In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the ADA with experts Kim Dinwiddie and Jackie Gessner. Topics include: ADA's purpose, what it covers, and who it applies to How to respond when leaders think it's unfair for an employee to have "special privileges" How the increased focus on mental health affects employers in terms of ADA What the interactive process is and how to navigate it How hybrid and flexible work arrangements benefit both employers and employees regarding ADA New legal requirements around disabilities and workplace accommodations Where employers often fail to address accommodation requests What employers should know to make them more comfortable about asking the right questions What limits apply to workplace accommodations Whether employers are required to provide time off as an accommodation  In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to make the best of having a micromanaging boss who doesn't take feedback well. In the news, remote and hybrid work options remain a priority for new grads seeking jobs. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-174-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-ada/  A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-174-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-ada/  To get 0.75 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/  Connect with us:  @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/joypowered  @JoyPowered on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joypowered  @JoyPowered on Facebook: https://facebook.com/joypowered  @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered  Sign up for our email newsletter: https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/ 

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the ADA with experts Kim Dinwiddie and Jackie Gessner. Topics include: <ul><li>ADA's purpose, what it covers, and who it applies to</li> <li>How to respond when leaders think it's unfair for an employee to have "special privileges"</li> <li>How the increased focus on mental health affects employers in terms of ADA</li> <li>What the interactive process is and how to navigate it</li> <li>How hybrid and flexible work arrangements benefit both employers and employees regarding ADA</li> <li>New legal requirements around disabilities and workplace accommodations</li> <li>Where employers often fail to address accommodation requests</li> <li>What employers should know to make them more comfortable about asking the right questions</li> <li>What limits apply to workplace accommodations</li> <li>Whether employers are required to provide time off as an accommodation</li> </ul> In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to make the best of having a micromanaging boss who doesn't take feedback well. In the news, remote and hybrid work options remain a priority for new grads seeking jobs. Full show notes and links are available here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-174-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-ada/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-174-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-ada/</a> A transcript of the episode can be found here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-174-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-ada/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-174-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-ada/ </a> To get 0.75 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ </a> Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/joypowered </a> @JoyPowered on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/joypowered </a> @JoyPowered on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/joypowered </a> @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered </a> Sign up for our email newsletter: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/</a>

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In this episode, JoDee and Susan answer listeners' questions about training. Topics include: Training employees without being condescending Implementing women's leadership workshops Training managers to give performance reviews Teaching managers how to delegate Grooming potential succession candidates Teaching the art of patience When to launch sensitivity training Third-party vendors who provide assessments Resources to bring training and development programs in-house Team building on a budget Managing training and certification pathways Creating training modules for employees who are in different jobs than you Starting a career in learning and development Supporting managers with leadership training  In the news, a Bamboo HR study describes what human resource leaders look like in 2023. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-173-your-training-questions-answered/  A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypoiwered.com/transcript-episode-173-your-training-questions-answered/  To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/  Connect with us:  @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/joypowered/  @JoyPowered on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joypowered/  @JoyPowered on Facebook: https://facebook.com/joypowered/  @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/  Sign up for our email newsletter: https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/ 

In this episode, JoDee and Susan answer listeners' questions about training. Topics include: <ul><li>Training employees without being condescending</li> <li>Implementing women's leadership workshops</li> <li>Training managers to give performance reviews</li> <li>Teaching managers how to delegate</li> <li>Grooming potential succession candidates</li> <li>Teaching the art of patience</li> <li>When to launch sensitivity training</li> <li>Third-party vendors who provide assessments</li> <li>Resources to bring training and development programs in-house</li> <li>Team building on a budget</li> <li>Managing training and certification pathways</li> <li>Creating training modules for employees who are in different jobs than you</li> <li>Starting a career in learning and development</li> <li>Supporting managers with leadership training</li> </ul> In the news, a Bamboo HR study describes what human resource leaders look like in 2023. Full show notes and links are available here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-173-your-training-questions-answered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-173-your-training-questions-answered/</a> A transcript of the episode can be found here: <a href="https://getjoypoiwered.com/transcript-episode-173-your-training-questions-answered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypoiwered.com/transcript-episode-173-your-training-questions-answered/</a> To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ </a> Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/joypowered/ </a> @JoyPowered on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/joypowered/ </a> @JoyPowered on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/joypowered/ </a> @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/ </a> Sign up for our email newsletter: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/</a>

Your Training Questions Answered

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss introversion in the workplace with expert Ryan Showalter. Topics include: Unleashing the power of introversion Ryan's journey to discovering he's an introvert Challenges introverts at work face The superpowers introverts possess Advice for introverts Advice for extroverts who have introverts they care about  In this episode's listener question, we're asked about advice for people transitioning away from full-time HR. In the news, remote workers are more likely than in-person workers to say they'd recommend their organization as a great place to work. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-172-introverts-at-work/  A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-172-introverts-at-work/  To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/  Connect with us:  @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/joypowered  @JoyPowered on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joypowered  @JoyPowered on Facebook: https://facebook.com/joypowered  @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered  Sign up for our email newsletter: https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/ 

