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HR Bytes S5E5: Jay Polaki in conversation with Njon Sanders

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:31:19 -0000

AI, People Ops & Keeping the Human Touch in HR featuring Njon Sanders

About Your Host & Guest

Jay Polaki is the Founder and CEO of HR Geckos, bringing 25+ years of global experience transforming HR functions across diverse industries. Jay's mission is to automate HR processes while keeping the human touch — focusing on what matters most: people. A regular contributor to HR Brew, Forbes, and HRD, Jay hosts the HR Bytes podcast and leads the development of HRGeckoBot, HR Geckos' AI copilot for HR operations. Her goal? Make HR as agile as a gecko. 🦎

Njon Sanders is a seasoned People Operations leader with 15 years of progressive HR experience spanning talent management, DEI, Total Rewards, HRIS migrations, and benefits programs. From foundational roles in onboarding and compensation to strategic leadership as Head of People at Elroy Air, Njon has built inclusive, high-performance workplaces at organizations including Pilot.comand Elroy Air. He is passionate about the intersection of people-first strategy and practical HR innovation.

Episode Overview

In this episode, Jay and Njon dig into the real, day-to-day impact of AI and automation on the HR function — and why the best use of these tools is to give HR professionals more time for human connection, not less. They explore ATS blind spots, the fear factor around AI adoption, how to start small with LLMs, and why systemic DEI work still matters now more than ever.

What We Cover

🌀 Njon's non-traditional, spiral path from finance into people ops
🤖 How to use AI and LLMs as a strategic thought partner in HR
⏱️ Is prompt engineering actually saving HR teams time?
🤝 Keeping the "H" in HR while embracing automation
🔍 The hidden dangers of ATS over-automation in recruiting
⚠️ Why AI fear is leaving HR professionals behind — and how to close the gap
🧠 Practical advice for reskilling and staying relevant in the AI era
📚 Book recommendations, community builders, and a motivating playlist pick

Njon's Recommendations

🌟 Community Connection:
Timeka Green — Heyyy HR — A must-follow for anyone new to HR or looking to level up on certifications, leave administration, DEI, and company culture topics — all in a highly approachable format.

📚 HR Book Recommendation:
DEI Deconstructed and Reconstructing DEI — both by Lily Zheng. A powerful two-book series that breaks down systemic DEI into practical, actionable components and addresses how to navigate today's political pushback with integrity and purpose.

🎵 HR Playlist Pick for Gecko's Grooves:
Velha Infância by Tribalistas (Brazil) — Njon's go-to motivation track when self-doubt creeps in. The rhythm and repetition pull you forward. 🎶 Listen on Spotify

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HR Bytes S5E4: Jay Polaki in conversation with Ann Osten

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:51:05 -0000

Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/), sits down with Ann Osten, a seasoned HR professional with over 25 years of experience spanning nonprofits, for-profits, education, military environments, and consulting. Currently serving as the sole HR professional at Consortium — an 80-person organization operating across multiple states — Ann brings a grounded, practical perspective on navigating AI, automation, and the evolving world of HR as an HR team of one.

Throughout the conversation, Ann shares candid insights on how to thoughtfully pilot AI without going "full bore," the importance of keeping the human element front and center, and her real-world approach to tackling the ever-changing landscape of leave and pay laws across multiple states.

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🎙️ In This Episode:

Ann's HR journey — from education and military environments to leading HR solo at a multi-state organization
How to approach AI and automation strategically — pilot first, don't go full bore
Keeping the "human" in human resources while leveraging digital tools
AI as a "digital co-worker" for HR teams of one
The future of AI in HR — a tool, not a replacement
The challenge of multi-state leave and pay law compliance — and how AI can help
Ann's advice: Be open, explore, and trust colleagues over salespeople

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Ann's Connection Recommendation:
Theresa Fesinstein — Founder of People Powered AI. A dynamic leader with great insight and practical advice for HR professionals navigating AI.

