The JoyPowered Workspace Podcast
The JoyPowered Workspace Podcast, hosted by JoDee Curtis and Susan White, explores human resources and leadership topics aimed at making work more enjoyable. Each episode discusses strategies to create positive work environments and boost employee satisfaction. The show also offers SHRM credit for professional development. It's a practical yet upbeat resource for HR professionals and leaders who want to bring more joy into the workplace.
Episodes
People Analytics Beyond the Dashboard (with Temi Ariyo)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss using people analytics to inform decisions with Temi Ariyo, Founder and Managing Partner of People Analytics Consultants.
Topics include:
The difference between reporting and analytics
Why leaders should care about people analytics
What people analytics is and why having the tools doesn't automatically give you actionable insights
Why people analytics is v
Pay Equity Explained: How Leaders Can Build Fair and Transparent Compensation (with Jennifer Loftus)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss pay equity with frequent guest and compensation expert Jennifer Loftus.
Topics include:
What pay equity actually means
Misconceptions employers have about pay equity
Why pay equity has become a significant business issue in recent years
Trends in compensation and pay equity
How pay transparency has changed compensation strategies
Where to begin if you've n
Listener Questions: AI, Recruiting, Workforce Metrics, and the 4-Day Workweek
In this episode, JoDee and Susan answer listeners' HR and workplace questions.
Topics include:
Making a case for a four-day workweek
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Affordable Care Act eligibility and rules
How to leverage AI in HR
What to avoid when using AI in recruiting
Metrics that are important to HR
Overcoming biases in recruiting veterans and individuals with legal records
Immigration Compliance: How to Stay Ready for Increased Enforcement (with Gina Carrillo)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk to labor law attorney (and frequent guest) Gina Carrillo about U.S. employers' immigration responsibilities.
Topics include:
Immigration responsibilities that apply to every U.S. employer, even if they never sponsor a foreign worker
The biggest immigration compliance mistakes organizations are making right now
How the current administration's increased enforc
Returning to Work After a Career Break: What Women Need to Know
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss returning to work after a career pause, particularly for women who took time off to raise a family or care for loved ones.
Topics include:
The statistics on career breaks
Skills developed during a career break
Catching up on changes to the world of work, especially technology, when returning from a break
Confidence when rejoining the workforce
The importan
[Rebroadcast] HR's Best Interview Techniques
This week we're rerunning a 2024 episode on a topic we often get suggestions about: interviewing!
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss interviewing best practices.
Topics include:
Top 10 interviewing techniques
Our network's favorite interview questions
Where we find joy in interviewing
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about how to get along with people in the workplace you d
Humanistic AI: Balancing Innovation, Ethics, and the Future of Work (with Margaret Kelsey)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk to Margaret Kelsey about what it means to approach AI humanistically.
Topics include:
What drew Margaret to be an early adopter of AI
The definition of "humanistic AI"
How AI adoption is unfolding
Whether workers should be worried about job security because of AI
What employers should be worried about as they deploy AI
What leaders should avoid doing on the A
Mini-Episode: Just Say No
We're trying something new today! We thought it might be fun to drop quick 5-minute tips in your feed in between regular episodes sometimes. We'd love to know what you think, so leave us a comment on social media or email us at joypowered@gmail.com to let us know if you want us to keep doing these mini-episodes.
In this episode, Susan shares her advice on saying no at work. If you don't say no whe
AI, Uncertainty, and the New College Graduate Experience (with Dr. Laurie Cure)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk to Dr. Laurie Cure about the challenging landscape the Class of 2026 is facing as they enter the workforce.
Topics include:
The statistics on the job market for new graduates
College career counselors' advice for graduates
Why recent graduates are facing a disproportionately difficult job market
How the decline of entry-level jobs and the rise of AI are resha
Holding Others Accountable at Work
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk about accountability in the workplace.
Topics include:
What accountability really means
What happens when accountability is only owned by managers
Avoidance of accountability
The benefits of peer-to-peer accountability
What healthy accountability looks like
Respectful and team-focused accountability language
Leaders' influence on accountability
In this episo
Speak with Confidence: How to Deliver Presentations People Remember
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk about presentation skills that will help you improve at speaking, whether publicly or within your company.
Topics include:
Why presentation skills matter
What makes a great presentation
6 tips to prepare for your next presentation
JoDee's Certified Speaking Professional designation
What to focus on first when preparing a presentation
Adapting your message for
Supporting Caregivers at Work (with Glenna Hecht)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk to author Glenna Hecht about an issue that impacts more employees than many leaders realize: caregiving.
