Building community is the first thing HR leaders need to do

Abstract

Purpose This paper aims to help HR leaders understand the value of building community and advice on how they can build community in their teams and organizations. Design/methodology/approach The author draws from recent data about loneliness and community and incorporates real-world strategies and suggestions. Findings Building community is often overlooked or undervalued, but HR leaders can take steps to help employees feel as though they are part of a community and be more engaged in their work. Originality/value This paper fulfills a need that has been identified across major publications in the USA in recent years: how HR leaders can help employees combat loneliness and social isolation and feel more engaged at work.