Sense of belonging is a critical component of workforce retention

Abstract

Healthcare organisations should foster belonging in all policies and practices

Reframing the gender equity discussion in anaesthesiology: adopting best practices to promote physician retention and belonging

“…Intentional efforts to ensure everyone feels as though they belong are believed to be critical components of workplace retention [17]. Institutions should aim to create environments that recognise that being part of the group does not mean that workers must lose their gender identity or their culture and traditions.…”

How losing a sense of belonging damages healthcare

“…Julie Silver and colleagues expertly dissect the issue of belonging, how it is subtly distinct from diversity and inclusion, how it depends on feeling valued and needed, how it is a uniquely personal experience, and how it can play a central role in preventing the health workforce attrition that is a global phenomenon (doi:10.1136/bmj.q392). 11 A sense of belonging, they say, is one of the “most basic human needs,” and it is being ignored.…”

Doctors’ industrial action: in search of an endgame

“…The endgame cannot be about pay only. Huge personal debt, limited training opportunities, uncertain career progression, erosion of team working, and a loss of a sense of belonging (doi:10.1136/bmj.q392) are all major contributors to discontent 15. They must be resolved.…”