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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 08, 2020
HR in Startups
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the HR component of business start-ups with Grady White, Head of Growth for Vivante Health, and Dawn Lively, COO at FullStack PEO. Topics include the people issues that surface in early stages, at what point in a company's growth you should consider hiring an HR person, the services PEOs provide to start-ups, and the differences in the HR approach with start-up staff. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-91-hr-in-startups for full show notes and links.
This episode is sponsored by MJ Insurance. MJ's proprietary analytics solution, APERTURE, transforms data into solutions, giving insight into the future that helps you make smart, forward-thinking decisions about your business.

Monday May 25, 2020
The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team
Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the dysfunctions and behaviors of cohesive teams with certified coach Laura Hayes. Topics include what the five behaviors of a cohesive team are, what's at stake if teams don't work on those behaviors, and slowing down to speed up. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-90-the-five-behaviors-of-a-cohesive-team for full show notes and links.
This episode is sponsored by MJ Insurance. MJ's proprietary analytics solution, APERTURE, transforms data into solutions, giving insight into the future that helps you make smart, forward-thinking decisions about your business.

Monday May 11, 2020
Diversity and Inclusion
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss diversity and inclusion with expert Erin Brothers. Topics include how the diversity conversation is changing, how to be more inclusive, and what to do to promote diversity and inclusion. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-89-diversity-and-inclusion for full show notes and links.
This episode is sponsored by MJ Insurance. MJ's proprietary analytics solution, APERTURE, transforms data into solutions, giving insight into the future that helps you make smart, forward-thinking decisions about your business.

Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Virtual Training Tips
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
We've slowed down our posting schedule to focus on helping our businesses and clients through the COVID-19 pandemic. Our next full-length episode will be posted in about a month, but in the meantime, we recorded a short bonus episode about something many of you may be dealing with for the first time - leading virtual training sessions.
In this episode, JoDee and Susan share their tips for virtual training. Topics include ways to increase interaction, why you should have a tech producer, and what's unique about learning in a virtual environment. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-88-virtual-training-tips for full show notes and links.

Monday Apr 13, 2020
Managing Perks
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss perks that help attract and retain the best teams with Amy Spurling, CEO and Co-Founder of Compt. Topics include what kind of perks most companies are providing, what employees really want out of their perks, and the perks employees ask for the most. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-87-managing-perks for full show notes and links.
This episode is sponsored by MJ Insurance. MJ's proprietary analytics solution, APERTURE, transforms data into solutions, giving insight into the future that helps you make smart, forward-thinking decisions about your business.

Monday Mar 16, 2020
FMLA: A Practical Approach to Leave Management
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) with Laura North from Purple Ink. Topics include how to stay on top of requests, what training managers need to assist with the process, and how to approach this sensitive information with employees.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-86-shrm-credit-fmla-a-practical-approach-to-leave-management for full show notes and links.

Monday Mar 09, 2020
Tackling Turnover
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employee turnover with Lorraine Ball, owner of Roundpeg and host of "More than a Few Words." Topics include examples of turnover concerns, contributors to turnover, and what to do and not do when turnover goes up. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-85-tackling-turnover for full show notes and links.
This episode is sponsored by Guardian Tracking. Develop a workplace culture that people don’t want to leave. Guardian Tracking will help.

Monday Mar 02, 2020
Employee Retention: Employees Are Customers, Too!
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employee retention with bestselling author Ali Cudby. Topics include the impact of poor employee retention, the benefits of better employee retention, and how to improve employee loyalty. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-84-employee-retention-employees-are-customers-too/ for full show notes and links.

Monday Feb 24, 2020
Handling Workplace Conflict
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss workplace conflicts with consultant Rhonda Beard. Topics include how to resolve workplace conflicts, common mistakes made when dealing with conflicts, and follow up after conflicts have been resolved. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-83-handling-workplace-conflict for full show notes and links.

Monday Feb 17, 2020
Helping Your Managers Lead Today
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss helping team members grow with author, business owner, and Gallup-certified Strengths Coach Sarah Robinson. Topics include Sarah's acronym for what people look for at work, the role of social media in our hunger for feedback, and focusing on strengths instead of weaknesses.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-82-helping-your-managers-lead-today for full show notes and links.