Cultivating Belonging: Communication Guide for Managers

Tips to help managers promote a culture where employees feel empowered to be their authentic selves

This guide is designed to help managers be more intentional with their communication, creating a workplace culture where every employee feels valued and included.

Other resources in this toolkit include:

• Belonging in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers
  A comprehensive guide to help employers counteract loneliness and polarization by building a culture of belonging in the workplace.
• Messaging Prompts for Communications Professionals
  Guidance for crafting messages that encourage healthy civil discourse and cultivate a sense of belonging during election season.
• Sample CEO Letter on Belonging
  Use this template to detail your company's commitment to creating a culture of belonging in your workplace.
  
• Communication Tips for Employees
  Respectful conversations about difficult topics can build understanding and empathy. Here are five simple tactics to explore differences in unifying ways.

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