Culture | Less than one-third of employees feel like they belong

Promoting positive company culture is key to any successful HR strategy.

If workers feel like they can bring their authentic self to the workplace, they’re far more likely to not only invest more in their work, but also to stay for a longer period. In fact, Jobvite research stated that 46% of jobseekers cited company culture as very important when choosing to apply to a company.

However, according to new data released by MyKindaFuture, just 32% of UK office workers feel as though they actually belong within their company, despite this being essential in order for employees to feel motivated and loyal.

Over one-third of respondents to the study claimed that they have no bond with their employer at all. Men are marginally less likely to feel as though they truly belong, with just 31% feeling a sense of community, compared to 34% of women. And whilst this is worrying, the statistics are significantly low for all workers, meaning that HR and managers are failing to build the kind of trust and connections that positively improve worker wellbeing.