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No more headaches with managing your leave process. Head over to Cocoon.com/hr to learn more and get up to a fifty percent implementation fee discount. 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 employers can help candidates and employees with mental health challenges In this episode's listener question, we're asked whether it's better to stay with the same organization or to move every few years. In the news, workers ages 65 or older make up a larger portion of the age 55 or older workforce than they did in 2000. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-204-the-adam-project/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-204-the-adam-project/ To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ Become a member to get early access to episodes, video versions, and more perks! Learn more at patreon.com/joypowered Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.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/ 

No more headaches with managing your leave process. Head over to Cocoon.com/hr to learn more and get up to a fifty percent implementation fee discount. 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 management In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to handle an assistant store manager who is accused of being manipulative and poorly behaved with staff in his location but great at managing up and explaining away incidents to higher management. In the news, the more flexible employers are with where and when their staff members work, the easier it will be to hire and retain employees. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-203-how-to-mediate-workplace-conflict/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-203-how-to-mediate-workplace-conflict/ To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ Become a member to get early access to episodes, video versions, and more perks! Learn more at patreon.com/joypowered Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.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/ 

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 recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/    Mentioned in this episode: The Kubler-Ross change curve: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/media/universityofexeter/humanresources/documents/learningdevelopment/the_change_curve.pdf 70% of major changes fail statistic: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/leadership/changing-change-management# The Readiness Ruler: https://www.centerforebp.case.edu/resources/tools/readiness-ruler

No more headaches with managing your leave process. Head over to Cocoon.com/hr to learn more and get up to a fifty percent implementation fee discount. 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 should engage with ERGs Concerns and problems that can surface with ERGs External resources for mapping out your ERG strategy ERG success stories In this episode's listener question, we're asked whether it's appropriate for an HR professional to have unprofessional social media in their personal lives. In the news, there's a rising trend in promotions without pay raises, or "dry promotions." Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-202-creating-and-administering-employee-resource-groups/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-202-creating-and-administering-employee-resource-groups/ To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ Become a member to get early access to episodes, video versions, and more perks! Learn more at patreon.com/joypowered Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.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 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 programs In this episode's listener question, we're asked for advice regarding problematic employees. In the news, we discuss the top concerns for employers in 2024. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-201-trends-in-employer-health-insurance-plans/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-201-trends-in-employer-health-insurance-plans/ To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ Become a member to get early access to episodes, video versions, and more perks! Learn more at https://patreon.com/joypowered  Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.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 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 some of the backlash from employees, investors, and political figures regarding DEI What HR professionals and business leaders can do to combat the DEI backlash What's working right now in advancing DEI efforts in organizations Belonging as a strategy In this episode's listener question, we're asked about how we selected our theme music. In the news, the mean distance from home to work has increased from 10 miles to 27 miles since 2019. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-200-dei-in-todays-work-environment/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-200-dei-in-todays-work-environment/ 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 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 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 and online meetings. In the news, employees returning to the office want better spaces for collaboration and brainstorming. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-199-how-and-why-pay-transparency-works/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-199-how-and-why-pay-transparency-works/ To get 0.25 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 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 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 your social media and professional conduct policies compliant Requirements for having employee handbooks available in different languages No swearing policies New items being included in handbooks In this episode's listener question, a few listeners asked us about what to do after having been written up. In the news, the EEOC reported that 18.8% of EEOC charges for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 were for religious discrimination. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-198-mitigating-risk-with-employee-handbooks/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-198-mitigating-risk-with-employee-handbooks/ 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 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 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 initiatives In this episode's listener question, we're asked about transitioning to workplaces that are willing to accept different forms of positions when the structure is very set on full-time. In the news, a survey by Fortune Magazine and CVS found that workers who are happiest took an average of 15 days of paid time off. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-197-building-thriving-teams-through-games-and-play/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-197-building-thriving-teams-through-games-and-play/ 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 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 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 the news, a recent survey found that most US employees have lied on their resumes or in interviews. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-196-how-to-quit-your-job-without-burning-bridges/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-196-how-to-quit-your-job-without-burning-bridges/ 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 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 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 through mental or emotional health exhaustion to bring your best self to work Mistakes HR professionals make when trying to demonstrate empathy Advice for listeners feeling empathy fatigue What to do when you're experiencing burnout How to help employees avoid burnout In this episode's listener question, we're asked about the most effective interview formats for virtual interviews. In the news, we discuss Lifestyle Spending Accounts (LSAs). Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-195-how-to-handle-hr-burnout-and-empathy-fatigue/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-195-how-to-handle-hr-burnout-and-empathy-fatigue/ 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 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 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 neurodiversity in a work setting How companies can plan and work to be more neuroinclusive In this episode's listener question, we're asked about HR resources. In the news, a Preply survey shows what quitting looks like worldwide and how well (or not) employees are handling it. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-194-how-neurodiversity-impacts-productivity-culture-and-retention/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-194-how-neurodiversity-impacts-productivity-culture-and-retention/ 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 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 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 into workspaces In this episode's listener question, we're asked about networking while still employed in a way that won't endanger your current position. In the news, 30% of employers have not responded meaningfully to ageism in the workplace. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-193-nature-in-the-workplace/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-193-nature-in-the-workplace/ To get 0.25 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 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 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 our guests see another encore career in their futures Advice for listeners considering their own encore careers How to get started if you're thinking about an encore career In this episode's listener question, we're asked what to do if an employee brings a friend, family member, or attorney to an investigative meeting. In the news, we discuss some office jokes trending in 2024. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-192-encore-careers/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-192-encore-careers/ 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 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 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 stronger long-term professional relationships In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to communicate to stakeholders who are resistant to change when the change is due to a policy compliance issue. In the news, wine tasting is the new thing for corporate connection. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-191-personal-branding-strategies-for-professional-triumph/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-191-personal-branding-strategies-for-professional-triumph/ 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 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 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 growing hardiness In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to become a more tech-savvy HR professional and transition to a role in HR tech. In the news, 63% of Americans are overwhelmed by tipping requests. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-190-hardiness/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-190-hardiness/ 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 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 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 affect working parents How employers can develop policies, requirements, and programs to be parent-friendly Managers' role in making the workforce more inviting to parents What companies can do to ensure they're able to recruit mothers into their workforce What we can do to help mothers re-enter the workforce well In this episode's listener question, we're asked how we can do better at making HR a career choice instead of a career accident. In the news, over half of job seekers have been ghosted by employers, and one in three said it was the top concern in their job search. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-189-what-the-childcare-crisis-means-for-recruiting-and-retention/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-189-what-the-childcare-crisis-means-for-recruiting-and-retention/ To get 0.25 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 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 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 fit Marcus Buckingham's "Love and Work" How to discover where your interests might lie and what tasks you might enjoy In this episode's listener question, we're asked about the best forms of virtual communication. In the news, 16% of US workers identify as having one or more invisible disabilities. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-188-the-pressure-to-find-passion-purpose-and-a-paycheck-in-your-career/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-188-the-pressure-to-find-passion-purpose-and-a-paycheck-in-your-career/ To get 0.25 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 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 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 involved. In the news, people who do daily micro-acts of joy experience a 25% increase in emotional well-being in the course of a week. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-187-2024-hr-priorities/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-187-2024-hr-priorities/ 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 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 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 about finding a non-entry-level HR job after earning a SHRM certification. In the news, SHRM conducted research on employee mental health. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-186-making-remote-work-work/  A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-186-making-remote-work-work/  To get 0.25 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 Facebook: https://facebook.com/joypowered @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered Sign up for our email newsletter: https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/