Topics include:
The statistics on caregivers in the workplace
Caregiver-friendly policies
The hidden impact of caregiving in the workplace and why many employers don't see it
How caregiving changes an employee's focus, identity, and relationship with work
Candidate Experience: What Today's Talent Expects
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss a topic that impacts every organization looking to attract and hire great talent: the candidate experience. They have conversations with recent job seekers James and Kristi and talk to recruiting expert Erin Todus.
Topics include:
Why candidate experience matters
What candidates expect today
Where organizations are falling short
Firsthand accounts from rec
Supporting Employees Through Substance Use Challenges (with Holly Homan and Erin Mooney)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk to Holly Homan and Erin Mooney about substance abuse in the workplace.
Topics include:
Erin's journey in recovery
What employers and leaders should understand about people in recovery
Common signs and symptoms of substance use disorders
How to approach substance use concerns with empathy
How organizations can provide pathways for employees to get help
Why it'
Conflict as a Catalyst: Turning Tension into Team Strength (with Bill Taylor)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss workplace conflict with college sports coach turned conflict management expert Bill Taylor.
Topics include:
The statistics on workplace conflict
Why conflict is an essential part of building relationships and organizations
The risks of mismanaged or avoided conflict
The benefits of correctly managed conflict
What's at the core of most workplace conflicts
H
Building Stronger Leaders Through 360 Feedback (with Kourtney McCauliff)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk to Kourtney McCauliff about 360-degree feedback.
Topics include:
What a 360 is
The benefits of 360 feedback
When a 360 might not be the right move
When 360s are a good fit
Kourtney's experience with 360 assessments
Kourtney's advice for organizations considering 360s for the first time
How important the tool used is
In this episode's listener question, we're
Executive Coaching: Helping Senior Leaders Thrive (with Melissa Greenwell)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss coaching senior leaders with leadership coach and consultant Melissa Greenwell.
Topics include:
Why executive coaching is important
Executive coaching inside an organization
Coaching executives as an external resource
How to continuously identify leadership strengths and opportunities
How executives can surround themselves with the best talent
How executiv
Understanding, Preventing, and Overcoming Burnout in HR
In this episode, JoDee and Susan tackle a topic that touches almost every HR professional at some point in their career: burnout.
Topics include:
Common root causes of burnout in HR professionals
How to prevent HR burnout
Ideas for getting out of burnout
In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to create balance with personal relationships in the workplace and keeping yourself "HR pr
HR Business Partners: Aligning People Strategy with Business Goals
In this episode, JoDee and Susan unpack the HR Business Partner role.
Topics include:
What an HR Business Partner is (and isn't)
Common challenges for HRBPs
Developing yourself as an HRBP
Finding joy in being an HRBP
In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to diplomatically inform an employee they are taking up too much space. In the news, more workers plan to hunt for a new job in
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan attempt to demystify the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Topics include:
What the FLSA is
Employment practices the FLSA does NOT regulate
Classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt
Common errors in calculating overtime
Payroll-related records that must be kept
Classifying workers as employees vs. independent contractors
Child labor rules that are part of the FLSA
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HR for Non-HR People
In this episode, JoDee and Susan break down the basics of what non-HR people should know about human resources.
Topics include:
Practical tips for hiring and firing
How to manage performance
Engaging and developing your team
Staying legally compliant
In this episode's listener question, we're asked for advice for someone who's trying to specialize in the HR field from being an HR generalist. In
Beyond Bereavement Leave: Rethinking Grief Support as a Strategic Business Priority (with Dr. Jennifer Levin)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss grief in the workplace with Dr. Jennifer Levin, an expert in traumatic grief and sudden loss.
Topics include:
Why Jennifer pursued a fellowship in Thanatology, the study of death, dying, and bereavement
How that expertise informs Jennifer's work with organizations facing loss in the workplace
What makes sudden or unexpected loss different from other types
Talent Reviews: Building Bench Strength for the Future (with Sara Bovey Covey)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk about assessing employees' performance and potential with author Sara Bovey Covey.
Topics include:
What a talent review is
Why talent reviews matter
The talent review mindset
Critical elements for a solid talent review process
Challenges leaders face during talent reviews
In this episode's listener question, we're asked how HR professionals can grow their sk
Celebrating 100k Downloads: A Look Back at Our JoyPowered® History (with Emily Miller)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan reflect on their podcasting journey with their producer, Emily Miller.