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss introversion in the workplace with expert Ryan Showalter. Topics include: <ul><li>Unleashing the power of introversion</li> <li>Ryan's journey to discovering he's an introvert</li> <li>Challenges introverts at work face</li> <li>The superpowers introverts possess</li> <li>Advice for introverts</li> <li>Advice for extroverts who have introverts they care about</li> </ul> In this episode's listener question, we're asked about advice for people transitioning away from full-time HR. In the news, remote workers are more likely than in-person workers to say they'd recommend their organization as a great place to work. Full show notes and links are available here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-172-introverts-at-work/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-172-introverts-at-work/</a> A transcript of the episode can be found here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-172-introverts-at-work/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-172-introverts-at-work/</a> To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ </a> Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/joypowered </a> @JoyPowered on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/joypowered </a> @JoyPowered on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/joypowered </a> @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered </a> Sign up for our email newsletter: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/</a>

Introverts at Work

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss expanding employees' skills and capabilities with Peggy Hogan, VP of Talent Services at Purple Ink. Topics include: What upskilling means Why a company should consider upskilling How to get started with upskilling Tracking transferable skills Management training programs Examples of upskilling Hiring great candidates who can be trained  In this episode's listener question, we're asked about starting a total rewards conversation and mindset. In the news, most Americans say they've had a coworker who talks too much. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-171-upskilling/  A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-171-upskilling/  To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/  Connect with us:  @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/joypowered/  @JoyPowered on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joypowered/  @JoyPowered on Facebook: https://facebook.com/joypowered/  @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/  Sign up for our email newsletter: https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/ 

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss expanding employees' skills and capabilities with Peggy Hogan, VP of Talent Services at Purple Ink. Topics include: <ul><li>What upskilling means</li> <li>Why a company should consider upskilling</li> <li>How to get started with upskilling</li> <li>Tracking transferable skills</li> <li>Management training programs</li> <li>Examples of upskilling</li> <li>Hiring great candidates who can be trained</li> </ul> In this episode's listener question, we're asked about starting a total rewards conversation and mindset. In the news, most Americans say they've had a coworker who talks too much. Full show notes and links are available here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-171-upskilling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-171-upskilling/ </a> A transcript of the episode can be found here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-171-upskilling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-171-upskilling/ </a> To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ </a> Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/joypowered/ </a> @JoyPowered on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/joypowered/ </a> @JoyPowered on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/joypowered/ </a> @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/ </a> Sign up for our email newsletter: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/</a>

Upskilling

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss starting out your career in HR. Topics include: How and when JoDee and Susan moved into HR Advice JoDee and Susan got early in their HR careers The importance of having a mentor Tips for climbing the HR ladder Mistakes to avoid  In this episode's listener question, we're asked what to do when candidates ghost you. In the news, the majority of businesses reported their employees teleworked rarely or not at all in 2022. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-170-advice-for-early-career-hr-professionals/  A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-170-advice-for-early-career-hr-professionals/  To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/  Connect with us:  @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/joypowered  @JoyPowered on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joypowered  @JoyPowered on Facebook: https://facebook.com/joypowered  @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered  Sign up for our email newsletter: https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/ 

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss starting out your career in HR. Topics include: <ul><li>How and when JoDee and Susan moved into HR</li> <li>Advice JoDee and Susan got early in their HR careers</li> <li>The importance of having a mentor</li> <li>Tips for climbing the HR ladder</li> <li>Mistakes to avoid</li> </ul> In this episode's listener question, we're asked what to do when candidates ghost you. In the news, the majority of businesses reported their employees teleworked rarely or not at all in 2022. Full show notes and links are available here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-170-advice-for-early-career-hr-professionals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-170-advice-for-early-career-hr-professionals/</a> A transcript of the episode can be found here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-170-advice-for-early-career-hr-professionals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-170-advice-for-early-career-hr-professionals/ </a> To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ </a> Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/joypowered </a> @JoyPowered on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/joypowered </a> @JoyPowered on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/joypowered </a> @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered </a> Sign up for our email newsletter: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/</a>