Ann's Learning Recommendation:
Strategic HR Leadership — available on Udemy. A practical series ideal for HR professionals looking to level up their strategic capabilities.

Ann's HR Playlist Pick — 🎵 Geckos Grooves:
"Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley — Ann's happy song to keep HR pros grounded and positive through all the changes. Give it a listen on our Spotify playlist, Geckos' Grooves → https://open.spotify.com/show/7lijLCy4lnkCxrSg89uU4H?si=j8EktqZgSjC6hUJnYe7quQ

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HR Bytes S5E3: Jay Polaki in conversation with Mary Williams

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:04:35 -0000

In this episode of the HR Bytes podcast, host Jay Polaki interviews Mary Williams, an HR influencer, about her journey within the HR field and the impact of technology on HR practices. Mary shares her insights on the evolution of HR, the role of AI and automation in improving work processes, and the importance of maintaining a human touch in a tech-driven environment. She provides practical examples of how AI can enhance HR functions, such as employee engagement and candidate review processes. The discussion also touches on the future of HR, challenges like burnout, and the importance of a proactive approach to change management. Mary offers valuable advice for HR professionals on adapting to new technologies and emphasizes the benefits of a hybrid work model. The episode concludes with Mary sharing her favorite HR resources and expressing her passion for giving back to the HR community.

Segments:

00:19 Mary Williams' HR Journey

01:33 The Evolution of HR and Technology

02:07 AI and Automation in HR

04:24 Practical Applications of AI in HR

05:32 Maintaining the Human Touch in HR

07:03 Future of HR and Technology

09:56 Advice for HR Practitioners

11:26 Question Connection Round

17:02 Conclusion and Farewell

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Mary’s connection recommendations: Cindy Murphy

Mary’s HR Podcast recommendation: Cy Wakeman’s No Ego / Reality Based Leadership

Mary’s HR Playlist recommendation: Don’t Stop Believing (Journey)

Mary's LinkedIn Learning recommendation: LaurieRuettimann's courses

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HR Bytes S5E2: Jay Polaki in conversation with Jon-Paul Ales-Barnicoat

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:11:22 -0000

Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/), sits with Jon-Paul Ales-Barnicoat, CHRO at AliveCor, a global health tech startup, where, as CHRO, he set the stage for next-stage growth. We cover why AI is best used to enhance—not replace—your unique leadership voice, how to truly map career journeys with tech, and what it means to keep the “human” at the center of human resources. Jon-Paul’s take: “Use AI for qualification, not disqualification, and let recruiters build real relationships.” Plus, why Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” is the perfect soundtrack for change.

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Jon-Paul’s connection recommendations: Emel Kott

Jon-Paul’s HR Book recommendation: Zero to IPO by Frederic Kerrest

Jon-Paul’s HR Playlist recommendation: Shake it Off (Taylor Swift)

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HR Bytes S5Ep1: Jay Polaki in conversation with Kandi Gongora

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 22:37:05 -0000

Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/), sits with Kandi Gongora—Chief Transformation and People Officer at Goodway Group and now CHRO at The Car Group, a visionary HR leader with over 20 years of global experience.

In this episode, Kandi shares a practical approach to embracing AI in HR: start with curiosity, experiment with small processes, and seek learning opportunities from mentors and digital forums.