Topics include:
Our most and least popular episodes
Our favorite episodes
The highs and lows of creating this podcast
Whether we'd answer any listener questions differently now
A circle back on some of our past "in the news" segments
Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoy
Appreciative Inquiry: Using Neuroscience to Lead More Effectively (with Diane Brown)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the concept of Appreciative Inquiry with expert Diane Brown.
Topics include:
What Appreciative Inquiry is and why it matters
How the nature of conversations shapes and influences our workplace culture, productivity, and engagement
The four types of conversations
Three fundamental practices that contribute to being a more appreciative leader
In this episod
Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn
In this episode, JoDee and Susan share their tips for using LinkedIn.
Topics include:
How JoDee and Susan use LinkedIn
Why LinkedIn matters
Best practices for LinkedIn engagement
A LinkedIn employee's top advice for users
In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to ensure that employees are actually contributing and not just using AI to do their jobs. In the news, a new phenomenon ca
Emotions at Work (with Tammy Smith)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss emotions in the workplace with expert Tammy Smith.
Topics include:
Why emotion at work is a key emerging issue
Why emotions matter in the workplace
How emotions affect how we make decisions, communicate, and experience work
How to build self-awareness and use emotions as signals
Navigating difficult emotions in the workplace
How to strengthen your emotiona
Surviving Layoffs
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss getting through reductions in force.
Topics include:
Best practices for organizations who are shrinking their workforces
Recommendations for the employees who remain with the company
Advice for employees who are impacted by layoffs
In this episode's listener mail, we're asked about team building recommendations for teams who aren't in the same location. I
How to Be an Engaging Facilitator (with Erin Fischer and Mike McRee)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss facilitation with experts Erin Fischer and Mike McRee.
Topics include:
The difference between presenting and facilitating
The 70/30 rule
Relationship currency and how it applies to effective facilitation
How to engage adults who are used to boring PowerPoints
The camp model
Habits of the best facilitators
In this episode's listener mail, we're asked about
The Silver Workforce: Older Adults Who Stay at Work
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss older adults who are staying in or returning to the workforce.
Topics include:
The statistics on the silver workforce
Why older adults are choosing to remain in or return to the workforce
Intergenerational collaboration
Ageism and bias
The future of retirement
The upsides of working later in life
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about help
Workplace Romance: Finding Love at Work (with Bill White)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss romance in the workplace, with a special appearance from Susan's husband Bill White.
Topics include:
The statistics on workplace romance
The risks workplace romances can create for organizations
Policies to help avoid the pitfalls
How Susan found love at work
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about driving diversity in the current political
Using AI in HR (with Josh Greenwald)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss practical applications of artificial intelligence in the HR space with Josh Greenwald.
Topics include:
Common areas where AI is helping HR
How AI is being leveraged in businesses today
AI-enabled transformation Josh led at Elevance Health
Evolving trends in HR service delivery
Practical applications of AI in HR that have been done well
Resistance to AI ado
Joy@Work: Love, You Power, and Resilience (with Gretchen Schott, Jill Lehman, and Sarah Turner)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the upcoming anthology book, "Joy@Work: When Women Lead" with three of the authors - Gretchen Schott, Jill Lehman, and Sarah Turner.
Topics include:
Leading with love
Taking a you-powered approach to your career
Building your resilience skills
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about the best training tools for the shift from in-person to re
Why Business Etiquette Matters (with Pamela Eyring)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the importance of business etiquette and cultural training with Pamela Eyring, president and owner of The Protocol School of Washington.
Topics include:
How skills learned from protocol and business etiquette are central to building relationships and advancing your career
When lack of protocol leads to confusion, conflict, and missed opportunities
The valu
Gen Z at Work
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss Generation Z in the workplace with five Gen Z professionals: Anna Park, Kyle Curtis, Liam Hogan, Mary Gillett, and Ben Holdcraft.
Topics include:
What motivates our Gen Zers at work
How these Gen Zers like to be communicated with
The things that annoy these Gen Zers in the workplace
What brings them joy at work
What other generations can do to help Gen Z e
Joy@Work: "Just," Superpowers, and Endings (with MeChelle Callen and Kerrie Weinzapfel)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the upcoming anthology book, "Joy@Work: When Women Lead" with three of the authors - MeChelle Callen, Kerrie Weinzapfel, and our own JoDee Curtis.
Topics include:
Eliminating "just" from your vocabulary
Owning your superpowers
Turning endings into positive steps forward
In this episode's listener question, we're asked how in-house recruiters can be better
[Rebroadcast] Generational Diversity (with Lindsay Boccardo)
This week we're rerunning a 2023 episode on a topic we often get suggestions about: different generations in the workplace!