Advice for Early Career HR Professionals

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss finding the right job for you with experts Peggy Hogan, Kurt Schoch, and Deb Kuhn. Topics include: How often people struggle to figure out what their next job should be Where to start when trying to decide on your next right job How to approach your resume, networking, and job search when you don't know exactly what kind of job you want Mistakes people make when changing jobs Resources for looking for your right job Why you might want to use an assessment if you're not sure what job is right for you Which assessments are the most useful as you try to find your right job How assessments can help you ensure you can use your gifts and talents and feel fulfilled in a role Why leadership teams value having internal career coaching Pitfalls to avoid if you're considering offering internal career coaching to your employees How employers can support internal career progression Challenges in helping internal employees determine the right next job for them  In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to make sure those being investigated understand the importance of being truthful. In the news, the Wall Street Journal recently shared five new benefits and perks to consider. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-169-finding-the-right-job-for-you/  A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-169-finding-the-right-job-for-you/  To get 0.75 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/  Connect with us:  @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/joypowered/  @JoyPowered on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joypowered/  @JoyPowered on Facebook: https://facebook.com/joypowered/  @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/  Sign up for our email newsletter: https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/ 

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss finding the right job for you with experts Peggy Hogan, Kurt Schoch, and Deb Kuhn. Topics include: <ul><li>How often people struggle to figure out what their next job should be</li> <li>Where to start when trying to decide on your next right job</li> <li>How to approach your resume, networking, and job search when you don't know exactly what kind of job you want</li> <li>Mistakes people make when changing jobs</li> <li>Resources for looking for your right job</li> <li>Why you might want to use an assessment if you're not sure what job is right for you</li> <li>Which assessments are the most useful as you try to find your right job</li> <li>How assessments can help you ensure you can use your gifts and talents and feel fulfilled in a role</li> <li>Why leadership teams value having internal career coaching</li> <li>Pitfalls to avoid if you're considering offering internal career coaching to your employees</li> <li>How employers can support internal career progression</li> <li>Challenges in helping internal employees determine the right next job for them</li> </ul> In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to make sure those being investigated understand the importance of being truthful. In the news, the Wall Street Journal recently shared five new benefits and perks to consider. Full show notes and links are available here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-169-finding-the-right-job-for-you/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-169-finding-the-right-job-for-you/ </a> A transcript of the episode can be found here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-169-finding-the-right-job-for-you/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-169-finding-the-right-job-for-you/ </a> To get 0.75 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ </a> Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/joypowered/ </a> @JoyPowered on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/joypowered/ </a> @JoyPowered on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/joypowered/ </a> @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/ </a> Sign up for our email newsletter: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/</a>

Finding the Right Job for You

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss organizational growth with consultant and coach Diane Brown. Topics include: The primary types of business growth The stages of business growth How Diane defines organizational growth What "hitting a ceiling" as an organization means Strategies leaders can use to break through a ceiling How these concepts apply at a team or individual level The best place to start Diane's last JoyPowered moment at work  In this episode's listener question, we're asked about tips to help coworkers who may not be as extroverted be more open to collaboration. In the news, a recent survey found that 40% of U.S. workers report that their job has had a negative impact on their mental health. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-168-breaking-through-the-growth-ceiling/  A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-168-breaking-through-the-growth-ceiling/ To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://purpleinkllc.com/shrm/  Connect with us:  @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/joypowered  @JoyPowered on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joypowered @JoyPowered on Facebook: https://facebook.com/joypowered @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered Sign up for our email newsletter: https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/ 

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss organizational growth with consultant and coach Diane Brown. Topics include: <ul><li>The primary types of business growth</li> <li>The stages of business growth</li> <li>How Diane defines organizational growth</li> <li>What "hitting a ceiling" as an organization means</li> <li>Strategies leaders can use to break through a ceiling</li> <li>How these concepts apply at a team or individual level</li> <li>The best place to start</li> <li>Diane's last JoyPowered moment at work</li> </ul> In this episode's listener question, we're asked about tips to help coworkers who may not be as extroverted be more open to collaboration. In the news, a recent survey found that 40% of U.S. workers report that their job has had a negative impact on their mental health. Full show notes and links are available here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-168-breaking-through-the-growth-ceiling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-168-breaking-through-the-growth-ceiling/ </a> A transcript of the episode can be found here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-168-breaking-through-the-growth-ceiling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-168-breaking-through-the-growth-ceiling/</a> To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: <a href="https://purpleinkllc.com/shrm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://purpleinkllc.com/shrm/</a> Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/joypowered </a> @JoyPowered on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/joypowered</a> @JoyPowered on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/joypowered</a> @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered</a> Sign up for our email newsletter: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/</a>