Key takeaways:

Being open and adaptable is critical—yesterday’s best practices may not solve tomorrow’s problems.
Human-AI collaboration is essential; tools like “Ruby” enable strategic impact while keeping the human touch at the core of performance management.
AI empowers HR to move faster, become more strategic partners to the business, and focus on high-value work.
Start experimenting on a personal level, remain proactive about new tech, and always align technology adoption with business objectives

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Kandi’s Podcast recommendation: The Ready

Kandi’s HR Playlist recommendation: Love Shack

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HR Bytes S4Ep10: Jay Polaki in conversation with Margaret Ruvoldt

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:24:04 -0000

Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/), engages in a fascinating conversation with Margaret Ruvoldt. Margaret shares her excitement about the evolving role of AI and automation in HR. She emphasizes the importance of understanding AI fundamentals and encourages her team to utilize generative AI in everyday tasks to become familiar with its capabilities. Margaret discusses striking a balance between high-value human interactions and technological efficiencies, enabling her team to focus on more impactful work. She also provides insight into her role at Learn Behavioral, a company that offers autism services across 26 states. Margaret highlights the growing recognition of HR as a vital business driver and expresses her enthusiasm for working in a company that values people's function. She envisions a future where AI and automation are seamlessly integrated into HR practices, enhancing efficiency and the employee experience while maintaining meaningful human engagement.

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Margaret’s connection recommendations: The People GPT

Margaret’s e-learning course recommendation for HR: Jeff Su's Google's AI Course for Beginners (in 10 Minutes)!

Margaret’s Podcast recommendation: I Hate It Here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-hate-it-here/id1666309191

Margaret’s HR Playlist recommendation: "I Do" by Lisa Loeb

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HR Bytes S4E9: Jay Polaki in conversation with Geri Murphy

Fri, 23 May 2025 17:36:31 -0000

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

Geri Murphy’s Leaning Recommendation: Troop HR

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

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HR Bytes S4E8: Jay Polaki in conversation with Alena Reva

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:07:50 -0000

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 organization. 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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Alena Reva HR Playlist Recommendation: La Seine (from "A Monster in Paris")
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HR Bytes S4E7: Jay Polaki in conversation with Albert Loyola

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:24:50 -0000

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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Albert’s Connection Recommendations: Jason Averbook
LinkedIn Learning Recommendation: Josh Bersin on GenAI for HR

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HR Bytes S4E6: Jay Polaki in conversation with Velia Murillo

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 21:17:52 -0000

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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Velia’s Connection Recommendations:
Amanda Halle
Velia’s Podcast Recommendation:
·       Future of HR Podcast hosted by Matt Beane
·       The Modern People Leader hosted by Stephen Huerta and Daniel Huerta
Velia’s HR Playlist Recommendation:
·       “I'm Still Standing" by Elton John
·       “Survivor" by Destiny's Child
LinkedIn Learning Recommendation: Gen AI in HR

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HR Bytes S4E5: Jay Polaki in conversation with Mike Cilla

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 06:13:27 -0000

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.

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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

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HR Bytes S4E4: Jay Polaki in conversation with Joyeta Samanta

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:24:51 -0000

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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Joyeta’s Connection Recommendations: Q Hamirani

Joyeta’s Podcast Recommendation: Simon Sinek's podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@SimonSinek/podcasts

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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HR Bytes S4E3: Jay Polaki in conversation with Ify Etuokwu

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 23:32:13 -0000

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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HR Bytes S4E2: Jay Polaki in conversation with Meg Bear

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:30:45 -0000

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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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

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HR Bytes S4E1: Jay Polaki in conversation with Angela Cheng-Cimini

Sat, 04 May 2024 01:00:13 -0000

Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/), in conversation with Angela Cheng-Cimini, Senior Vice President of Talent and CHRO at Harvard Business Publishing. Angela brings extensive expertise to the table, showcasing her dedication to enhancing the intersection of people and technology within organizations. Her commitment lies in leveraging systems and data to drive organizational success. Outside of her professional endeavors, Angela finds joy in spending quality time with her family, indulging in reading, and exploring various intellectual pursuits.