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 organization
Recognizing and Responding to Mental Health Challenges (with Kourtney McCauliff)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk about mental health challenges in the workplace with Kourtney McCauliff.
Topics include:
The statistics on mental health at work
The business case for mental health
Mental health-friendly cultures
Recognizing and responding to mental health challenges in the workplace
How to reduce the stigma and build awareness
Mental Health First Aid training
In this episo
How HR Leaders Should Be Thinking About AI (with Josh Tanenbaum)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk about using artificial intelligence in human resources with Josh Tanenbaum, Managing Parter at Rebalance Capital.
Topics include:
How organizations are leveraging AI effectively in traditional HR functions
What AI can replace in HR (and what it will never replace)
Organizations leading the way in adapting to and integrating AI in HR
Advice for advocating for
The Foundations of Employee Relations
In this episode, JoDee and Susan share their advice on employee relations.
Topics include:
The benefits of strong employee relations
Key skills for employee relations professionals
The four foundational elements of employee relations
Common employee relations issues and how the response should vary by industry and workforce
How employers can protect themselves from retaliation allegations
How to
The Power of Experiential and Active Learning (with Beth Haggenjos)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the increasing emphasis on active and experiential learning methodologies with instructional designer Beth Haggenjos.
Topics include:
Shifts in the landscape of education
What experiential learning is and why it's crucial for organizations aiming to enhance their training programs
What active learning entails and how it can be effectively implemented
What
Building Loyalty in Your Team (with Kathy Parry)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employee loyalty with author and speaker Kathy Parry.
Topics include:
Generational differences regarding workplace loyalty
How to acknowledge and celebrate your team
Building loyalty to increase retention
Helping team members understand their purpose
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about promoting unity and collaboration in a politically
Behind the Curtain of EEO Cases (with Gina Carrillo)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss some interesting discrimination cases that have occurred throughout the US over the last year with employment attorney Gina Carrillo.
Topics include:
Leibas vs. Dart, a case about ADA accommodations
Muldrow vs. City of St. Louis, regarding adverse actions under Title VII
Amos vs. Lampo Group, which deals with reverse religious discrimination
Young vs. Colo
[Rebroadcast] The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
This week we're rerunning a 2023 episode on a topic we often get suggestions about: The Americans with Disabilities Act!
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 focu
The Many Types of Time Off
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss common and trending types of leaves and time off.
Topics include:
Types of time off
Being flexible with your time off benefits
Understanding employee concerns around leave types
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about common FMLA trigger words or situations. In the news, Top Employers Institute released their World of Work Trends 2025 repor
Working with Bad Bosses
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss bad bosses and their impact in the workplace.
Topics include:
The statistics on bad bosses
Types of bad bosses
Our experiences with bad bosses
The impacts of bad bosses
What to do if you have a bad boss
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about HR and legal departments who approach employee complaints as self-motivated. In the news, SHRM rece
Navigating Military Leave in the Workplace
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employees going on military leave.
Topics include:
The laws around military leave
How to cover an employee's workload while they're on military leave
How organizations can prepare for an employee's military leave
How to help employees transition back to civilian work
Supporting employees whose family members have been deployed
In this episode's listener q
Employee Assistance Programs: Supporting Your Employees through Hardship (with Brittany Mattfeld Craig)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employee assistance programs with Brittany Mattfeld Craig, managing director at Global Impact.
Topics include:
What EAPs are
The statistics on EAPs
How modern workplaces support employees in need
Employee Assistance Funds and why they're important
How EAPs and EAFs fit into engagement and recruitment efforts
How to measure the success of employee wellness
Saying Yes to Personal Growth (with Kerrie Weinzapfel)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss creating a mindset of growth and development with Kerrie Weinzapfel.
Topics include:
Saying "yes" to learning opportunities and adventures
Encouraging and inspiring others to pursue growth
Continuing to grow and learn, no matter our age
Advice for listeners for their career and personal growth
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about advice
HR's Best Interview Techniques
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss interviewing best practices.
Topics include:
Top 10 interviewing techniques
Our network's favorite interview questions
Where we find joy in interviewing
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about how to get along with people in the workplace you don't like (or who don't like you). In the news, JAN's new "Situations and Solutions" Accommodation
Upskilling and Reskilling Employees: How to Future-Proof Your Workforce (with Kourtney McCauliff)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss upskilling and reskilling with Kourtney McCauliff from Purple Ink.