Breaking through the Growth Ceiling

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss supporting mothers as they return to work with Lori Mihalich-Levin, CEO of Mindful Return. They also talk to JoDee's daughter Keeli and her husband Magnus about their experiences as expecting parents in Sweden and how they think parenthood will affect their work lives. Topics include: A U.S. Census Bureau study exploring labor force participation of new mothers Lori's experiences as a lawyer and mom and how she started doing work in this area The most common challenges among new parents returning to work How employers can support new parents through this major life transition Why it's important to encourage both moms and dads to take parental leave Strategies for dealing with the inner conflict between kids and career One step Lori made that boosted her joy at work Sweden's new parent regulations Worries and expectations that Keeli and Magnus have around returning to work after baby Keeli and Magnus' suggestions for simple things employers can do that would make a world of difference for new parents  In this episode's listener mail, we're asked how to approach a manager who's very resistant to virtual learning. In the news, a recent survey found that 50% of workers experience the "Sunday scaries." Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-167-supporting-mothers-returning-to-work/  A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-167-supporting-mothers-returning-to-work/  To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm  Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/joypowered  @JoyPowered on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joypowered @JoyPowered on Facebook: https://facebook.com/joypowered  @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered  Sign up for our email newsletter: https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter 

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss supporting mothers as they return to work with Lori Mihalich-Levin, CEO of Mindful Return. They also talk to JoDee's daughter Keeli and her husband Magnus about their experiences as expecting parents in Sweden and how they think parenthood will affect their work lives. Topics include: <ul><li>A U.S. Census Bureau study exploring labor force participation of new mothers</li> <li>Lori's experiences as a lawyer and mom and how she started doing work in this area</li> <li>The most common challenges among new parents returning to work</li> <li>How employers can support new parents through this major life transition</li> <li>Why it's important to encourage both moms and dads to take parental leave</li> <li>Strategies for dealing with the inner conflict between kids and career</li> <li>One step Lori made that boosted her joy at work</li> <li>Sweden's new parent regulations</li> <li>Worries and expectations that Keeli and Magnus have around returning to work after baby</li> <li>Keeli and Magnus' suggestions for simple things employers can do that would make a world of difference for new parents</li> </ul> In this episode's listener mail, we're asked how to approach a manager who's very resistant to virtual learning. In the news, a recent survey found that 50% of workers experience the "Sunday scaries." Full show notes and links are available here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-167-supporting-mothers-returning-to-work/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-167-supporting-mothers-returning-to-work/ </a> A transcript of the episode can be found here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-167-supporting-mothers-returning-to-work/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-167-supporting-mothers-returning-to-work/ </a> To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/shrm </a> Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/joypowered </a> @JoyPowered on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/joypowered</a> @JoyPowered on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/joypowered </a> @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered </a> Sign up for our email newsletter: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter</a>

Supporting Mothers Returning to Work

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss work-life blend with Dan Bruder, CEO of Blendification. Topics include: The difference between work-life balance and work-life integration Why work-life balance is a myth What work-life blend is How to blend work and life when they're becoming more disconnected Technology's role in connecting work and life One small step people can do in this area to create more joy at work  In this episode's listener question, we're asked whether retention is different in corporate vs. nonprofit settings. In the news, flextime policies allow employees to build a schedule that matches their biological sleep patterns. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-166-blending-work-and-life/  A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-166-blending-work-and-life/  To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/  Connect with us:  @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/joypowered/ @JoyPowered on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joypowered/ @JoyPowered on Facebook: https://facebook.com/joypowered/ @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/ Sign up for our email newsletter: https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/ 

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss work-life blend with Dan Bruder, CEO of Blendification. Topics include: <ul><li>The difference between work-life balance and work-life integration</li> <li>Why work-life balance is a myth</li> <li>What work-life blend is</li> <li>How to blend work and life when they're becoming more disconnected</li> <li>Technology's role in connecting work and life</li> <li>One small step people can do in this area to create more joy at work</li> </ul> In this episode's listener question, we're asked whether retention is different in corporate vs. nonprofit settings. In the news, flextime policies allow employees to build a schedule that matches their biological sleep patterns. Full show notes and links are available here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-166-blending-work-and-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-166-blending-work-and-life/</a> A transcript of the episode can be found here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-166-blending-work-and-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-166-blending-work-and-life/ </a> To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ </a> Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/joypowered/</a> @JoyPowered on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/joypowered/</a> @JoyPowered on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/joypowered/</a> @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/</a> Sign up for our email newsletter: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/</a>

Blending Work and Life

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss patient advocacy with Lauren Winans, CEO and Principal HR Consultant for Next Level Benefits. Topics include: What patient advocacy is and how it shows up in daily life Why it's important for employees to advocate for themselves in healthcare situations What employers can do to support advocacy and enhance its impact Outcomes that can be achieved through effective championing of patient advocacy Lauren's advice for creating more joy at work  In this episode's listener question, we're asked about balancing the HR workload. In the news, we discuss a survey about perceptions of office buzzwords. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-165-patient-advocacy-for-employees/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-165-patient-advocacy-for-employees/  To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/  Connect with us:  @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/joypowered  @JoyPowered on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joypowered  @JoyPowered on Facebook: https://facebook.com/joypowered @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered  Sign up for our email newsletter: https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/ 

