Misconceptions Create Exclusion Instead of Inclusion

When organizations misunderstand what “belonging” truly means, they may implement policies or foster cultures that inadvertently exclude certain groups. For example, treating belonging as mere assimilation pressures individuals to conform rather than feel genuinely accepted, thereby undermining DEI goals.

When organizations misunderstand what “belonging” truly means, they may implement policies or foster cultures that inadvertently exclude certain groups. For example, treating belonging as mere assimilation pressures individuals to conform rather than feel genuinely accepted, thereby undermining DEI goals.

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