The Science of Belonging in the Workplace

Research reveals that to enhance workplace well-being, individuals should prioritize seeking out belonging by becoming more social than their comfort zone. While factors like better pay, good management, and work-life balance are important for happiness at work, the most significant contributor identified is the sense of belonging. This belonging is determined by three key factors: feeling cared for, knowing that the work done is meaningful, and having a best friend at work, which significantly impacts a sense of belonging and the perceived importance of one's role.