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss patient advocacy with Lauren Winans, CEO and Principal HR Consultant for Next Level Benefits. Topics include: <ul><li>What patient advocacy is and how it shows up in daily life</li> <li>Why it's important for employees to advocate for themselves in healthcare situations</li> <li>What employers can do to support advocacy and enhance its impact</li> <li>Outcomes that can be achieved through effective championing of patient advocacy</li> <li>Lauren's advice for creating more joy at work</li> </ul> In this episode's listener question, we're asked about balancing the HR workload. In the news, we discuss a survey about perceptions of office buzzwords. Full show notes and links are available here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-165-patient-advocacy-for-employees/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-165-patient-advocacy-for-employees/</a> A transcript of the episode can be found here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-165-patient-advocacy-for-employees/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-165-patient-advocacy-for-employees/</a> To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/</a> Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/joypowered </a> @JoyPowered on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/joypowered </a> @JoyPowered on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/joypowered</a> @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered </a> Sign up for our email newsletter: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/</a>

Patient Advocacy for Employees

The JoyPowered Workspace Podcast: Where we put the humanity back into HR! JoyPowered is updated at least once a month.

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss starting up an HR department with guests Trisha Zulic and Carlie Vaughn. Topics include: Recommendations for getting an HR department started When businesses realize they want or need an HR person Advice for companies getting ready to hire their first HR person Skills a "first in seat" HR person needs How to launch the HR function well Learnings from being the first HR person in a business Trisha's advice for creating more joy at work What attracted Carlie to opportunities to start HR functions from scratch Challenges of being the first HR person in an organization Benefits of being the person who launches HR in an organization How to prepare to forge the launch of HR in a company What brings Carlie joy at work  In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to respond to staff members who think HR will always side with the boss. In the news, we discuss the new trend of "hush trips." Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-164-starting-an-hr-function/  A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-164-starting-an-hr-function/  To get 0.75 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/  Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/joypowered/ @JoyPowered on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joypowered/ @JoyPowered on Facebook: https://facebook.com/joypowered/ @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/  Sign up for our email newsletter: https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/ 

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss starting up an HR department with guests Trisha Zulic and Carlie Vaughn. Topics include: <ul><li>Recommendations for getting an HR department started</li> <li>When businesses realize they want or need an HR person</li> <li>Advice for companies getting ready to hire their first HR person</li> <li>Skills a "first in seat" HR person needs</li> <li>How to launch the HR function well</li> <li>Learnings from being the first HR person in a business</li> <li>Trisha's advice for creating more joy at work</li> <li>What attracted Carlie to opportunities to start HR functions from scratch</li> <li>Challenges of being the first HR person in an organization</li> <li>Benefits of being the person who launches HR in an organization</li> <li>How to prepare to forge the launch of HR in a company</li> <li>What brings Carlie joy at work</li> </ul> In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to respond to staff members who think HR will always side with the boss. In the news, we discuss the new trend of "hush trips." Full show notes and links are available here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-164-starting-an-hr-function/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-164-starting-an-hr-function/</a> A transcript of the episode can be found here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-164-starting-an-hr-function/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-164-starting-an-hr-function/</a> To get 0.75 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ </a> Connect with us: <ul><li>@JoyPowered on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/joypowered/</a></li> <li>@JoyPowered on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/joypowered/</a></li> <li>@JoyPowered on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/joypowered/</a></li> <li>@JoyPowered on LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/</a> </li> <li>Sign up for our email newsletter: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/</a> </li></ul>

Starting an HR Function

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss mental health and wellbeing with Melanie Fauth from Ignite Wellbeing. Topics include: Mental health trends for 2023 Why addressing adult wellbeing became a priority for Melanie What mind-body medicine is Why you should be interested in mind-body medicine What Ignite Wellbeing offers their clients What you can do in this area to create more joy at work  In this episode's listener question, we're asked about appropriate questions for on-demand interviews. In the news, we discuss a survey showing most working Americans have a side hustle. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-163-employee-wellbeing-through-mind-body-medicine/   A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-163-employee-wellbeing-through-mind-body-medicine/  To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/  Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/joypowered/ @JoyPowered on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joypowered/ @JoyPowered on Facebook: https://facebook.com/joypowered/ @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/  Sign up for our email newsletter: https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/  