Topics include:
The difference between upskilling and reskilling
Why upskilling and reskilling are so important today
How companies can assess which skills need to be developed
How to implement upskilling and reskilling programs
How to create a culture that embraces continuous learning
The
How to Run Effective Meetings
In this episode, JoDee and Susan share their advice for successful meetings.
Topics include:
9 tips for effective meetings
What a successful meeting agenda looks like
How to approach meetings about topics that might involve strong feelings or emotions
Building engagement with meeting participants
What to do when a colleague never participates in meeting dialogue
How to have more impact and less m
What HR and Leaders Should Know About Domestic Violence (with Dr. Cassie Mecklenburg)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk about the impact of domestic violence on the workplace with Dr. Cassie Mecklenburg, Executive Director for domestic abuse center Sheltering Wings.
Topics include:
The statistics on domestic violence and work
Why it's important to understand the impact of domestic violence on the workplace
The two philosophies employers tend to gravitate to when thinking about
How to Fix Toxic Workplaces (with MeChelle Callen)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk about how to recognize toxicity at work and what to do about it with consultant MeChelle Callen.
Topics include:
Subtle signs that a workplace might be toxic
MeChelle's own experiences with toxic workplaces
How to reclaim your space and maintain your sense of self-worth in a toxic workplace
How leaders and organizations can create cultures that foster belongi
The Adam Project: Job Seeking Meets Mental Well-Being (with Howie Gerver)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk to Howie Gerver, founder of The Adam Project, about his mental health resource for job seekers.
Topics include:
The number of people living with anxiety and depressive disorders
The mental health challenges faced by job seekers
Why Howie started The Adam Project
How The Adam Project helps job seekers
How job seekers can find free mental health providers
How e
How to Mediate Workplace Conflict
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss how to facilitate individuals working through conflict with each other.
Topics include:
How much HR should be involved in employees' conflicts
Guiding employees through resolving conflict on their own
Our step by step approach for mediating conflict when employees can't resolve it on their own
When that approach doesn't work
Resources for conflict manageme
Bonus Episode | Change Management Advice
With our new JoyPowered® memberships, you can get perks like early access, lists of top takeaways, video recordings of episodes, bonus episodes, and more. To give you a taste of what members get, we're sharing last month's bonus episode with you! In this episode, Susan shares advice on change management.
To sign up for a membership, visit https://patreon.com/joypowered
To get 0.25 hour of SHRM re
Creating and Administering Employee Resource Groups (with Andrew Holbrook)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employee resource groups (ERGs) with Andrew Holbrook, Chief Accessibility Officer at Wells Fargo.
Topics include:
Different names for employee resource groups
The most common ERGs
The responsibilities of Andrew's role as Chief Accessibility Officer
The value of ERGs
Where to start if you want to create ERGs in your organization
How the business shou
Trends in Employer Health Insurance Plans (with Erich Veigel)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the latest trends in employer health insurance plans with Erich Veigel from The MJ Companies.
Topics include:
Top employee benefit trends in 2024
The biggest change in healthcare Erich has seen in his career
Challenges organizations face around their benefits programs
Trends in employer health insurance plans
Tips for employers about their benefits program
DEI in Today's Work Environment (with Joelle Emerson)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in the U.S. today with Joelle Emerson, Co-Founder and CEO of Paradigm.
Topics include:
How DEI is perceived in the U.S. workplace today
What business leaders should be thinking about right now when it comes to DEI
The biggest misconception about DEI
Pushback against organizations' DEI efforts
The risk of not dealing with so
How and Why Pay Transparency Works
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss pay transparency.
Topics include:
Some overall advice on compensation
Laws requiring employers to publicly post salary ranges
The benefits of pay transparency
The results of pay transparency
Communicating with employees about pay decisions
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about book recommendations for the new world of telecommunication an
Mitigating Risk with Employee Handbooks (with Ken Siepman)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employee handbook best practices with expert Ken Siepman.
Topics include:
Responsibilities and requirements around employee handbooks
Tips for creating employee handbooks that will actually be read and used
The risks of not having an employee handbook
Staying compliant with Section 7 of NLRA regarding protected concerted activity
Suggestions for keeping yo
Building Thriving Teams through Games and Play (with Alexandra Suchman)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss playing games at work with Alex Suchman, CEO and co-founder of BarometerXP.
Topics include:
The benefits of playing games at work
Why many people are resistant to the idea of games and play at work
Why you should bring more play into the workplace
The best kinds of games to play with colleagues
How games can complement other learning and development initia
How to Quit Your Job Without Burning Bridges
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss how to quit a job in a professional way.
