While the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is widely acknowledged, one crucial element often gets overlooked: Belonging. In fact, many experts in the field would argue that belonging is the most valuable—and yet elusive—quality in the modern workplace. And, research consistently shows that high levels of belonging are linked to improved job performance, reduced turnover risk, and a drastic decrease in sick days and absenteeism. This is where Villyge comes in...
Villyge's people-first platform is specifically designed to create an inclusive and supportive environment that fosters belonging among employees. Through a range of innovative features, Villyge enables individuals to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships across organizations, and the results are undeniable.
We know that when belonging is at the forefront of organizations, employees, leaders, and teams thrive. Villyge paves the way for belonging by giving employees, and managers, the real-time tools and resources needed to feel seen, heard and valued. And because of that, employee engagement, innovation and retention are absolutely impacted in a positive way.
By focusing on belonging, you can unlock the full potential of your employees, create a culture of care, and achieve remarkable results organization-wide.
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Villyge isn't the only one talking about belonging!
"Social belonging is a fundamental human need, hardwired into our DNA. And yet, 40% of people say that they feel isolated at work, and the result has been lower organizational commitment and engagement. U.S. businesses spend nearly $8 billion each year on diversity and inclusion (D&I) trainings that miss the mark because they neglect our need to feel included."
"Diversity, equity and inclusion all relate to the actions an employer takes to help bring about a feeling of belonging for its employees. While there are many definitions of what belonging means, it might simply be understood as having that same feeling at work as you do in a personal setting with friends where you feel comfortable to be there, to share your opinions, to feel truly cared about and accepted, and not afraid to be yourself. You belong. A workplace that is truly diverse, equitable and inclusive can create a higher sense of belonging for employees, which results in better work performance and retention."
"Belonging in the workplace is an employee’s sense that their uniqueness is accepted and even treasured by their organization and colleagues. Belonging is an accumulation of day-to-day experiences that enables a person to feel safe and bring their full, unique self to work. Belonging is not simply that employees feel appreciated for the work they do or the role they play in the organization – belonging runs deeper. Employees who feel treated as an “insider,” and are encouraged to retain their uniqueness within the workgroup, feel a high level of belonging."
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