According to the US Department of Labor, 47 million Americans voluntarily left their jobs in 2021. The number one reason these employees joined the Great Resignation was because they worked for employers that fostered toxic cultures – cultures where exclusion and othering thrive.

If you too have joined the Great Resignation and are seeking your next great career opportunity, you likely are also a part of the “Great Reflection.” This collective reflection period encourages many of us to reimagine the kind of culture we desire – one where our values fully align with our employers’ values.

You will learn 5 simple actions you can take to earn your next great career opportunity. As you listen, you may want to write out your top 5 – 10 personal values that guide how you live and work. Knowing your personal values will help you get the most out of today’s content, as you identify prospective employers that prioritize building more safety, trust, and belonging at work.

Let’s establish a 2020 Belonging Vision this New Year. If you need support on clarifying this vision, be sure to explore several exciting activities our firm already has on the calendar. Save the date and be sure to bring a colleague or two along for the learning journey. As we enter the new “Roaring ‘20’s,” we have many opportunities to grow the #BelongingMovement, and we look forward to collaborating with you to build belonging at work for all of your stakeholders.

As we brace for what the future of work will be, we must prioritize our people by centering workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitments. By doing so, we will make more informed decisions valuing the people who continue to make our organization’s great. This post will empower you to prepare for your workplace’s future by offering guidance on how to navigate some of the most challenging changes. It is the second installment of a 5-part blog series related to some of the themes featured in Belonging at Work, an Amazon Best-Seller.