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss mental health and wellbeing with Melanie Fauth from Ignite Wellbeing. Topics include: <ul><li>Mental health trends for 2023</li> <li>Why addressing adult wellbeing became a priority for Melanie</li> <li>What mind-body medicine is</li> <li>Why you should be interested in mind-body medicine</li> <li>What Ignite Wellbeing offers their clients</li> <li>What you can do in this area to create more joy at work</li> </ul> In this episode's listener question, we're asked about appropriate questions for on-demand interviews. In the news, we discuss a survey showing most working Americans have a side hustle. Full show notes and links are available here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-163-employee-wellbeing-through-mind-body-medicine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-163-employee-wellbeing-through-mind-body-medicine/</a> A transcript of the episode can be found here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-163-employee-wellbeing-through-mind-body-medicine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-163-employee-wellbeing-through-mind-body-medicine/</a> To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/</a> Connect with us: <ul><li>@JoyPowered on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/joypowered/</a></li> <li>@JoyPowered on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/joypowered/</a></li> <li>@JoyPowered on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/joypowered/</a></li> <li>@JoyPowered on LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/</a> </li> <li>Sign up for our email newsletter: <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/</a> </li> </ul>

Employee Wellbeing through Mind-Body Medicine

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss how writing can benefit your career with business book strategist Cathy Fyock. Topics include: Why JoDee and Susan have written books How Cathy made the transition from HR leader to book coach How writing has served Cathy as an HR leader/consultant How writing has benefited the careers of HR professionals First steps for HR professionals who are interested in writing to grow their careers Cathy's advice for creating more joy at work  Full show notes and links are available here. A transcript of the episode can be found here. To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here. Connect with us:  @JoyPowered on Instagram @JoyPowered on Twitter @JoyPowered on Facebook @JoyPowered on LinkedIn Sign up for our email newsletter

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss how writing can benefit your career with business book strategist Cathy Fyock. Topics include: <ul><li>Why JoDee and Susan have written books</li> <li>How Cathy made the transition from HR leader to book coach</li> <li>How writing has served Cathy as an HR leader/consultant</li> <li>How writing has benefited the careers of HR professionals</li> <li>First steps for HR professionals who are interested in writing to grow their careers</li> <li>Cathy's advice for creating more joy at work</li> </ul> Full show notes and links <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-162-writing-as-a-thought-leadership-strategy/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=episode_162_writing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">are available here</a>. A transcript of the episode <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-162-writing-as-a-thought-leadership-strategy/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=episode_162_writing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">can be found here</a>. To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=episode_162_writing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fill out the evaluation here</a>. Connect with us: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Twitter</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Facebook</a> <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=episode_162_writing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for our email newsletter</a>

Writing as a Thought Leadership Strategy

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss generational diversity at work with coach/speaker Lindsay Boccardo. Topics include: What's different with Gen Z compared to Millennials What employers are doing to continue to evolve with the needs of newer employees What organizations can do to retain more seasoned leaders How coaching skills help bring generationally diverse teams together How Lindsay's perspective has changed regarding generations at work, culture, and employee engagement What people do in this area that sucks the joy out of work  Full show notes and links are available here. A transcript of the episode can be found here. To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here. Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram @JoyPowered on Twitter @JoyPowered on Facebook @JoyPowered on LinkedIn Sign up for our email newsletter

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss generational diversity at work with coach/speaker Lindsay Boccardo. Topics include: <ul><li>What's different with Gen Z compared to Millennials</li> <li>What employers are doing to continue to evolve with the needs of newer employees</li> <li>What organizations can do to retain more seasoned leaders</li> <li>How coaching skills help bring generationally diverse teams together</li> <li>How Lindsay's perspective has changed regarding generations at work, culture, and employee engagement</li> <li>What people do in this area that sucks the joy out of work</li> </ul> Full show notes and links are <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-161-generational-diversity/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=episode_161_generational_diversity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available here</a>. A transcript of the episode can be <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-161-generational-diversity/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=episode_161_generational_diversity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">found here</a>. To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=episode_161_generational_diversity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the evaluation here</a>. Connect with us: <a href="https://instagram/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Twitter</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Facebook</a> <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=episode_161_generational_diversity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for our email newsletter</a>

Generational Diversity

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss toxic work environments with Jesse Gomez from Williamsburg Therapy Group. Topics include: What constitutes a toxic work environment Why this term is being used so much these days Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's comments on toxic workplaces What an employer can do to reduce the chances of their workplace becoming toxic Strategies for addressing co-workers and managers who are bullies How to help your supervisor see there's hypocrisy in their behavior without putting them in defense mode What to do when your manager is showing favoritism  Jesse's advice on creating more joy at work  Full show notes and links are available here. A transcript of the episode can be found here. To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here. Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram @JoyPowered on Twitter @JoyPowered on Facebook @JoyPowered on LinkedIn Sign up for our email newsletter