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Reach Angela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-cheng-cimini/ Angela's Connection Recommendations: Diane Yoon, Tiffany Stevenson, AJ Thomas Angela's Podcast Recommendation: HR Bytes
Angela’s Book Recommendation: Strength To Strength by Arthur Brooks
Angela’s HR Playlist Recommendation: September by Earth, Wind & Fire 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
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HR Bytes S3E7: Jay Polaki in conversation with Tim Whitley

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:05:31 -0000

HR Bytes S3E7: Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/), in conversation with Tim Whitley, Director of HR Technology at Oklahoma State University. Tim is passionate about the intersection of people and tech and the opportunity to make systems and data work for the organization. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, three kids, and their dog; reading; and doing nerd stuff.

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Tim’s Connection Recommendations: Lydia Wu

Tim’s E-Learning Recommendation: AIHR Digital HR Certificate

Tim’s Podcast Recommendation: We're Only Human by Ben Eubanks

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HR Bytes S3E6: Jay Polaki in conversation with Stela Lupushor

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 23:14:55 -0000

HR Bytes S3E6: Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/), in conversation with Stela Lupushor. Stela is a thought leader, speaker, educator, and futurist on a mission to humanize the workplace. She advises startups, venture funds, and mature enterprises on using design thinking, technology, and analytics to create inclusive workplaces. Stela works with the Conference Board’s Fortune 500 member corporations on rethinking their workplace strategies and leads Reframe.Work Inc.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaburkhartturner

Stela’s Connection Recommendations: Stacia Garr

Stela’s Podcast Recommendation: Chad & Cheese

Stela’s Community Recommendations: https://www.meetup.com/hranalyticspros/ and https://arxiv.org

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HR Bytes S3E5: Jay Polaki in conversation with Anna Turner

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 23:33:03 -0000

HR Bytes S3E5: Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/), in conversation with Anna Turner, Vice President of Product at Paycor. Anna is a visionary leader with over two decades of experience in the HR tech industry. What sets Anna apart is her unique journey, having begun her career as an HR practitioner. This background has instilled in her a deep understanding of the needs and challenges faced by HR professionals. Anna aims to empower frontline leaders with cutting-edge technology and expert guidance to transform company cultures. Her empathetic approach to building HR tech solutions has significantly impacted the industry, driving innovation and helping organizations effectively coach, optimize, and retain talent. Anna served on the global SHRM expertise panel for Technology and HR Management 2016-2021, was awarded MVP from The Pragmatic in 2020 for her product leadership, received the 2021 Stevie Bronze Award for Woman of the Year in Technology, and served as a workplace tech advisor with SHRMLabs (2022-2023).

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Anna's Connection Recommendations: Prem Kumar

Anna’s Newsletter Recommendations: SHRM Newsletters and Workplace Tech Newsletter from Starr Conspiracy

Anna’s Podcast Recommendation: In Machines We Trust from MIT

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HR Bytes S3E4: Jay Polaki in conversation with Rajamma Krishnamurthy

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:11:21 -0000

HR Bytes S3E4: Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com/), in conversation with Rajamma Krishnamurthy, Senior Director, AI Center of Excellence, Microsoft. Rajamma's extensive experience in HR technology spans over 23 years, working with organizations like Monsanto, Pharmacia & Upjohn, and now, Microsoft. She emphasizes her continued passion for learning and the evolving HR tech space.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajamma-krishnamurthy-8a80482

Rajamma’s Connection Recommendations: Samara Jaffe at Transform

Rajamma’s Podcast Recommendation: Josh Bersin and Megan M. Biro’s podcasts and David Green’s Insights on People Analytics

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HR Bytes S3E3: Jay Polaki in conversation with Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:19:24 -0000

Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com), in conversation with Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, an international authority in people analytics, talent management, leadership development, and the Human-AI interface. He is the Chief Innovation Officer at Manpower Group, co-founder of Deeper Signals and Metaprofiling, and Professor of Business Psychology at both University College London and Columbia University. His latest book is I, Human: AI, Automation, and the Quest to Reclaim What Makes Us Unique.

