Hello, HR Trailblazers!

Let’s be honest — we all want to feel like we belong at work. Not just tolerated, not just accepted — but truly seen and celebrated for who we are.

This week, we’re diving into something close to every good HR leader’s heart (and probably their inbox too) – Building an inclusive workplace: Start with You

Because being inclusive isn’t just the right thing — it’s the smart thing.

🪴Plant Inclusion Early, Watch Culture Grow

From inclusive hiring practices to feedback systems that truly listen, inclusion has to be intentional — not just a vibe. You can’t wing your way into equity; it requires structure, consistency, and conscious effort.

💡 Try this: Take a moment to audit your current policies with an inclusion lens. What's genuinely working? And what might just be... well, a little performative?

🎉Inclusion in the Everyday

Sometimes, it's truly the little things that make the biggest difference — like thoughtfully celebrating a variety of holidays, showing genuine pronoun respect, or simply ensuring remote employees feel just as included as everyone else. This article delivers hands-on, human tips you can genuinely put into play this week.

💡Try this: Kick off your next team meeting with a quick "inclusion moment" — a story, a shoutout, or a thought-provoking question.(We covered this in HR Playbook — grab your free resource here!)

🌱 Inclusive Leadership = Courage + Curiosity

Great leaders don’t always have the answers — but they’re brilliant at asking better questions. IMD gently reminds us that inclusive leadership is truly a mindset, not just a title on a card. It takes vulnerability, humility, and a wonderful willingness to stretch ourselves.

💡 Try this: Challenge your leaders to ask: "Whose voice is missing from this conversation?"

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🏆HR community, here's your mid-year reset.

The Shape Of Work: HR Playbook Series is now gearing up for its THIRD edition, after 2 amazing runs. 

HR Playbook 3.0 is launching on July 16, 2025, and we're back with power-packed sessions - think culture momentum, recruitment trends, DEIB, rewards, M&A's HR role, org design.

📆 The HR Spotlight

Creating inclusive workplaces is a year-round effort — and there’s always something new to learn (or unlearn!). Here are a few upcoming events, webinars, and conversations where you can connect with fellow HR leaders, swap ideas, and keep pushing the inclusion needle forward.

Because great HR is all about showing up — consistently, curiously, and with heart.

✅Smarter Hiring Starts Here: Build an AI-Driven Hiring Engine

Join us for an exclusive thought-leadership session, hosted by SpringVerify in collaboration with Keka, featuring Harsha, Digital Transformation Expert & Strategy Manager at Keka, as we explore how fast-growing companies can streamline their hiring—from requisition to onboarding—using automation and AI. Seats are limited. Register today!

✅TSOW HR Meetup in Hyderabad, Saturday, June 21

Be part of an inspiring evening dedicated to where HR is headed. Meet professionals who share your passion, discover new ways of thinking, and leave with fresh strategies—and a digital badge to show for it. Sip on coffee, grab a snack, and dive into real conversations that matter. Spots are limited—grab yours now

✅TSOW HR Meetup in Bangalore, Saturday, June 28

An evening of HR insights awaits. Join us for networking, inspiration, and growth. Plus, complimentary snacks, coffee, and a digital certificate. What are you waiting for? Register now!

Inclusion isn’t a checklist — it’s an ongoing journey made of real people, real conversations, and real effort. Whether you're rethinking your policies or simply asking better questions, you're helping create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Before you go, we’d love to hear from you! 👇

Click to vote — and let us know how we can keep supporting your journey!

See you in the next one!
– Team TSOW