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss toxic work environments with Jesse Gomez from Williamsburg Therapy Group. Topics include: <ul><li>What constitutes a toxic work environment</li> <li>Why this term is being used so much these days</li> <li>Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's comments on toxic workplaces</li> <li>What an employer can do to reduce the chances of their workplace becoming toxic</li> <li>Strategies for addressing co-workers and managers who are bullies</li> <li>How to help your supervisor see there's hypocrisy in their behavior without putting them in defense mode</li> <li>What to do when your manager is showing favoritism </li> <li>Jesse's advice on creating more joy at work</li> </ul> Full show notes and links are <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-160-toxic-workplaces/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=episode_160_toxic_workplaces" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available here</a>. A transcript of the episode can be <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-160-toxic-workplaces/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=episode_160_toxic_workplaces" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">found here</a>. To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=episode_160_toxic_workplaces" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the evaluation here</a>. Connect with us: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Twitter</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Facebook</a> <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=episode_160_toxic_workplaces" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for our email newsletter</a>

Toxic Workplaces

We're taking a short holiday break, so no new episode today -- we'll be back to new programming in a few weeks. In the meantime, we're rerunning a 2020 episode on a topic we often get questions and suggestions about: FMLA! In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) with Laura North from Purple Ink. Topics include: What FMLA is and why the US Congress passed the Act How to stay on top of FMLA requests What type of training managers need to assist with the process How to approach sensitive information with employees who are sometimes not willing to share the details How to handle cases that are approaching leave expiration  Full show notes and links are available here. A transcript of the episode can be found here. To get 1 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here. Connect with us:  @JoyPowered on Instagram  @JoyPowered on Twitter  @JoyPowered on Facebook  @JoyPowered on LinkedIn  Sign up for our email newsletter

We're taking a short holiday break, so no new episode today -- we'll be back to new programming in a few weeks. In the meantime, we're rerunning a 2020 episode on a topic we often get questions and suggestions about: FMLA! In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) with Laura North from Purple Ink. Topics include: <ul><li>What FMLA is and why the US Congress passed the Act</li> <li>How to stay on top of FMLA requests</li> <li>What type of training managers need to assist with the process</li> <li>How to approach sensitive information with employees who are sometimes not willing to share the details</li> <li>How to handle cases that are approaching leave expiration</li> </ul> Full show notes and links are <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-86-shrm-credit-fmla-a-practical-approach-to-leave-management/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available here</a>. A transcript of the episode can be <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-86-shrm-credit-fmla-a-practical-approach-to-leave-management/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">found here</a>. To get 1 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the evaluation here</a>. Connect with us: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Twitter</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Facebook</a> <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for our email newsletter</a>

[Rebroadcast] FMLA: A Practical Approach to Leave Management

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss collaboration in the workplace with social psychologist Deb Mashek. Topics include: What collaboration is and why it's important to do well in the workplace What's at stake and why collaboration is so difficult How to move collaborative relationships from collabor(h)ate to collaborGREAT How collaborative relationships, tools, processes, and culture fit together Deb's most recent JoyPowered® moment at work  Full show notes and links are available here. A transcript of the episode can be found here. To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here. Connect with us:  @JoyPowered on Instagram  @JoyPowered on Twitter  @JoyPowered on Facebook  @JoyPowered on LinkedIn  Sign up for our email newsletter

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss collaboration in the workplace with social psychologist Deb Mashek. Topics include: <ul><li>What collaboration is and why it's important to do well in the workplace</li> <li>What's at stake and why collaboration is so difficult</li> <li>How to move collaborative relationships from collabor(h)ate to collaborGREAT</li> <li>How collaborative relationships, tools, processes, and culture fit together</li> <li>Deb's most recent JoyPowered® moment at work</li> </ul> Full show notes and links are<a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-158-collaboration-in-the-workplace/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> available here</a>. A transcript of the episode can be <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-158-collaboration-in-the-workplace/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">found here</a>. To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the evaluation here</a>. Connect with us: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Twitter</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Facebook</a> <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for our email newsletter</a>

Collaboration in the Workplace

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss trends in the benefit marketplace with Paul Ashley of NFP and Bill Snyder of Vivante Health. Topics include: Changes in how business leaders and HR professionals view the benefits they offer employees Some of the more creative and innovative employee benefit offerings Which new benefits will have traction Sabbaticals outside of academia What to consider when assembling or refreshing your benefit offerings What brings Paul joy at work How prevalent digestive health issues are in the U.S. today How digestive issues affect productivity, absenteeism, and employer medical costs What companies can do to help employees improve their digestive health How digestive health can be incorporated into company benefits programs A small step Bill made to boost his joy in his career  Full show notes and links are available here. A transcript of the episode can be found here. To get 0.75 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here. Connect with us:  @JoyPowered on Instagram  @JoyPowered on Twitter  @JoyPowered on Facebook  @JoyPowered on LinkedIn  Sign up for our email newsletter