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Reach Tomas on #LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtomaschamorro/

Tomas’ Book: I, Human - available here https://drtomas.com/writing/

Tomas’ Book Recommendations: Amy Edmonson, The Smart Kind of Wrong

Tomas’ Podcast recommendation: David Green’s Digital HR Leaders

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HR Bytes S3E2: Jay Polaki in conversation with Ardy Srivastava

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:25:18 -0000

Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com), in conversation with Aradhya (Ardy) Srivastava, Group Product Leader at Intuit. Ardy is a product and technology thought leader with extensive experience and expertise in leading people/HR technology products from inception to shipping. He has a dual passion for people and technology, and HR tech is a blend of the two. Ardy is passionate about improving the 'technology experience' at large corporations so that all employees have the same flawless experience when interacting with all technology touch points at work as they do with consumer technology. Ardy has recently published an ebook, Product and Delivery Practices for HR Technology and Digital Employee Experience, and has written multiple white papers in the Enterprise HR Technology space.

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Reach Ardy on #LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardysrivastava/
Ardy’s Book: Product and Delivery Practices for HR Technology and Digital Employee Experience - available here https://agilepeopleopsframework.com/
Ardy’s Book Recommendations: Built for People: Transform Your Employee Experience Using Product Management Principles - Jessica Zwaan
Ardy’s connection recommendation - Josh Bersin

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HR Bytes S3E1: Jay Polaki in conversation with Duane Bray

Sun, 21 May 2023 17:08:13 -0000

HR Bytes S3E1: Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com), in conversation with Duane Bray, Chief Product Officer at Groopit. Duane Bray is based in New York, and he is passionate about workplace innovation, helping leaders solve complex challenges in today's environment, and how to align business needs with talent capabilities. Duane brings both a user experience and leadership strategy capability to the role. He recently joined Groopit after a 27-year career at the design and innovation firm IDEO, where he was a partner, serving in roles that included the head of their digital capability to their Chief People Officer. His portfolio of work includes consumer software, mobile and online applications, and organizational strategy.

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Duane’s Podcast Recommendation: Pop On Leadership with Virginia Martinez & Kara Kirby

Duane’s Immersive Learning Recommendation: 100% Human At Work by Virgin Unite

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HR Bytes S2Bonus: Jay Polaki in conversation with Marc S. Miller

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 22:45:17 -0000

HR Bytes S2 Bonus: Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com), in conversation with Marc S. Miller. Marc is a nationally known independent consultant on all aspects of technology solutions for Human Resources. His consulting firm, a sole proprietorship, now in its 35th year, and his industry visibility and New Yorker attitude, has made Marc S. Miller one of the HR Technology industry's most recognized, invigorating and creative voices. He is a founding member of the NYC IHRIM Association chapter. In 1995, he received IHRIMS’ highest National award, its “Summit Award” for overall industry contributions. Besides consulting with his clients on HR Technology strategies and software evaluations, Marc is an Adjunct Professor teaching HR Management and Systems, Talent Management Systems in the MBA programs at NYU- Tandon School of Engineering, Manhattan College and LIU- HUDSON. His most recent book, now in its second edition, “The Death of HR: Who Killed H. (Harriet) R. (Rose) Job? - a cautionary tale and a Detective Story” provides insights and actions for all members within the HR workforce.

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Reach Marc Miller on #LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcsmiller/

Marc’s Podcast/ Book Recommendation: Thomas Friedman’s books and other AI and related technology books

Marc’s LinkedIn Learning Recommendation: DEI-related courses

#HRCommunity connection: IHRIMS

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HR Bytes S2E5: Jay Polaki in conversation with Renuka Iyer

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:07:36 -0000

HR Bytes S2E5: Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com), in conversation with Renuka Iyer, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at PhRMA. Renuka is a certified human resources leader with about three decades of global experience in people practices leading diverse teams and working with 20 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America. Renuka has global nonprofit and private sector experience, an agile mindset, a keen focus on accessible and relevant professional development, and a creative and data-driven approach to improving diversity and inclusion.

