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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 Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss coaching with kindness with expert Libby Wagner.
Topics include:
- What coaching is and why it's important
- Whether managers and supervisors can still get the results they need while coaching with kindness
- How coaching with kindness impacts a post-Covid workplace
- The primary elements of coaching with kindness
- How to ensure your behaviors match your intentions
- Why coaching with kindness can lead to a more joy-filled experience of work
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about building relationships with a diverse group of people through an HR lens. In the news, 4-day workweek postings are increasing but still rare.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-185-coaching-with-kindness/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-185-coaching-with-kindness/
To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
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Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss ageism in the workplace with consultant Whitney Bandemer.
Topics include:
- The statistics on ageism
- How ageism often shows up in workplaces
- Examples of ageism we've seen in the workplace
- Federal laws that relate to ageism
- Some relevant state and local laws
- Where employers make mistakes with older job candidates, employees, and retirees
- Advice for steering clear of ageism
In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to deal with an older coworker our listener perceives as not motivated to work hard. In the news, 39% of US workers haven't taken vacation in the last 12 months.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-184-ageism-in-the-workplace/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-184-ageism-in-the-workplace/
To get 0.25 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
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Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the latest JoyPowered® book with JoDee's co-author, Christine Burrows.
Topics include:
- What JoyPowered® means
- What drove JoDee to start and keep writing
- What was different about writing this book
- What makes JoDee and Christine experts on networking
- Why they wanted to write the book and who it's for
- What's unique about JoyPowered® networking
- Why internal networking is important
- Advice for people looking to hone their networking skills
In this episode's listener question, we're asked how a small business should begin implementing all the employment laws that apply to them. In the news, Preply surveyed Americans working full-time jobs across the country to find out what experiences we all share.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-183-joypowered-networking/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-183-joypowered-networking/
To get 0.25 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
Connect with us:
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Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss using AI as a writing tool with Linda Comerford.
Topics include:
- Whether AI will ever replace the need for us to participate in the process
- Pros and cons of ChatGPT
- Writing tips to help ChatGPT work to your advantage
In this episode's listener question, we're asked whether an org can refuse to rehire an employee who is terminated for taking unapproved leave or not providing medical documentation. In the news, remote workers are taking less vacation than their in-office counterparts.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-182-writing-with-chatgpt/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-182-writing-with-chatgpt/
To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
Connect with us:
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Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
This week we're rerunning a 2020 episode on a topic we often get suggestions about: workplace conflict!
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss how to handle workplace conflicts with consultant Rhonda Beard.
Topics include:
- Who might be involved in conflicts at work
- UC San Diego's recommendations for handling conflict
- Common reasons for conflicts and why we can't avoid them
- How to approach conflict
- Common mistakes in dealing with conflict
- Following up after the conflict is resolved
- Documenting conflict
- ATD's tips for resolving conflict in the workplace
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about how often teams should do team building. In the news, when this episode came out in 2020, the majority of employers believed their employees were struggling financially.
Show notes are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-181-rebroadcast-handling-workplace-conflict/
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Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss bias in the workplace with expert Dr. Misty Resendez Woods.
Topics include:
- Some less-discussed types of bias
- The FLEX model for mitigating bias
- Techniques for helping individuals recognize and address their own biases
- Fostering safe and brave spaces for these discussions
- Coaching people to overcome biases
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about common mistakes in meeting etiquette. In the news, SHRM surveyed 1,500 HR professionals about their organizations' return-to-office plans.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-180-unraveling-bias/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-180-unraveling-bias/
To get 0.75 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
Connect with us:
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Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss negative perceptions of HR and what to do about them.
Topics include:
- Common complaints about HR
- What leads to people disliking HR
- How HR can be viewed more positively
- Our advice for listeners on how to be the kind of HR professional employees want to partner with
In this episode's listener question, we're asked for tips on finding meaningful part-time HR work. In the news, Indeed shared 11 meeting etiquette rules.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-179-why-some-people-hate-hr/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-179-why-some-people-hate-hr/
To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
Connect with us:
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Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss collecting, analyzing, and reporting data in HR.
Topics include:
- The metrics every HR professional should track
- Making assumptions without having good data
- Understanding the impact of and reason for metrics
- Other metrics that might be helpful
- Using data to check progress on your goals
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about a department head consistently not obtaining identification for new employees. In the news, 96% of workers believe a hybrid or remote work arrangement would be best for their mental health.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-178-hr-analytics-and-metrics/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-178-hr-analytics-and-metrics/
To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
Connect with us:
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Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employees experiencing loneliness at work with expert Jann E. Freed.
Topics include:
- The statistics on loneliness at work
- Why we're hearing so much about workplace loneliness right now
- Why people are feeling lonely at work
- Why HR professionals and business leaders should be worried about employees' loneliness
- How to make friends in the workplace
- Why relationships are important to our health and well-being
- How we can make positive change in this area
- Organizations that are leading the way with addressing loneliness
In this episode's listener question, we're asked whether there are legal protections for managers or supervisors for discussing pay or concerns about their boss. In the news, the option to be paid daily is on the rise.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-177-loneliness-at-work/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-177-loneliness-at-work/
To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
Connect with us:
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Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employee surveys with Gina Nelson, Founder and CEO of Consultative HR.
Topics include:
- How to start collecting employee feedback
- How an organization should respond to employee feedback
- How to share survey results, especially when the feedback is anonymous
- What's important to remember when collecting employee feedback
- What employers can do to raise survey response rates (and keep them up)
- The difference between employee satisfaction surveys and employee engagement surveys and when to use them
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about maintaining communication and relationships while working remotely. In the news, some cities have made it illegal to discriminate against weight and height.
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-176-surveying-your-employees/
A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-176-surveying-your-employees/
To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/
Connect with us:
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