{"id":8867,"date":"2021-04-05T17:50:09","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T21:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cfsri.org\/playground-perspective\/"},"modified":"2021-04-05T17:50:09","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T21:50:09","slug":"playground-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childrensfriendri.org\/2021\/04\/05\/playground-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"Playground Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">A few days into my new role at Children\u2019s Friend, I traveled to one of our sites for IT assistance with my laptop. While waiting in the parking lot at the site, a burst of energy brought my attention to the playground.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">A group of masked preschoolers began to run after each other with uninhibited joy and enthusiasm!&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Their relationship dynamic was both individualistic and collective. There was a natural acceptance of each other. And when one child fell, they all showed concern, empathy and were very supportive and encouraging.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">While all of this was in play, a boy found his way to a bench close by and hung his head. Instantaneously a teacher and the students migrated toward him, bringing him back into the fold. At that moment, I was reminded that we all have a natural inclination and sense of belonging at all ages and stages in our lives. Social belonging is a fundamental human need, hardwired into our DNA, and b<\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">elonging is good for business.&nbsp; As a new leader, I can truly appreciate the sincerity and intentional efforts to bring me \u201cinto the fold\u201d at CFS. &nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i>When employees feel like they belong, companies reap bottom-line benefits and more.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2019\/12\/the-value-of-belonging-at-work\">The Value of Belonging at Work<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cfsri.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/LucyRoseFav-199x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8831\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div><br \/>Lucy Rose-Correia SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CPC<br \/>Chief of Talent<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><hr \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A few days into my new role at Children\u2019s Friend, I traveled to one of our sites for IT assistance with my laptop. 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