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Reach Renuka on #LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renukasiyer/

Renuka’s Book Recommendation: Nine Lies About Work by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall

Renuka’s LinkedIn Learning Recommendation: DEI-related courses

#HRCommunity connection: Hacking HR

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HR Bytes S2E4: Jay Polaki in conversation with Rosemary Shapiro

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:40:35 -0000

Season 2 Episode 4: Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com), in conversation with Rosemary Shapiro, a dynamic and innovative Human Resources Leader with 20 years’ experience. Her most recent experience was with BullsEye Telecom, where she oversaw all areas of HR.

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Reach Rosemary on #LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemaryalbaneseshapiro/

Rosemary’s #HR Connection Recommendation: Paula Fulghum, https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-fulghum-78a65826/

Rosemary’s Podcast Recommendation: At Work in America (formerly HR Happy Hour) with Trish McFarlane Steed and Steve Boese

Rosemary’s LinkedIn Learning Recommendation: AI and Business Strategy by Anil Gupta and Haiyan Wang https://www.linkedin.com/learning/artificial-intelligence-and-business-strategy/deploying-ai-for-your-competitive-advantage?autoplay=true

#HRCommunity connection: Michigan SHRM and OakMac SHRM

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HR Bytes S2E3: Jay Polaki in conversation with Michelle Jimenez

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 22:40:04 -0000

Season 2: Episode 3 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com), in conversation with Michelle Jimenez, Director of HR at Settlement Housing Fund in New York City. Michelle has over 15 years of experience and is passionate about everything HR!

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Reach Michelle on #LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdjimenezhr/

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HR Bytes S2E2: Jay Polaki in conversation with Minh Hua

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:07:40 -0000

Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com), in conversation with Minh Hua, seasoned global talent executive. Previously he had leadership roles at Amazon, JP Morgan, and General Electric. In his board work, Minh provides a customer perspective on the development and commercialization of people technology. Minh lives in Atlanta, where he enjoys hiking, football, and hiding from pollen. His volunteer interest is focused on children and refugees. Minh grew up in Augusta, Georgia, and has since lived in Chicago, New York, Salamanca, Seattle, Shanghai, Stamford, and Vienna.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpolaki/
Twitter: @jaypolaki https://twitter.com/jaypolaki
Facebook: @JayPolaki https://www.facebook.com/JayPolaki/
Instagram: @jay.polaki https://www.instagram.com/jay.polaki/

Reach Minh on #LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhua/
Minh’s #HR Connection recommendation:
Dr. Mark Maybury, CTO, Stanley Black & Decker https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mark-maybury-28532/
Dr. Mukesh Dalal, Chief AI Officer Stanley Black & Decker https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukeshdalal/
Minh’s #BookRecommendation:
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman;
Innovators Dilemma by Clayton Christensen

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HR Bytes S2E1: Jay Polaki in conversation with Kelli Scroggin

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 22:59:10 -0000

Season 2: Episode1

Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com), in conversation with Kelli Scroggin, Director of HR Systems at Astellas Pharma. Kelli is an accomplished senior leader with over 20 years of experience in HR Systems. Recognized as a top female leader, Kelli is passionate about leveraging technology for some of HR’s greatest challenges. She believes that technology should support, enhance, and automate business processes to bring efficiency and improvement to leaders and employees at all levels.

Reach Jay on Social:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpolaki/
Twitter: @jaypolaki https://twitter.com/jaypolaki
FaceBook: @JayPolaki https://www.facebook.com/JayPolaki/
Instagram: @jay.polaki https://www.instagram.com/jay.polaki/

Reach Kelli on #LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-scroggin-960400150/
Kelli’s #HR Connection recommendation: Adam Grant https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammgrant/
Kelli’s #BookRecommendation: Multipliers by Liz Wiseman

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HR Bytes Ep25: Jay Polaki in conversation with Patty Hampton

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:36:51 -0000

Episode 25 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Patty Hampton, Managing Partner at Non-Profit HR (https://nonprofithr.com). Patty is a passionate and committed leadership and talent management champion for social enterprises. As an executive in residence, Patty is the creator of the firm’s new social enterprise collaborative and spearheads multiple strategic initiatives. In her role as Managing Partner, she co-leads the firm’s business and financial strategies and is a member of the Senior Management Team.

