Interconnectivity in Collaboration Networks Impact on Member Belongingness

An action research study on improving job satisfaction and belonging through flexible work

“…Furthermore, individuals who formed early solid relationships with staff and fellow students demonstrated higher levels of engagement, self-efficacy, and belonging (Brooman & Darwent, 2014). These insights into the value of personal connections and collaboration in fostering a sense of belonging are consistent for students and employees (Zhao et al, 2021).…”

“…Furthermore, it asserted that employees who identified as members of their workplace community were more likely to feel positive emotions and participate in their workplace (Rusu & Colomeischi, 2020). The workshop cohorts support this point in the literature because belonging comes from interpersonal connections and collaborations that increase emotional attachments (Zhao et al, 2021). Inclusion-focused training that promotes the development of a cohesive unit of people that celebrates individual teammates' differences and uniqueness can help build optimal feelings of belonging (Davis et al, 2022).…”

“…There is significant value in synchronizing time with colleagues, in person or virtually, to increase collaboration and productivity (Das Swain et al, 2020;Gratton, 2021a). Furthermore, belongingness is derived from interpersonal connections and collaborations that, in turn, increase emotional attachments (Zhao et al, 2021). This feeling of belonging can increase for people working in interdisciplinary teams, primarily when they serve in project management roles (Zhao et al, 2021).…”

“…Furthermore, belongingness is derived from interpersonal connections and collaborations that, in turn, increase emotional attachments (Zhao et al, 2021). This feeling of belonging can increase for people working in interdisciplinary teams, primarily when they serve in project management roles (Zhao et al, 2021).…”

“…Organizations that offer training and development to employees could improve feelings of work-life balance (Shirmohammadi et al, 2022). Furthermore, collaborating with peers (Brouwer et al, 2019;Zhao et al, 2021) and workplace affinity groups also contributed to feelings of belonging (Waller, 2020). Evidence of solid connections between training and professional development programs and teacher job satisfaction also exists (Chaudhary & Bhaskar, 2016).…”