Belonging at Work: Navigating DEI Challenges and Embedding Inclusion in your Organization - Softcover

Sadiq, Asif

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1398626848 ISBN 13: 9781398626843

Publisher: Kogan Page, 2026

Synopsis

<p><b>Build a resilient culture of belonging and embed DEI into long-term business performance.</b><br><b><br><i>Belonging at Work</i></b> by <b>Asif Sadiq</b> is a strategic guide for business leaders, senior HR professionals and DEI practitioners navigating resistance, fatigue and misinformation around diversity, equity and inclusion.<br><br>It shows how to reframe DEI as a business-critical priority, address concerns with clarity and create practical strategies that strengthen trust, engagement and organizational resilience. With practical guidance on data, technology, intersectionality and the employee lifecycle, this book helps leaders create sustainable programs that build trust, accountability and measurable impact.<br><br>You'll learn how to:<br>- Address DEI resistance with confidence<br>- Navigate difficult conversations constructively<br>- Embed inclusion across the employee lifecycle<br>- Use data and technology to measure impact<br>- Build sustainable DEI programs that last<br><br>With clear strategies for resilience and measurable progress, <b><i>Belonging at Work</i></b> helps organizations create inclusive cultures that strengthen trust, performance and long-term belonging.<br><br><b><i>Themes include: </i></b><i>DEI strategy, inclusive leadership, workplace belonging, organizational culture, employee lifecycle, diversity data</i></p>

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About the Author

<p><b>Dr Asif Sadiq</b>, MBE, is a globally respected executive leader with over 20 years of experience driving cultural transformation, conscious inclusion and leadership excellence across industries including media, technology, financial services, and law enforcement. Known for his strategic insight and people-first leadership style, Asif has held senior roles at multinational organizations where he has led global teams, navigated complex change, and built impactful programs that connect purpose with performance.<br><br>Throughout his career, Asif has been recognized for his ability to create environments that foster innovation, inclusion, resilience, and sustainable success. He has served in leadership roles at organizations such as Warner Bros. Discovery, adidas, EY, and The Telegraph, as well as within the public sector, where he was honoured with an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to policing and the community.<br><br>Asif is a Freeman of the City of London, a St George's House Leadership Fellow, and a trusted advisor to boards and senior leaders worldwide. A passionate speaker and storyteller, he is frequently invited to share his insights on culture, leadership, and navigating change in the modern workplace.<br><br>Whether working with global corporations or grassroots initiatives, Asif brings a rare combination of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and human connection, empowering organizations to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.</p>

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1398626848
• ISBN 13: 9781398626843
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264