Reach Patty on #LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nphr1441lstreet/

Patty’s #HRTech Connection recommendation:

Rachel Mitchell https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmitchell333/

Verna Myers https://www.linkedin.com/in/vernamyers/

Patty’s #Podcast recommendation: HackingHR podcast

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HR Bytes Episode 24: Jay Polaki in conversation with Andrew Saidy

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:42:24 -0000

Episode 24 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Andrew Saidy, a truly global HR/People Leader. Currently, Andrew leads the Global Talent function at Ubisoft. Prior to Ubisoft, Andrew led Talent Mobility and Employer Branding Programs at Seagate Technology, a world leader in Data Solutions and Storage. Prior to his role at Seagate, Andrew led Schneider Electric’s ambitious Talent Digitization agenda, bringing digitization, AI and Machine Learning to Schneider’s HR ecosystem covering the company’s 140,000 employees across the globe.

Reach Andrew on #LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsaidy/
Andrew’s #HRTech Connection recommendation: Patricia Frost https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-frost-508068156/
Andrew’s’ #Podcast recommendation: PeopleHum podcast
Andrew’s E-Learning recommendation:
https://futureworkplace.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannemeister/
https://bersinacademy.com/the-hr-tech-workshop

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HR Bytes Episode 23: Jay Polaki in conversation with Dr. Sy Islam

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:21:36 -0000

Episode 23 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Dr. Sy Islam, Associate Professor at SUNY Farmingdale, and co-founder and Vice President of Consulting with Talent Metrics (www.talentmetrics.io).

In his role at Talent Metrics, he collaborates with organizations to conduct people analytics initiatives, design surveys, evaluate training programs and improve HR functions. Dr. Islam is the recipient of the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology’s (SIOP) Scientist-Practitioner Presidential Recognition Award for his focus on science-driven practices in talent development.

Reach Sy on #Twitter: https://twitter.com/IOSyIslam
#LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sislam/

Sy’s #HRTech Connection recommendation:
Shandy Arroyo https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarroyo/
Aarti Shyamsundar https://www.linkedin.com/in/aartishyamsunder/

Sy’s’ #Podcast recommendation:
Department 12 blog https://department12.com/
Indigo podcast https://www.indigotogether.com/indigopodcast

Sy’s E-Learning recommendation:
Chris Rainey's HR Leaders podcast https://hrleaders.co/podcast

#HRCommunity Connections:
NYC chapter of the Association for Talent Development
#ATD #NYSHRM #SIOP

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HR Bytes Episode 22: Jay Polaki in conversation with Lars Schmidt

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 23:30:15 -0000

Episode 22 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Lars Schmidt, Founder of Amplify x r/HR Accelerator. Most recently, he wrote the best-selling book, Redefining HR. Lars is an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, podcaster, and advocate for modern HR and people practices.

Reach Jay on Social:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpolaki/
Twitter: @jaypolaki https://twitter.com/jaypolaki
FaceBook: @JayPolaki https://www.facebook.com/JayPolaki/
Instagram: @jay.polaki https://www.instagram.com/jay.polaki/

Reach Lars on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsschmidt/
Lars’ #HRTech Connection recommendation: George Laroque https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgelarocque/
Lars’ #Podcast recommendation:
Work Life with Adam Grant
Chad & Cheese Podcast with Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman
Punk Rock with Laurie Ruettimann
#HRCommunity Connections:
HR Open Source #HROS

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HR Bytes Episode 21: Jay Polaki in conversation with Rohini Shankar

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:10:12 -0000

Episode 21 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Rohini Shankar, Chief Human Resources (HR) Officer for Ciox Health. Rohini has over 20 years of experience in the human resources function and has led global HR teams here in the US and in India.

