Sense of Belonging: A key construct in leadership management

Introduction: The central construct of this research is the Sense of Belonging, which seeks to explain the psychological connection that exists on the part of the worker towards the organization. The sense of belonging is a basic need every human has since he or she feels like part of a group. There are essential elements for developing a Sense of Belonging, for example, feeling valued, needed, and accepted by other people or the perception that one's characteristics are similar or complementary to those of the people who belong to the group. This research aims to make a theoretical review of the Sense of Belonging to locate the theories and perspectives. Methods: The study is qualitative and involves a bibliographic and documentary review of books, articles, and reports related to the Sense of Belonging obtained from the main academic portals and repositories. A hermeneutic approach was followed to interpret the data. Results: Organizations are facing changes from different perspectives. Globalization, Information and Communication Technologies, society's habits, and the COVID-19 pandemic have changed how organizations are run and rethinking strategies for managing human talent. Factors such as leadership style, communication strategies, remote work schedules, salaries and wages, the use of new technologies, and possible uncertainty about their job can influence their disposition, performance, productivity, and mental health. Conclusions: Sense of Belonging is important for the worker's mental health and social well-being. It is associated with psychological and social functioning, reflected in their well-being.