What does it take to truly thrive as an organization? In an era marked by growing loneliness, disconnection, and change, new research from global HR advisory firm McLean & Company identifies belonging as a critical driver of individual, team, and organizational success. The report highlights how organizations should harness the power of belonging by weaving opportunities for connection, recognition, and empowerment across the employee experience.

TORONTO, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - As loneliness continues to rise across the workforce, the need to feel a sense of belonging has become central to how people experience and thrive at work. New research from McLean & Company reveals that the ability to foster authentic connection directly correlates with critical business outcomes. Despite this, the firm's insights show that belonging remains one of the most overlooked and underinvested areas in HR. In an era defined by uncertainty and a growing epidemic of loneliness, McLean & Company's research calls on organizations to shift their perspective to recognize belonging as a core ingredient in building strong, adaptable, and successful organizations.

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