Connected Teams: The Power of Workplace Belonging

Every member of the team has a vital role in fostering a healthy and supportive work environment. Ensuring the well-being of our colleagues starts with building trust and cultivating a culture of respect and openness. In this session, we will dive into effective strategies to create an atmosphere where employees feel genuinely valued, heard, and supported, ultimately enhancing overall team health and performance.

In this session, we will explore strategies to create an environment where employees feel valued, heard, and supported.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of building trusting relationships as a foundation for a culture of belonging
• Understand what it means to belong
• Identify how leaders can positively impact each individual’s sense of belonging
• Learn strategies to encourage a culture of belonging within your team 

Course Content

• Understand the importance of belonging in the workplace
• Explore the impact of a culture of belonging on employee engagement and performance
• Identify strategies for fostering belonging across diverse teams
• Develop a personal and organizational action plan to enhance belonging
• Understand “belonging” in the workplace: a sense of inclusion, acceptance, and being valued as part of the team
• Learn the research on how a sense of belonging improves employee retention, job satisfaction, engagement, and overall performance.
• Identify common workplace situations where people may feel excluded or lack a sense of belonging
• Learn actionable strategies to cultivate belonging in your workplace
• Reflect on your behaviors and set actionable steps for fostering belonging.

Important Note: 

We encourage active participation in this workshop, which involves interactive elements such as polls, word clouds, and multiple-choice questions and the ability to submit questions to the presenters. To ensure a safe and confidential space, we want to highlight that you will have the option to interact with us anonymously using the interactive platform Slido.

Your privacy and comfort are of utmost importance, and we want to create an environment where everyone feels free to engage openly. If you have any concerns or questions about anonymity or the interactive features, please feel free to reach out to the ICBA Training Team at training@icba.ca

Disclaimer: The information provided by GoodLife Workplace Wellness is educational in nature and not prescriptive. GoodLife does not accept liability for any health condition as a result of its educational material. It is the individual’s responsibility to make educated decisions and create their own course of action.

Delivery Method:  Virtual Session – Zoom Webinar & Slido   

Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and upon completion a digital certificate if requested.  

There are no prerequisites for this course.

This webinar is ideal for team leaders, managers, and HR professionals who want to build a culture of belonging within their teams. It's also valuable for anyone looking to improve employee engagement, retention, and overall workplace well-being.

1. Computer or laptop 

• This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, cellphones may not be adequate. 

• Windows 10 or Mac iOS  

2. Internet connection - For best results, you will want to ensure you have an internet connection with an upload/download speed of 3-5 Mbps. You can test your internet speed here. Minimum recommended speed is 1.5 Mbps, but anything below 3 Mbps may result in loss of quality or buffering. Ideally hardwired connection versus wireless for stability - connect your computer directly to your router using an ethernet cable, rather than using your home wi-fi.  

3. A quiet space with minimal distractions - Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.    

4. Comfortable chair