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The last thing HR needs is more buzzwords. Hello, "belonging."
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The last thing HR needs is more buzzwords. Hello, "belonging."

Often, the problem with D&I initiatives is that we create a lot of buzzwords and jargon, and executives don't "get" it, so they eventually ignore it.

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Good article here on how the hot new HR buzzword is "belonging," including this section to give it some heft:

LinkedIn, Nordstrom, HubSpot, DoorDash and other companies all now have executives with job titles such as manager of “diversity, inclusion and belonging” or vice president of “global culture, belonging, and people growth.”

Earlier this year, the …

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