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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 Nov 05, 2018
Monday Nov 05, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss retirement vehicles offered in the workspace with Kevin Ervin, founder of Market Street Wealth Management. Topics include the difference between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plans, where to start if you're thinking of creating a retirement program, and the mistakes you should avoid.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-41-what-hr-people-need-to-know-about-retirement-plans for full show notes and links.
Monday Oct 22, 2018
Monday Oct 22, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the current state of affairs on U.S. Immigration policy with Jenifer Brown, Partner at Ice Miller. Topics include common misconceptions about our immigration system, the effect of the travel ban and NAFTA negotiations on immigration, and how to manage the needs of foreign national employees.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-40-us-immigration-update for full show notes and links.
Monday Oct 08, 2018
Monday Oct 08, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss how to recruit and retain people with disabilities with Angie Vandersteen of Tangram Business Resourcing. Topics include how to start a disability inclusion program, how to educate staff members to ensure a welcoming workplace, and where to find candidates with disabilities. Theresa Koleszar from Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation calls in to explain how state vocational rehab services work.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-39-shrm-credit-recruiting-and-retaining-people-with-disabilities for full show notes and links.
Monday Sep 24, 2018
Monday Sep 24, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss how to have a great job interview, from both the interviewer's and the interviewee's perspectives. Topics include interview formats, questions you need to have an answer for, and questions to avoid to stay legally compliant. Listener Dave asks if it's okay to fire someone for having a negative attitude if they're technically competent.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-38-interview-hacking for full show notes and links.
Monday Sep 10, 2018
Monday Sep 10, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss unconscious bias with speaker, trainer, author, and unconscious bias expert Julie Kratz. Topics include the definition of unconscious bias, why now is the time to educate people on it, and whether creating tribes increases the likelihood of unconscious bias.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-37-unconscious-bias for full show notes and links.
Monday Aug 27, 2018
Monday Aug 27, 2018
This episode combines three popular past episodes: "Women Winning in the Workplace," "Aging in the Workplace," and "Communication Strategies with a Multicultural Workforce." JoDee and Susan discuss common misconceptions about older workers. Gender-based stereotype expert Saundra Schrock talks about what's different for women in the workplace, and LUNA Language Services president Marina Waters suggests ways to overcome language barriers at work.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-36-shrm-credit-diversity-in-the-workspace for full show notes and links.
Monday Aug 13, 2018
Monday Aug 13, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss outplacement services with career coach Catherine Schmidt of Purple Ink. Topics include what outplacement entails, why you should offer outplacement, and what an outplaced employee should expect. Listener Kara asks what to do if her employer is disregarding immigration rules like i-9 documents.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-35-offering-outplacement-outstanding for full show notes and links.
Monday Jul 30, 2018
Monday Jul 30, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss a question they get a lot: “How do I become an HR Consultant?” Topics include how to get started, how to determine how much to charge, and how to get the word out about your consulting business. Listener Hayley wonders when (or if) it’s appropriate to tell the accused in a sexual harassment investigation who accused them.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-34-how-to-become-an-hr-consultant for full show notes and links.
Monday Jul 16, 2018
Monday Jul 16, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss creating, utilizing, or enhancing podcasts for internal communications with expert podcaster Jen Edds of The Brassy Broadcasting Company. Topics include why podcasts are great for internal communication, why now is a good time to start a company podcast, and how to get started.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-33-podcasting-for-internal-communications for full show notes and links.
Monday Jul 02, 2018
Monday Jul 02, 2018
This episode combines two popular past episodes: "Healthy Office Communications," and "HR Naysayers to HR Thought Leaders." JoDee and Susan discuss communication best practices at the office. Special guest Alex Rufatto-Perry talks about what makes someone communicate like a thought leader vs. a naysayer.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-32-shrm-credit-communication-in-the-workspace for full show notes and links.