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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 18, 2018
Monday Jun 18, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss how to build and maintain effective relationships with your boss, executive team, and other leaders. Topics include the right and wrong ways to manage up and how to get your boss to trust you. Listener Rosemary wants to know if it's okay to look at candidates' social media during the hiring process.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-31-managing-up for full show notes and links.
Monday Jun 04, 2018
Monday Jun 04, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss communicating with a multicultural workforce with Marina Waters, president of LUNA Language Services. Topics include why language services is a fast-growing industry, how to attract culturally diverse applicants, and how to overcome language barriers.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-30-communication-strategies-with-a-multicultural-workforce for full show notes and links.
Monday May 21, 2018
Monday May 21, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk about using communication to connect and become a thought leader with Alex Rufatto-Perry, founder of Practically Speaking, LLC. Topics include what makes someone a naysayer vs. a thought leader, why HR professionals are often perceived as naysayers, and how to build a personal brand.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-29-hr-naysayers-to-hr-thought-leaders for full show notes and links.
Monday May 07, 2018
Monday May 07, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss how to develop business cases to earn approval from senior leaders. They outline the steps to creating the case, talk about how to strengthen your case, and share advice on presenting cases. Listener Rhonda asks how to keep heated political discussions out of the workplace.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-28-shrm-credit-building-an-effective-business-case for full show notes and links.
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Monday Apr 23, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss choosing and implementing HR software with special guest Jessica Stephenson, an HR and social media technology superuser. Topics include making a business case for new HR technology, what to look for in a software application, and how to tell if a vendor’s customer support is really as good as they say it is.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-27-shrm-credit-hr-technology for full show notes and links.
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Monday Apr 09, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss how to fire employees in a humane way. They talk about questions to ask before you terminate someone, progressive corrective action, best practices once you decide it’s time to let go, and how to handle layoffs. Listener Bernadette asks whether it’s important to ask questions at the end of a job interview.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-26-shrm-credit-parting-ways-in-a-humane-way for full show notes and links.
Monday Mar 26, 2018
Monday Mar 26, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss how people behave at work, how they treat each other, and some tips for being a considerate office mate. Topics include email, office gossip, mobile device misuse, and loud talking. They also address a listener’s question about how to handle a boss’s double standards for people in the same role.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-25-shrm-credit-office-etiquette for full show notes and links.
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Monday Mar 12, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss JoDee’s new book, The JoyPowered Family, with her co-author, Denise McGonigal. They talk about why they wrote the book, their definition of joy, and the effect of CliftonStrengths on family joy. Other topics include work-life integration, service to others, and finding joy in times of suffering.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-24-the-joypowered-family for full show notes and links.
Monday Feb 26, 2018
Monday Feb 26, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan share their advice for leading effective meetings. Topics include how to get people to focus in meetings, what to do when people don't speak up, and never letting meetings run long. Special guest Tom Hinkley shares his thoughts on different meeting forums, holding people accountable for preparation, and meeting agendas.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-23-shrm-credit-meeting-skills for full show notes and links.
Monday Feb 12, 2018
Monday Feb 12, 2018
In this episode, JoDee and Susan answer listeners' questions about employment laws, including FMLA, harassment, FLSA, and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. JoDee discusses the work flex bill she lobbied for in November 2017.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-22-shrm-credit-employment-law-qa for full show notes and links.