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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/
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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
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/
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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
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/
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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
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/
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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
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/
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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/
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