Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/), engages in a fascinating conversation with Geri Murphy. Geri shares insights into her journey into HR leadership, emphasizing the excitement and challenges of pioneering HR initiatives in a dynamic organization. She discusses her unexpected path to becoming Head of HR at Temporal, driven by the innovative vision of the company's first-time founders and managers. Reflecting on her role, Geri describes the transformative impact of leveraging past experiences to design impactful HR programs and influence organizational strategy. The conversation delves into the evolving role of AI and automation in HR, with Geri highlighting opportunities for HR leaders to lead workplace transformations through strategic AI adoption. She advocates for a balanced approach to integrating AI into HR practices, emphasizing the importance of preserving the human touch amidst technological advancements.

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Geri Murphy’s Connection Recommendations: Steph (Mosley) Den Beste

Geri Murphy’s Podcast Recommendation: HR Happy Hour

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Geri Murphy’s HR Playlist Recommendation: Don't Stop Believin’ by Journey. Also, any song by Maya Jane Coles

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Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/), engages in a fascinating conversation with Alena Reva. Alena highlighted the need for strategic thinking before adopting new technologies, stressing the importance of identifying specific pain points and selecting solutions that genuinely address them. Drawing from her experiences, she discussed successful implementations of automation tools like ATS, which significantly improved operational efficiencies and metrics within her organizations. Alena acknowledged the potential challenges and opportunities ahead regarding the future of HR and AI. She expressed cautious optimism about AI's capabilities while advocating for a balanced approach that preserves human connection in HR practices.

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Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/), engages in insightful conversations with Albert Loyola, a seasoned global consultant specializing in human capital and artificial intelligence. Albert Loyola discusses a strategic approach to integrating AI into HR processes, outlining four essential phases. First, organizations must prepare by raising awareness and conducting educational campaigns at all levels. Next, AI initiatives should be aligned with business objectives to define its role and identify key use cases. Assessing the current state involves evaluating existing HR capabilities to determine readiness for AI adoption. Finally, activating the plan entails implementing a strategic framework to effectively deploy AI within HR functions.

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Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/), engages in an insightful conversation with Velia Murillo. Velia Murillo serves as the Global Head of People at Treble Music, a music application company, where she is a pivotal member of the executive leadership team. As the first HR hire, Velia has pioneered the establishment of HR operations from the ground up, overseeing a diverse workforce spanning across various cultures, time zones, and languages in the US, Mexico, Armenia, Indonesia, and Colombia. With a hands-on approach as a solo HR practitioner, Velia navigates challenges adeptly, focusing on fostering positive employee relations among a team of over 100 talented individuals. Velia's expertise lies in leveraging automation and AI thoughtfully within HR processes to enhance productivity, accuracy, and employee experience, thereby driving sustainable organizational success.

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Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/), engages in a fascinating conversation with Mike Cilla, a Data-driven HR Leader with expertise in HR Strategy, Analytics, and HR Consulting. Throughout the discussion, Mike delves into strategies for optimizing HR data infrastructure to ensure accuracy and relevance, enhancing the utilization of machine learning and automation tools. He underscores the significance of integrating technology while maintaining the human touch in HR practices, especially within recruitment, employee engagement, and performance management. This episode provides practical insights into leveraging AI to augment human efforts, promoting a strategic and empathetic approach to contemporary HR challenges. HR Bytes is powered by HR Geckos; check out our copilot for HR Operations at https://hrgeckos.com Tune into more insightful #HRBytes at https://hrgeckos.com/podcast.html Reach Jay on Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpolaki/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jaypolaki Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JayPolaki/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay.polaki/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jay.polaki Reach Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcilla/ Mike’s Connection Recommendations: Max Brower Mike’s Podcast Recommendation: · Dear HBR podcast, hosted by Alison Beard and Dan McGinn · WorkLife with Adam Grant · At the Table, hosted by Patrick Lencioni MIke’s HR Playlist Recommendation: Renegades of Funk - Rage Against The Machine Follow us on Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71182465/admin/feed/posts/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/hr_bytes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HRBytesPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hr_bytes/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hr_bytes Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hrbyteswithjaypolaki1311?si=YqekuKR76Pj0xdV0 Visit #HRBytes' Web Home at https://hrgeckos.com/podcast.html

In this episode of HR Bytes, Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos, explores a thought-provoking conversation with Joyeta Samanta, an Innovative People Leader and Culture Catalyst with extensive experience in HR and technology. Joyeta examines the transformative potential of AI in HR, highlighting its ability to automate tasks and enhance strategic decision-making across recruitment, employee engagement, and performance management. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining a human-centric approach amidst technological advancements, advocating for AI to support, rather than supplant, human interactions to foster inclusivity and empathy in the workplace. This episode provides valuable insights into how AI can be integrated to complement human efforts, ensuring a balanced and effective approach to modern HR practices.

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Geckos' Grooves - HR Playlist Recommendation on Spotify: Freedom by Kygo and Zak Abel https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3cgLqXsUutUyfBha9ICNFT?si=BNPl2vZRRAmac3QVEapH-A

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Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/), engages in an insightful conversation with Ify Etuokwu, a seasoned HR manager with over ten years of experience. Ify shares her journey from special education teaching to HR, and her deep passion for creating inclusive workplaces and empowering employees. Throughout the conversation, Ify provides valuable insights on the importance of addressing pain points in HR processes to effectively implement AI and automation and strategies for maintaining a human touch in the era of technological advancement.

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Ify's Connection Recommendations: Carlos Larracilla https://www.linkedin.com/in/carloslarracilla/

Ify's Podcast Recommendation: The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations, hosted by Chris Wong & Lucie Tesarova; The Modern People Leader, hosted by Daniel & Stephen Huerta

Ify's HR Playlist Recommendation: Ify suggested adding an upbeat song to the HR playlist that promotes confidence and perseverance to help our colleagues in HR stay motivated and do their best in challenging situations. As Ify suggested, we have added a great song to our playlist Geckos' Grooves on Spotify - https://shorturl.at/tqa7M

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Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/) engages in a fascinating conversation with Meg Bear, former President and Chief Product Officer at SAP Success Factors. Meg shares her insights on HR technology, the impact of automation and AI, and the importance of maintaining a human touch amidst technological advancements. She discusses her current sabbatical, focusing on innovation and personal growth, and offers practical advice for HR leaders on preparing for and leveraging new technologies.

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Reach Meg Bear on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megbear/ Meg's Connection Recommendations: Amy Wilson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-wilson-insight/ Brian Solis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansolis/ Meg’s Book Recommendation: 1. Tales of Potential: The Cinderella Story You Haven't Heard by Joanna Bloor 2. Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang Meg’s HR Playlist Recommendation: "Work Hard and Be Nice" by Michael Franti Follow us on Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71182465/admin/feed/posts/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/hr_bytes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HRBytesPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hr_bytes/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hr_bytes Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV5vswNgdg8zGDH1vqTkJBJ21XHseZJHf Visit #HRBytes' Web Home at https://hrgeckos.com/podcast.html Copyright @HRGeckos 2024