Factors influencing inclusion and sense of belonging among Czech and international employees in selected company

This master’s thesis focuses on the issues of inclusion, organizational socialization, and belonging among Czech and foreign employees in a selected company. The aim of the thesis is to identify specific factors influencing the perception of these areas across different employee groups. The theoretical part of the thesis focuses on the Czech labor market, employment of foreign workers, multicultural teams, and key concepts related to inclusion and employee integration, including selected DE&I practices. The empirical part is based on an online questionnaire combining both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The results revealed that the key factor influencing all examined variables was the social aspect of the workplace, particularly a friendly atmosphere, mutual support, and positive interpersonal relationships. Foreign employees additionally emphasized factors associated with stability, organizational support, and formal guidance, such as support from team leaders or trainers, opportunities to participate in projects, and assistance provided by HR. Based on the findings, practical recommendations for the organization are proposed in the conclusion of the thesis.