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss trends in the benefit marketplace with Paul Ashley of NFP and Bill Snyder of Vivante Health. Topics include: <ul><li>Changes in how business leaders and HR professionals view the benefits they offer employees</li> <li>Some of the more creative and innovative employee benefit offerings</li> <li>Which new benefits will have traction</li> <li>Sabbaticals outside of academia</li> <li>What to consider when assembling or refreshing your benefit offerings</li> <li>What brings Paul joy at work</li> <li>How prevalent digestive health issues are in the U.S. today</li> <li>How digestive issues affect productivity, absenteeism, and employer medical costs</li> <li>What companies can do to help employees improve their digestive health</li> <li>How digestive health can be incorporated into company benefits programs</li> <li>A small step Bill made to boost his joy in his career</li> </ul> Full show notes and links are <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-157-innovative-benefit-offerings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available here</a>. A transcript of the episode can be <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-157-innovative-benefit-offerings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">found here</a>. To get 0.75 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the evaluation here</a>. Connect with us: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Twitter</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Facebook</a> <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for our email newsletter</a>

Innovative Benefit Offerings

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss change management and communication with consultant Whitney Bandemer. Topics include: Why so many change management processes miss the mark The key components of good change management communication What brain science has to do with change management How to know you're communicating with the right people How HR or people experience teams can help with organizational communication Whitney's last JoyPowered® moment at work  Full show notes and links are available here. A transcript of the episode can be found here. To get 0.25 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here. Connect with us:  @JoyPowered on Instagram  @JoyPowered on Twitter  @JoyPowered on Facebook @JoyPowered on LinkedIn  Sign up for our email newsletter

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss change management and communication with consultant Whitney Bandemer. Topics include: <ul><li>Why so many change management processes miss the mark</li> <li>The key components of good change management communication</li> <li>What brain science has to do with change management</li> <li>How to know you're communicating with the right people</li> <li>How HR or people experience teams can help with organizational communication</li> <li>Whitney's last JoyPowered® moment at work</li> </ul> Full show notes and links are <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-156-communicating-change/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available here</a>. A transcript of the episode can be <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-156-communicating-change/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">found here</a>. To get 0.25 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the evaluation here</a>. Connect with us: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Twitter</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Facebook</a> <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for our email newsletter</a>

Communicating Change

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss ways to more effectively find top talent with Purple Ink's VP of Talent Services, Peggy Hogan. Topics include: Why companies are struggling to find top talent Key things you can do to up your recruiting game Technology for more effective sourcing and communication with applicants How to know if you're doing all you can do in this competitive market What one thing you should do to be more successful Advice on creating more joy at work  Full show notes and links are available here. A transcript of the episode can be found here. To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here. Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram @JoyPowered on Twitter @JoyPowered on Facebook @JoyPowered on LinkedIn  Sign up for our email newsletter

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss ways to more effectively find top talent with Purple Ink's VP of Talent Services, Peggy Hogan. Topics include: <ul><li>Why companies are struggling to find top talent</li> <li>Key things you can do to up your recruiting game</li> <li>Technology for more effective sourcing and communication with applicants</li> <li>How to know if you're doing all you can do in this competitive market</li> <li>What one thing you should do to be more successful</li> <li>Advice on creating more joy at work</li> </ul> Full show notes and links are <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-155-how-to-source-top-talent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available here</a>. A transcript of the episode can be <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-155-how-to-source-top-talent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">found here</a>. To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the evaluation here</a>. Connect with us: <a href="https://instagram.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/joypowered" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Twitter</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on Facebook</a> <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyPowered on LinkedIn </a> <a href="https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for our email newsletter</a>

How to Source Top Talent

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Need SHRM recertification credits? This all-new episode is eligible for one credit. JoDee and Susan discuss how to create a culture that engages your employees with Carrie Frash, Lead Consultant at The Culture Tribe. Topics include how to figure out what your culture is, ways to create or enhance your culture to engage employees, and common mistakes in this area. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-77-shrm-credit-creating-an-engaging-company-culture for full show notes and links.

Need SHRM recertification credits? This all-new episode is eligible for one credit. JoDee and Susan discuss how to create a culture that engages your employees with Carrie Frash, Lead Consultant at The Culture Tribe. Topics include how to figure out what your culture is, ways to create or enhance your culture to engage employees, and common mistakes in this area. Visit <a href="http://www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-77-shrm-credit-creating-an-engaging-company-culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-77-shrm-credit-creating-an-engaging-company-culture</a> for full show notes and links.

SHRM Credit: Creating an Engaging Company Culture

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.

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 <a href="http://www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-84-employee-retention-employees-are-customers-too/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-84-employee-retention-employees-are-customers-too/</a> for full show notes and links.

Employee Retention: Employees Are Customers, Too!

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