Juneteenth Initiatives, Summer HR Toolkit, Future of Productivity - Jun 18, 2025

Hi, HR Gurus! 🦉 Juneteenth’s tomorrow—remember, inclusive workplaces aren’t a box to tick. Because diversity isn’t a trend; it’s the future of work—it’s your edge.

On today’s agenda:

🖤 Juneteenth workplace initiatives

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🏋️ Future of employee productivity

😨 Confidence crash at work

THE HR SPOTLIGHT

From Juneteenth to Impact: Inclusion Initiatives That Actually Matter

Tomorrow (June, 19) is Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come—and how far we still need to go—to create workplaces where everyone truly belongs. Diversity isn’t about checking boxes. It’s about unlocking ideas, innovation, and impact. So, how inclusive is your workplace, really?

The situation: Inclusion gaps are holding teams back.

• While most leaders feel they lead inclusively, just 22% of employees agree their leaders demonstrate core inclusive behaviors (Spencer Stuart).

• Companies with greater diversity are more likely to perform better financially— 77% of executives say DEI drives business growth (Catalyst–NYU).

• Exclusion in the workplace impacts employees turnover intention. Ouch for retention! (ScienceDirect)

What HR can do: (Without adding to your stress levels)…

✅ Audit policies & practices: Who’s being left out?

✅ Create real pathways for growth—mentorship, sponsorship, development programs.

✅ Train leaders on inclusive behaviors (not just once a year).

✅ Celebrate days like Juneteenth with purpose—not just cupcakes.

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😨 Confidence Crash at Work - HR Grapevine

• What’s unfolding: Recent Glassdoor data shows employee confidence has plunged to record lows, with workers increasingly pessimistic about job security, leadership, and company outlook.

• Why it matters: Low confidence fuels disengagement and turnover. HR teams should step up transparent communication, strengthen internal mobility programs, and check in more often to rebuild trust.

• What’s unfolding: AI is delivering value—but nearly half of HR leaders say skills gaps is the top blocker to adoption, according to Capterra.

• Why it matters: Upskilling can’t wait. HR should focus on AI literacy and partner with L&D teams to close capability gaps before tech leaves talent behind.

• What’s unfolding: The CDC has reinstated one-third of workers cut during last year’s reduction-in-force, citing critical public health needs.

• Why it matters: HR leaders should prepare for shifting workforce demands—especially in crisis-driven sectors—and revisit talent pool strategies to stay agile.

COMPLIANCE CORNER

• What’s unfolding: Oklahoma’s updated law requires quicker notifications and expanded reporting on data breaches impacting businesses.

• HR implications: It’s advised to review data privacy practices to ensure compliance or risk penalties—especially if handling employee data of OK residents.

• What’s unfolding: The House passed a bill that keeps overtime wages tax-free under federal law.

• HR implications: This could shift OT strategies—HR should prepare updated payroll guidance and advise employees if it clears the Senate.

• What’s unfolding: Recent analysis flags rising risks where AI use in hiring and management may trigger legal challenges under evolving employment laws.

• HR implications: HR must work closely with legal teams to vet AI tools and update policies before AI-driven decisions spark liability.

• What’s unfolding: A major ICE raid at an Omaha plant revealed how easily false documents bypassed E-Verify checks.

• HR implications: An audit of I-9 and E-Verify processes should be added to the agenda—compliance gaps could lead to fines or worse.

BREAKROOM

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