Belonging, Mark Edwards
Belonging, Mark Edwards
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Belonging
The Key to Transforming and Maintaining Diversity, Inclusion and Equality at Work

Author: Mark Edwards, Kathryn Jacob, Sue Unerman

Narrator: Nicole Davis

Unabridged: 9 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 05/04/2021


Synopsis

There's never been more discussion around diversity and inclusion in the workplace. From gender pay gaps to the #MeToo movement, it seems that every organization has finally recognized that change needs to happen.

Despite this, true progress towards more inclusive workspaces has been excruciatingly slow and, in some cases, has grinded to a halt. Following extensive research and interviews at over 200 international businesses, Kathryn Jacob, Sue Unerman, and Mark Edwards have discovered the major problem that is holding back the move towards greater diversity: where are all the men?

Most men are not engaged with D&I initiatives in the workplace—at one extreme they may be feeling actively hostile and threatened by the changing cultural landscape. But others may be unmotivated to change—recognizing the abstract benefits of diversity but not realizing what's in it for them. Built upon this seemingly counterintuitive approach of bringing men into the conversation, Belonging is an accessible and comprehensive guide to achieving diversity that lasts.

About Mark Edwards

Mark writes psychological thrillers. He loves stories in which scary things happen to ordinary people and is inspired by writers such as Stephen King, Ira Levin, Ruth Rendell, Ian McEwan, Val McDermid, and Donna Tartt.Mark is now a full time writer. Before that, he once picked broad beans, answered complaint calls for a rail company, taught English in Japan, and worked as a marketing director.Mark co-published a series of crime novels with Louise Voss. The Magpies, his first solo, topped the UK Kindle charts for three months when it first released. Since its success, the novel has been re-edited and published by Thomas & Mercer. Mark is now writing his next spine-tingling thriller to be published in late 2014.He lives in England with his girlfriend, their three children, and a ginger cat.He can be contacted on Twitter: @mredwards and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vossandedwards


Reviews

Goodreads review by Immy on October 15, 2024

Pretty beige, using DEI as a springboard for discussing more general workplace issues and good practices. Lot of focus on binary gender and never really delves into anything properly. The last chapter literally starts talking about mindfulness and breathing for some reason. Probably fine if you want......more

Goodreads review by Mousek on December 24, 2021

This was not a great book, not because of content but because of length. If the authors would have let someone edit this down to around 150 pages or so it would be much better. So much time is dedicated to rehashing the same thought or putting in little quips from people who don't have much to say.......more

Goodreads review by Romina on January 27, 2022

I would categorize this book as a self help book for the workplace. It has some interesting information and exercises. Where I am disappointed is that for a book that has diversity in its title, it is not written with diversity in mind. It mainly focuses in the gap between men and women in the workp......more

Goodreads review by Aaron on May 28, 2023

There seems to be a low ceiling for recent books on DEI, possibly explainable in part by the wish to hastily capitalize on the blatantly racist, lethal events of 2020 that justifiably outraged millions. This book is far from bad, but it’s also not close to good. Adding the facet of belonging is help......more

Goodreads review by Stefan on September 03, 2022

A good book on diversity and why it is important and what do you have to do to foster a culture of belonging where people feel comfortable bringing them whole selves to work so you can retain your diverse talent. I particularly liked that it was eveidence based with a good research section at the en......more