Essentials for workplace well-being:
Connection and community

In part 1 of our five-part series, we took a look at the first essential — protection from harm. For part 2, we explore connection and community. This essential represents the human need for social support and belonging. We are more likely to thrive when we have networks that support us both physically and psychologically and when we feel like an accepted member of a group.

Upcoming Events

Consider encouraging new employees to register for an orientation to learn about their EAP benefits. Burnout webinars are 90 minutes. Visit our webinars page for more information.

Research & Resources

Upcoming DEI training focuses on disrupting structural racism (Washington State Department of Enterprise Services [DES]). Discussion of othering and belonging with Adrian Thompson, PhD, DES Chief Equity Officer. 

Why Trust Matters at Work (SHRM). What trust is, what kills it, and what builds it.

Research shows success of working from home depends on company health (University of Missouri). "The success of shifting to remote work depends on the flexibility of the organization to adjust to individual employees and the technology available to them."

How colleges can incorporate DEI values into physical spaces (Higher Ed Dive). "Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts typically emphasize teaching staff and the student body. But the physical spaces available to students also have a huge influence on how welcome they feel."

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