p>\n

These elements ensure that individuals feel a deep, meaningful attachment to the group, which inclusion alone cannot fully achieve. This distinction underscores that\u00a0belonging is a unique and essential experience<\/a>, distinct from inclusion, and critical for fostering a truly cohesive and supportive environment.<\/p>\n

So what are the five indicators of belonging? They are\u00a0comfort, connection, contribution, psychological safety and well-being<\/a>, and all of them can be measured.<\/p>\n

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When an environment is high in each of the five indicators, and\u00a0the measured gap between the ingroup and outgroup is low<\/a>, it suggests an environment where responsibility for creating opportunities to thrive are shared and balanced. Let\u2019s unpack these concepts:<\/p>\n

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  1. Comfort<\/strong>. When an organization is high in comfort,\u00a0people feel seen for who they are<\/a>. This requires them to accept that others have complex, sometimes contradictory identities, and to adopt a mindset of awareness. Perhaps counterintuitively, achieving comfort requires being a little uncomfortable, too. That\u2019s because respectfully seeing and being seen means acknowledging other people\u2019s discomfort.<\/li>\n
  2. Connection<\/strong>. Connection is the need to be known and trusted. For an organization to score high on connection, people will be aligned on values and goals. Connection creates a shared sense of responsibility and accountability. This\u00a0shared responsibility is a foundation for empathy<\/a>, since\u00a0trust and fairness<\/a>\u00a0are born from understanding and empathizing with the social and emotional needs of others.<\/li>\n
  3. Contribution<\/strong>. An organization high in contribution values its members\u00a0for the unique and diverse attributes<\/a>\u00a0they bring to the table. In belonging environments, an individual\u2019s contribution is evaluated through curiosity and openness; ideas and perspectives are shared to influence and challenge the status quo, driving innovation and creativity. When someone is genuinely acknowledged for their contributions, both they and their team\u00a0feel fulfilled<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  4. Psychological safety<\/strong>. When a person is genuinely accepted into a group, making a mistake or even failing is seen as a chance to learn and grow, not an opportunity to\u00a0shame, blame or exclude<\/a>. This is the essence of psychological safety. In cases where people\u2019s perspectives are dramatically different, psychological safety requires everyone to reflect and put themselves in the shoes of the other to\u00a0respect their differences<\/a>\u00a0and be accountable for behavior.<\/li>\n
  5. Well-being<\/strong>. In an organization high in well-being, members\u2019 experiences are considered and cared for. This requires everyone to share responsibility for caring for individuals, groups, teams and the organization as a whole, each with their\u00a0authentic needs<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Belonging, based on my\u00a0research<\/a>, is not just a buzzword; it\u2019s the bedrock of a thriving, innovative workplace. Leaders who understand this and take action can enhance individual well-being while unlocking the full potential of their teams.<\/p>\n

    By committing to building environments where the\u00a0indicators of belonging are prioritized<\/a>, leaders can ignite passion, loyalty and excellence in their workplaces.<\/p>\n

    Author Bio:<\/strong> Andrea Carter is with the Adjunct Faculty in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Adler University<\/em><\/p>\n

    Contributor:<\/strong> James D. Halbert is Professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology also at Adler University<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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