Topics include:
Why using quitting as an excuse to tell off your boss or organization isn't to your advantage
Quitting horror stories
Steps for quitting a job in a professional manner
JoyPowered® quitting stories
In this episode's listener question, we're asked about starting an AA meeting site in a workplace. In t
How to Handle HR Burnout and Empathy Fatigue (with Liesel Mertes)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the burnout and empathy fatigue often felt by HR professionals with empathy expert and Holistic Lifestyle Coach Liesel Mertes.
Topics include:
Signs you may be experiencing burnout
Some of the causes of burnout
Why HR professionals may be particularly vulnerable to burnout
How to demonstrate empathy when you're not feeling it in the moment
How to fight thr
How Neurodiversity Impacts Productivity, Culture, and Retention (with Jeff Gibbard and Sarah Ohanesian)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss neurodiversity in the workplace with experts Jeff Gibbard and Sarah Ohanesian.
Topics include:
The benefits of a neurodiverse workplace
Why you should encourage neurodiversity in your workplace
How to support neurodiversity in the workplace
The key terms to know when talking about neurodiversity
How brains work differently
How to be more curious about neur
Nature in the Workplace: Creating Healthy, Vibrant Spaces Where People Thrive (with Stephanie Carlson)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss incorporating nature into your workspace with Stephanie Carlson, owner of Naturspire.
Topics include:
Why you should have art and plants in your workspace
What biophilic design is
The benefits of adding nature to the interior design of a workspace
What to do if you don't have a green thumb or time to take care of plants
How Naturspire incorporates nature i
Encore Careers: Finding a New Vocation in the Second Half of Life (with Christine Burrows and Marc Sheinbaum)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss pursuing a new vocation in the second half of life with Christine Burrows and Marc Sheinbaum, who have had "encore careers."
Topics include:
What an encore career is
Our guests' encore careers and at what age they decided to pivot careers
What led our guests to pursue new careers
The benefits our guests have gained from reinventing their careers
Whether ou
Personal Branding Strategies for Professional Triumph (with Daveeed Wagner)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss personal branding with keynote speaker Daveeed Wagner.
Topics include:
Why your personal brand is important
Why the topic of personal branding is so hot right now
How personal branding contributes to a more humane and inclusive workplace
The first thing to do when looking to grow your personal brand
How to leverage personal branding to build deeper and str
Hardiness: The Link Between Stress and Success (with Sarah Turner)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss how individuals cope with and respond to stressors with expert Sarah Turner.
Topics include:
The definition of hardiness
What makes up a person's level of hardiness
Whether you can grow hardiness skills
The impact of hardiness personally and professionally
How hardiness affects teams and cultures at the organizational level
Resources for learning and growi
What the Childcare Crisis Means for Recruiting and Retention (with Anna Rasco)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the childcare crisis and its impact on recruiting, engagement, and parents in the workplace with Purple Ink Senior Talent Advisor Anna Rasco.
Topics include:
The statistics on childcare challenges
How the childcare crisis has affected Anna's life
The recent expiration of emergency childcare funding, the major decline in childcare options, and how they affe
The Pressure to Find Passion, Purpose, and a Paycheck in Your Career (with Peggy Hogan)
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss fulfilling work with career coach Peggy Hogan.
Topics include:
What purpose in work is and how you might find it
What passion in work is and how you might find it
Why there's pressure for people to find passion in their careers and why that might be a problem
Why it might be a bad idea to follow your passion
How to learn about careers that might be a good
2024 HR Priorities: The Challenges Employers Face This Year
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss human resources priorities for the year.
Topics include:
Challenges employers are facing in 2024
Leader and management development
Organizational culture
HR technology
Change management
Career management and internal mobility
In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to decide what should be an HR training vs what should have an outside expert
Making Remote Work Work: Productivity and Collaboration When You Work from Home
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss making remote work work.
Topics include:
The statistics on return-to-office policies
Employees' concerns about returning to the office
Employers' reasons for returning to the office
Having a clear reason and message for your remote work policies
Strategies and tools for collaboration in a remote workplace
In this episode's listener question, we're asked a
Coaching with Kindness: How Empathy and Respect Get Results (with Libby Wagner)
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
Ageism in the Workplace
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 c
JoyPowered® Networking
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 net
Writing with ChatGPT
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 lea
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[Rebroadcast] Handling Workplace Conflict
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 confli
Unraveling Bias
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
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