The Glossary · Term
Belonging
The feeling of being accepted and valued at work.
Belonging is the feeling of being accepted, valued, and able to be yourself at work, a step beyond simply being included. It strongly influences engagement, wellbeing, and retention, because people stay where they feel they genuinely fit. As an EVP theme it is closely tied to inclusion and culture, and it is best evidenced through real employee experiences rather than asserted as a slogan.