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We spend too much time at work for it to be a miserable experience! Join JoDee Curtis and Susan White as they discuss human resources and leadership topics with a goal of creating work environments where people can find their joy. If you want to learn about important workplace topics with a splash of joy (and earn SHRM credit!) this is the show for you.
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In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss upskilling and reskilling with Kourtney McCauliff from Purple Ink.
Topics include:
- The difference between upskilling and reskilling
- Why upskilling and reskilling are so important today
- How companies can assess which skills need to be developed
- How to implement upskilling and reskilling programs
- How to create a culture that embraces continuous learning
- The benefits of upskilling and reskilling
- How upskilling and reskilling can be measured
- Technology's role in upskilling and reskilling
- How employees can take ownership of their own upskilling and reskilling
- How upskilling and reskilling contribute to diversity and inclusion initiatives
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about going from SHRM-CP to SHRM-SCP. In the news, 41% of parents say that most days they are so stressed they cannot function.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-208-upskilling-and-reskilling-employees/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-208-upskilling-and-reskilling-employees/
To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
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Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
In this episode, JoDee and Susan share their advice for successful meetings.
Topics include:
- 9 tips for effective meetings
- What a successful meeting agenda looks like
- How to approach meetings about topics that might involve strong feelings or emotions
- Building engagement with meeting participants
- What to do when a colleague never participates in meeting dialogue
- How to have more impact and less meetings
- How to feel empowered and speak up more in meetings
- Managing digital meetings
- How to cut someone off when they're speaking for too long
- Meeting etiquette tips
In this episode's listener question, we're asked how AI plays a role in HR and whether it will take over HR jobs. In the news, in reaction to the death of a 35-year-old banker after consecutive 100-hour weeks at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase has created a role to oversee junior bankers' well-being.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-207-how-to-run-effective-meetings/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-207-how-to-run-effective-meetings/
To get 0.75 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
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Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk about the impact of domestic violence on the workplace with Dr. Cassie Mecklenburg, Executive Director for domestic abuse center Sheltering Wings.
Topics include:
- The statistics on domestic violence and work
- Why it's important to understand the impact of domestic violence on the workplace
- The two philosophies employers tend to gravitate to when thinking about domestic abuse
- How to start a conversation when you suspect or know a colleague is dealing with abuse
- How employers can appropriately help employees who are experiencing abuse
- How the workplace can help prevent abuse before it starts
In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to get a manager to provide specific feedback. In the news, companies offering unusual benefits may see lower employee turnover.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-206-what-hr-and-leaders-should-know-about-domestic-violence/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-206-what-hr-and-leaders-should-know-about-domestic-violence/
To get 0.75 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
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Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
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In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk about how to recognize toxicity at work and what to do about it with consultant MeChelle Callen.
Topics include:
- Subtle signs that a workplace might be toxic
- MeChelle's own experiences with toxic workplaces
- How to reclaim your space and maintain your sense of self-worth in a toxic workplace
- How leaders and organizations can create cultures that foster belonging
In this episode's listener question, we're asked why companies are cutting back on DEI efforts when the benefits have been proven over and over. In the news, Australia has enacted a Right to Disconnect law.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-205-how-to-fix-toxic-workplaces/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-205-how-to-fix-toxic-workplaces/
To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
Become a member to get early access to episodes, video versions, and more perks! Learn more at patreon.com/joypowered
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Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
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In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk to Howie Gerver, founder of The Adam Project, about his mental health resource for job seekers.
Topics include:
- The number of people living with anxiety and depressive disorders
- The mental health challenges faced by job seekers
- Why Howie started The Adam Project
- How The Adam Project helps job seekers
- How job seekers can find free mental health providers
- How employers can help candidates and employees with mental health challenges
In this episode's listener question, we're asked whether it's better to stay with the same organization or to move every few years. In the news, workers ages 65 or older make up a larger portion of the age 55 or older workforce than they did in 2000.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-204-the-adam-project/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-204-the-adam-project/
To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
Become a member to get early access to episodes, video versions, and more perks! Learn more at patreon.com/joypowered
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Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
No more headaches with managing your leave process. Head over to Cocoon.com/hr to learn more and get up to a fifty percent implementation fee discount.
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss how to facilitate individuals working through conflict with each other.
Topics include:
- How much HR should be involved in employees' conflicts
- Guiding employees through resolving conflict on their own
- Our step by step approach for mediating conflict when employees can't resolve it on their own
- When that approach doesn't work
- Resources for conflict management
In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to handle an assistant store manager who is accused of being manipulative and poorly behaved with staff in his location but great at managing up and explaining away incidents to higher management. In the news, the more flexible employers are with where and when their staff members work, the easier it will be to hire and retain employees.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-203-how-to-mediate-workplace-conflict/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-203-how-to-mediate-workplace-conflict/
To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
Become a member to get early access to episodes, video versions, and more perks! Learn more at patreon.com/joypowered
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Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
With our new JoyPowered® memberships, you can get perks like early access, lists of top takeaways, video recordings of episodes, bonus episodes, and more. To give you a taste of what members get, we're sharing last month's bonus episode with you! In this episode, Susan shares advice on change management.
To sign up for a membership, visit https://patreon.com/joypowered
To get 0.25 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Kubler-Ross change curve: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/media/universityofexeter/humanresources/documents/learningdevelopment/the_change_curve.pdf
- 70% of major changes fail statistic: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/leadership/changing-change-management#
- The Readiness Ruler: https://www.centerforebp.case.edu/resources/tools/readiness-ruler
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
No more headaches with managing your leave process. Head over to Cocoon.com/hr to learn more and get up to a fifty percent implementation fee discount.
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employee resource groups (ERGs) with Andrew Holbrook, Chief Accessibility Officer at Wells Fargo.
Topics include:
- Different names for employee resource groups
- The most common ERGs
- The responsibilities of Andrew's role as Chief Accessibility Officer
- The value of ERGs
- Where to start if you want to create ERGs in your organization
- How the business should engage with ERGs
- Concerns and problems that can surface with ERGs
- External resources for mapping out your ERG strategy
- ERG success stories
In this episode's listener question, we're asked whether it's appropriate for an HR professional to have unprofessional social media in their personal lives. In the news, there's a rising trend in promotions without pay raises, or "dry promotions."
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-202-creating-and-administering-employee-resource-groups/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-202-creating-and-administering-employee-resource-groups/
To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
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Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the latest trends in employer health insurance plans with Erich Veigel from The MJ Companies.
Topics include:
- Top employee benefit trends in 2024
- The biggest change in healthcare Erich has seen in his career
- Challenges organizations face around their benefits programs
- Trends in employer health insurance plans
- Tips for employers about their benefits programs
In this episode's listener question, we're asked for advice regarding problematic employees. In the news, we discuss the top concerns for employers in 2024.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-201-trends-in-employer-health-insurance-plans/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-201-trends-in-employer-health-insurance-plans/
To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
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Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in the U.S. today with Joelle Emerson, Co-Founder and CEO of Paradigm.
Topics include:
- How DEI is perceived in the U.S. workplace today
- What business leaders should be thinking about right now when it comes to DEI
- The biggest misconception about DEI
- Pushback against organizations' DEI efforts
- The risk of not dealing with some of the backlash from employees, investors, and political figures regarding DEI
- What HR professionals and business leaders can do to combat the DEI backlash
- What's working right now in advancing DEI efforts in organizations
- Belonging as a strategy
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about how we selected our theme music. In the news, the mean distance from home to work has increased from 10 miles to 27 miles since 2019.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-200-dei-in-todays-work-environment/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-200-dei-in-todays-work-environment/
To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
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