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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.
Episodes
Monday Jun 01, 2026
Monday Jun 01, 2026
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk about presentation skills that will help you improve at speaking, whether publicly or within your company.
Topics include:
- Why presentation skills matter
- What makes a great presentation
- 6 tips to prepare for your next presentation
- JoDee's Certified Speaking Professional designation
- What to focus on first when preparing a presentation
- Adapting your message for different audiences
- Storytelling
- Managing presentation anxiety
- Keeping people engaged beyond the 10-15 minute mark
- Body language and voice techniques
In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to get the team more engaged during meetings. In the news, there's a trend toward "microshifting" - working in short, non-continuous bursts throughout the day instead of one eight-hour block.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-248-speak-with-confidence/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-248-speak-with-confidence/
To get 0.75 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ (the SHRM credit code for this episode will expire on June 1, 2027)
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Monday May 18, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk to author Glenna Hecht about an issue that impacts more employees than many leaders realize: caregiving.
Topics include:
- The statistics on caregivers in the workplace
- Caregiver-friendly policies
- The hidden impact of caregiving in the workplace and why many employers don't see it
- How caregiving changes an employee's focus, identity, and relationship with work
- What managers can do when an employee's performance suddenly shifts
- Practical ways employers can support employees balancing work and caregiving
In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to help aging workers who don't want to leave but aren't keeping up with younger coworkers retire with dignity. In the news, nearly two thirds of workers say they do not feel financially secure in their current role.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-247-supporting-caregivers-at-work/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-247-supporting-caregivers-at-work/
To get 0.75 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ (the SHRM credit code for this episode will expire on May 18, 2027)
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Monday May 04, 2026
Monday May 04, 2026
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss a topic that impacts every organization looking to attract and hire great talent: the candidate experience. They have conversations with recent job seekers James and Kristi and talk to recruiting expert Erin Todus.
Topics include:
- Why candidate experience matters
- What candidates expect today
- Where organizations are falling short
- Firsthand accounts from recent job seekers about their experiences and advice
- Candidate experience tips
- How to fix the candidate experience
In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to manage younger workers who expect promotions every year or two. In the news, we discuss the statistics on laughter at work.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-246-candidate-experience/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-246-candidate-experience/
To get 0.75 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ (the SHRM credit code for this episode will expire on May 4, 2027)
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Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk to Holly Homan and Erin Mooney about substance abuse in the workplace.
Topics include:
- Erin's journey in recovery
- What employers and leaders should understand about people in recovery
- Common signs and symptoms of substance use disorders
- How to approach substance use concerns with empathy
- How organizations can provide pathways for employees to get help
- Why it's important to have a trusted first provider and a clear plan
- Whether it's legal for HR to require an employee to complete a substance use evaluation or assessment
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about questions to flush out transparency in candidates. In the news, research suggests that mothers leave the workforce not because of declining ambition but because of how work is structured.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-245-supporting-employees-through-substance-use-challenges/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-245-supporting-employees-through-substance-use-challenges/
To get 0.75 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ (the SHRM credit code for this episode will expire on April 20, 2027)
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Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss workplace conflict with college sports coach turned conflict management expert Bill Taylor.
Topics include:
- The statistics on workplace conflict
- Why conflict is an essential part of building relationships and organizations
- The risks of mismanaged or avoided conflict
- The benefits of correctly managed conflict
- What's at the core of most workplace conflicts
- How to manage conflict successfully
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about when you shouldn't refer someone and how to handle it when someone wants you to refer them but you know they won't be a good employee. In the news, 24% of job applicants said they lied on their resume.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-244-conflict-as-a-catalyst/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-244-conflict-as-a-catalyst/
To get 0.5 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ (the SHRM credit code for this episode will expire on April 6, 2027)
Become a member to get early and ad-free access to episodes, video, and more perks! Learn more at patreon.com/joypowered
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Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk to Kourtney McCauliff about 360-degree feedback.
Topics include:
- What a 360 is
- The benefits of 360 feedback
- When a 360 might not be the right move
- When 360s are a good fit
- Kourtney's experience with 360 assessments
- Kourtney's advice for organizations considering 360s for the first time
- How important the tool used is
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about tips for cost-effective development for staff in higher education. In the news, we discuss the US cities with the highest percentage of full-time remote workers.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-243-building-stronger-leaders-through-360-feedback/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-243-building-stronger-leaders-through-360-feedback/
To get 0.5 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ (the SHRM credit code for this episode will expire on March 23, 2027)
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Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss coaching senior leaders with leadership coach and consultant Melissa Greenwell.
Topics include:
- Why executive coaching is important
- Executive coaching inside an organization
- Coaching executives as an external resource
- How to continuously identify leadership strengths and opportunities
- How executives can surround themselves with the best talent
- How executives can best integrate new talent into leadership teams
- Why mentoring is critical to leadership success
In this episode's listener question, we're asked if you can talk about bad employees without risking defamation. In the news, studies show that when employees lack purpose, their health risks increase.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-242-executive-coaching/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-242-executive-coaching/
To get 0.5 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ (the SHRM credit code for this episode will expire on March 9, 2027)
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Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
In this episode, JoDee and Susan tackle a topic that touches almost every HR professional at some point in their career: burnout.
Topics include:
- Common root causes of burnout in HR professionals
- How to prevent HR burnout
- Ideas for getting out of burnout
In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to create balance with personal relationships in the workplace and keeping yourself "HR professional." In the news, we discuss Resume Now's AI Trends for 2026 Report.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-241-understanding-preventing-and-overcoming-burnout-in-hr/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-241-understanding-preventing-and-overcoming-burnout-in-hr/
To get 0.5 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ (the SHRM credit code for this episode will expire on February 23, 2027)
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Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
In this episode, JoDee and Susan unpack the HR Business Partner role.
Topics include:
- What an HR Business Partner is (and isn't)
- Common challenges for HRBPs
- Developing yourself as an HRBP
- Finding joy in being an HRBP
In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to diplomatically inform an employee they are taking up too much space. In the news, more workers plan to hunt for a new job in early 2026, but competition is tight.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-240-hr-business-partners/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-240-hr-business-partners/
To get 0.5 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ (the SHRM credit code for this episode will expire on February 9, 2027)
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Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
In this episode, JoDee and Susan attempt to demystify the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Topics include:
- What the FLSA is
- Employment practices the FLSA does NOT regulate
- Classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt
- Common errors in calculating overtime
- Payroll-related records that must be kept
- Classifying workers as employees vs. independent contractors
- Child labor rules that are part of the FLSA
- Penalties for violating the FLSA
- Suggestions for making sure you stay in compliance
In this episode's listener question, we're asked whether it's better to have a bereavement leave policy that offers different amounts of time off depending on the employee's relationship with the deceased or an open policy depending on the situation and the manager's discretion. In the news, The Academy to Innovate HR released a report on 11 HR trends for 2026.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-239-the-fair-labor-standards-act-flsa/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-239-the-fair-labor-standards-act-flsa/
To get 0.5 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ (the SHRM credit code for this episode will expire on January 26, 2027)
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