Creating a sense of belonging within an organization is critical for its growth and success, especially in a hybrid work environment, a workplace belonging expert said July 9.

Belonging means cultivating an atmosphere where every team member feels valued, regardless of their title or role, as noted by Smiley Poswolsky, a workplace belonging expert and thought leader.

Poswolsky spoke at PayrollOrg’s 2025 Virtual Congress.

In today’s world, employees are grappling with increasing job demands, a mental health crisis, economic uncertainty, and the future implications of artificial intelligence, Poswolsky said.

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