The JoyPowered Workspace Podcast

We spend too much time at work for it to be a miserable experience! Join JoDee Curtis and Susan White as they discuss human resources and leadership topics with a goal of creating work environments where people can find their joy. If you want to learn about important workplace topics with a splash of joy (and earn SHRM credit!) this is the show for you.

The JoyPowered Workspace Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 258 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The JoyPowered Workspace Podcast, a business show with 258 episodes published.

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  Episode #258

  Pay Equity Explained: How Leaders Can Build Fair and Transparent Compensation (with Jennifer Loftus)

  Sep 21, 202641 min

  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 never conducted a pay equity review Common compensation mistakes that unintentionally create pay inequities How to respond if an employee tells you they think they're being paid unfairly In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to get leaders to take talent reviews seriously. In the news, 59% of retirees are leaving the workforce before they expected. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-256-pay-equity-explained/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-256-pay-equity-explained/ To get 0.5 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ (the SHRM credit code for this episode will expire on September 21, 2027) Become a member to get early and ad-free access to episodes, video, 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/

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  Episode #257

  Listener Questions: AI, Recruiting, Workforce Metrics, and the 4-Day Workweek

  Sep 7, 202639 min

  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 HR challenges with blue-collar employees In the news, 39% of US workers only sometimes feel socially connected to their colleagues, and 20% rarely or never experience connection with coworkers. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-255-listener-questions/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-255-listener-questions/ To get 0.5 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ (the SHRM credit code for this episode will expire on September 7, 2027) Become a member to get early and ad-free access to episodes, video, 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/

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  Episode #256

  Immigration Compliance: How to Stay Ready for Increased Enforcement (with Gina Carrillo)

  Aug 24, 202631 min

  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 enforcement efforts have changed the risk landscape for employers What an HR team should do if they discover errors during an internal I-9 audit Advice for organizations using E-Verify What employers should have in place so they can respond confidently if ICE shows up in their workplace In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to handle "earn and burn" employees who take their PTO immediately after earning it. In the news, the Office of Personnel Management has awarded a major HR IT modernization contract to Oracle. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-254-immigration-compliance/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-254-immigration-compliance/ To get 0.5 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ (the SHRM credit code for this episode will expire on August 24, 2027) Become a member to get early and ad-free access to episodes, video, 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/

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  Episode #255

  Returning to Work After a Career Break: What Women Need to Know

  Aug 10, 202630 min

  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 importance of flexibility for career returners Support systems and networks Advice for people returning after a break and for employers In this episode's listener question, we're asked how remote employees can experience the joy of working with others when they're not in an office together. In the news, 67% of Americans say their daily work makes their life feel repetitive. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-253-returning-to-work-after-a-career-break/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-253-returning-to-work-after-a-career-break/ To get 0.5 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ (the SHRM credit code for this episode will expire on August 10, 2027) Become a member to get early and ad-free access to episodes, video, 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/

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  Episode #254

  [Rebroadcast] HR's Best Interview Techniques

  Jul 27, 202629 min

  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 don't like (or who don't like you). In the news, JAN's new "Situations and Solutions" Accommodations Finder enables employers, HR professionals, caregivers, and people with disabilities to search real life examples of job accommodations. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-209-hrs-best-interview-techniques/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-209-hrs-best-interview-techniques/ 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/

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