10th October 2025 Community

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Building a community at work goes beyond team building exercises its about creating an environment where every individual feels valued and connected.

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Why Workplace Community is Essential for Wellbeing - five ways to strengthen your workplace community (ICAEW).

Building Community in the Workplace - explore innovative strategies and practical tips to enhance your workplace community.

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Why Workplace Community is Essential for Wellbeing.

With nearly three-quarters of employees reporting burnout, the question isn’t whether stress is affecting your workplace but how much.

Paul Guess, a mental wellbeing expert, tells ICAEW that a sense of community can help.

Workplace community – not just a perk, but a lifeline.

Creating safe spaces for peer support is just one important element of a much larger commitment to employee wellbeing. This is where a strong workplace community can build emotional safety, encourage connection, and help people feel seen and heard.

In the face of these challenges, connection matters. When people feel part of something bigger than themselves, they’re more likely to check in with each other, speak up, and ask for help when they need it. This sense of belonging can create a ripple effect. It becomes easier to talk openly about mental health, and less likely that anyone will suffer in silence.

Five Ways to strengthen your Workplace Community.

Building Community in the Workplace.

If we consider that we spend eight or more hours per day at work, it makes sense to want to build a positive environment that leads to a strong sense of community, don't you think?

Understanding how to build community at work goes beyond team-building exercises—it's about creating an environment where every individual feels valued and connected.

Why is building community at work vital?

Community Drives Engagement and Retention:

Research underscores the critical importance of workplace community for both individual and organizational outcomes. For example, Gallup reports that employees who feel connected to their workplace are 3.5 times more likely to be engaged in their jobs. Engagement, in turn, drives productivity and reduces turnover, creating a measurable impact on the bottom line. Strong

Connections Improve Mental Health: 

Beyond engagement, community also plays a pivotal role in mental health. The American Psychological Association found that workplaces with strong social support systems report a 37% lower prevalence of depression among employees. This demonstrates how meaningful workplace relationships can act as a buffer against stress and burnout.

It’s Essential for Remote and Hybrid Teams:

Community building has also become even more crucial in remote and hybrid work models. McKinsey’s recent research shows that 74% of hybrid workers consider meaningful social connections essential for motivation and productivity. Employers who invest in fostering connections among remote teams report 23% higher satisfaction rates, highlighting the value of intentional efforts in this area.

Community Fuels Organizational Growth:

Strong community ties not only enhance employee well-being but also cultivate resilience, retention, and organizational growth.

Signs you don’t have a strong workplace community

1. Low participation in optional team activities.

2. Siloed information and expertise.

3. Minimal cross-departmental collaboration.

4. Absence of peer recognition.

5. Communication happens exclusively through formal channels.

6. High turnover in specific teams or departments.

7. Conflict avoidance rather than healthy resolution.

8. Lack of shared language or inside jokes.

10 Tips to Build Community in the Workplace

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