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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

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/

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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.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• The Kubler-Ross change curve: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/media/universityofexeter/humanresources/documents/learningdevelopment/the_change_curve.pdf

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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

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/

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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

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/

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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

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/

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In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss pay transparency.

Topics include:

• Some overall advice on compensation

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/

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In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employee handbook best practices with expert Ken Siepman.

Topics include:

• Responsibilities and requirements around employee 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/

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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

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/

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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

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/

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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

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/

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