Belonging at work boosts everything 

The Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) defines belonging as an experience of connection, security, and community – feeling at home in one’s place without reservation.

More than a buzzword, a strong sense of belonging nearly triples employee outcomes, including engagement, productivity, job commitment, and well-being.  

How belonging impacts your business 

Employee belonging matters more than you might think. According to the latest AWI report, organizations whose employees have a higher sense of belonging see improvements in key areas of the business. 

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Business outcomes

Employees with a high sense of belonging vs. low sense of belonging

Psychological safety

x5

Employee advocacy

x12

Engagement

x6

Well-being

x12

Productivity

x7

Physical safety

x3

Job commitment

x9

Resilience

x4

Welcomed

Welcomed

Introduced to and incorporated within the organizational culture and community

Known

Known

Understood, motivated, and celebrated as an individual

Included

Included

Valued and accepted without reservation

Supported

Supported

Consistently and meaningfully nurtured and developed

Connected

Connected

Developing and maintaining relationships across a diverse population

Discover concrete steps on how to activate all five pillars to help you drive belonging at work. 

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BELONGING MODEL™

A framework to activate employee belonging

So how do you practically foster belonging at your workplace? Through primary research, the Achievers Workforce Institute developed the proprietary Belonging Model demonstrating five actionable and measurable pillars of belonging.

Activating any one of the pillars doubles the rate of belonging at work. When you activate all five, belonging triples.

Resources, reports, and real-world tools 

Dig deeper into practical ways you can activate the 5 pillars of belonging – and how that might impact business outcomes at your organization. 

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Belonging at work 

Our premier report highlighting ways to cultivate a culture of belonging in the workplace.

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DEIB essentials and the role of belonging 

How and why belonging drives productivity, well-being, and reduced employee turnover. 

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Activating the five pillars of belonging 

Learn how to nurture a sense of belonging at work that enables positive business outcomes. 

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How your recognition program can help 

Discover how to optimize your existing employee recognition program to drive belonging. 

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Putting the pillars into practice 

Watch a fireside chat from Achievers ACE customer event on how belonging impacts everything.

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