Howdy, HR Pros! 🏋️‍♂️ Still getting those reps in? As you focus on wellness this Employee Health & Fitness Month, don’t let DEI skip leg day. Ditch the gut feel — real inclusion takes data and deliberate strength.

On today’s agenda:

• 🤔 Is your DEI strategy working? Let the data talk…

• 📋 Your employee resignation CHECKLIST

• 🎖️ Team recognition = supercharged productivity

• 🌍 “Rep your roots” — team conversation starter

• 🙌 15 simple strategies to ramp up team collaboration

• 🎓 Is the SHRM certification worth it?

• 👇 Dive in below…

THE HR SPOTLIGHT

Is your DEI strategy working? The KEY metrics to track

DEI can’t live on good intentions alone. To build inclusive workplaces that actually work for everyone, HR pros need to go beyond vibes and start tracking what matters. So… how do you know if your DEI strategy is doing the work?

Smart metrics to watch:

1. Representation across levels – Not just hiring. Are diverse employees advancing?

2. Promotion & pay equity – Any gaps in who gets ahead or how much they’re paid?

3. Inclusion scores – Use pulse surveys to track belonging. Hint: if scores dip post-promotion cycles, dig in.

4. Turnover by demographics – Who’s leaving, and why?

A McKinsey report found companies in the top quartile for ethnic diversity are 36﹪ more likely to outperform peers — so yes, DEI is worth it (tosses hair, L’Oréal-style). But it must be more than checkbox compliance.

Pro HR tip: Leading organizations are using DEI dashboards to cut through the noise — tracking real-time data on inclusion, pay equity, and internal mobility. If your metrics still read like a mystery novel, it’s time to rewrite the plot…

👉 Learn how to Build a Stronger, Smarter DEI Strategy that’s meaningful and beneficial for everyone »

TREND WATCH

Employee recognition = supercharged productivity

Hoops HR - Employee recognition is a game-changer, and the data proves it. A 2024 Gallup study found that employees who receive regular recognition are 45﹪ more likely to stay with their employer for the next two years or more. A McKinsey report adds that 67﹪ of employees rank praise as a top motivator, outshining even monetary bonuses. 

Yet, Gallup’s report reveals that only 22﹪ feel they are getting the recognition they deserve. The result? Higher turnover — especially among top performers who are more likely to leave when they feel undervalued…

📌 See the Top Ways Employers Are Boosting Recognition in 2025, based on research-backed insights for C-suite and HR leaders »

🎓 Is the SHRM Certification Worth It? - Reviewing the SHRM certification 10 years after its launch. [HR Brew]

🏢 RTO Rates Stabilize, Flexibility Remains Key - The battle continues to influence job satisfaction and retention. [HR Dive]

💪 Freelance Revolution: Independent Talent is Reshaping Business - Skilled contractors generated are out-earning the traditionally employed. [Work Life]

⚠️ Nissan Cuts Jobs: HR's Role in Organizational Change - HR strategies to support employees during such changes. [HR Magazine]

🤖 5 Biggest Trends in HR Tech - A look at emerging HR techs and the demand for measurable ROI in HR solutions. [HR Executive]

HR WISDOM

Improve team collaboration with these 15 simple strategies

Effective collaboration in the workplace is essential for achieving organizational goals and creating a positive working environment and culture. Employees want to work in collaborative environments, and your duty as an employer is to implement strategies to make your workplaces as collaborative as possible so your organization benefits from a motivated and engaged workforce.

What you’ll learn:

• The true benefits of collaboration

• Top tips on improving team collaboration

• How to properly implement simple strategies

🤝 Collaboration can be your team’s secret weapon. Ready to turn ‘me’ into ‘we’? Dive into the Strategies for Effective Teamwork »

WEEKLY HR GOODY

A Fillable Employee Resignation [CHECKLIST]

Our complimentary 10-step checklist will help you ensure that you don’t forget to address any important matters or provide your (soon-to-be-former) employee with any crucial information — from the moment you first receive their notice until the moment you bid them farewell.

BREAKROOM

📬 Missed Wednesday’s issue on ‘Mid-year review prep + timetable’? Read it here.