Reach Rohini on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohini-shankar-8292702/

Rohini’s Connection recommendation: Camille Chang Gilmore https://www.linkedin.com/in/camille-chang-gilmore-mba-61a04614/

Rohini’s #Podcasts & #LinkedInLearning/E-Learning recommendations:
Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations
“Miracle Morning” Daily Routine
NPR podcast
Brene Brown podcasts

#HRCommunity Connections:
Forbes Human Resources Council

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HR Bytes Episode 20: Jay Polaki in conversation with Michael Mullady

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:55:44 -0000

Episode 20 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Michael Mullady, HR Business Partner at Genesys. Michael has over 20 years of experience in employee relations management, workforce planning, change management, training, performance management, leadership development, and succession planning for global organizations.

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HR Bytes Episode 19: Jay Polaki in conversation with Vadim Liberman

Sun, 23 May 2021 23:54:50 -0000

Episode 19 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Vadim Liberman also known as the Liberace of HR (even if he's the only one who calls himself that). He is also editor of TLNT and ERE.net (the devil wears TJ Maxx), where he advances how we think, work, and live. He has previously worked as a strategy consultant to HR and recruiting tech companies at The Starr Conspiracy, as a talent management professional at Prudential, and as senior editor of The Conference Board Review, a magazine for business leaders. Vadim loves to talk about all things HR, talent acquisition, and Bravo TV shows.

Reach Vadim on Twitter @VadimsViews
and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vadim-liberman/
#Podcasts & #LinkedInLearning/E-Learning recommendations:
The Science of Well-Being (Coursera)
Justice (Harvard)
Death (Yale)
Effective Altruism (Coursera)
Mastering Self-Leadership
#HRCommunity Connections:
Kayla Moncayo https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylamoncayo/

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HR Bytes Episode 18: Jay Polaki in conversation with Dr. Krish Shankar

Mon, 17 May 2021 02:11:10 -0000

Episode 18 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Dr. Krish Shankar, National President, NHRDN & EVP & Group Head HRD, Infosys. Krish has over 32 years of experience and has led several global HR functions in organizations like Bharti Airtel, Hindustan Unilever, and Unilever. Krish holds a postgraduate diploma in HR from XLRI, Jamshedpur, and has received an executive certificate in Strategy and Organization from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Krish is an avid reader, loves wildlife photography, and trekking. A football enthusiast, he occasionally runs half-marathons. He is passionate about teaching and exploring new ideas in HR and organization development.

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HR Bytes Episode 17: Jay Polaki in conversation with Nicole Roberts

Sun, 09 May 2021 18:53:47 -0000

Episode 17 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Nicole Roberts, VP of People & Culture, MVAH Partners where she guides the overall people and culture strategy, fostering and strengthening a culture of collaboration, innovation, excellence, and initiative. Nicole has over 17 years of experience throughout Human Resources, specifically in the manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, and veterinary and behavioral health industries.

Reach Jay on Social:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpolaki/
Twitter: @jaypolaki https://twitter.com/jaypolaki
FaceBook: @JayPolaki https://www.facebook.com/JayPolaki/
Instagram: @jay.polaki https://www.instagram.com/jay.polaki/

Reach Nicole on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRobertsHR
and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nrobertshr/
Nicole’s Connection Recommendation:
Pam Ross, Blue Rebel Works
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamross/
#HRPodcasts recommendations:
Workplace Headcase with Dawn Burke
HR Social Hour Half Hour with Jon Thurmond and Wendy Dailey
Impact Makers with Jennifer McClure
At the Table with Patrick Lencioni
#HRCommunity Connections:
#JobHuntChat on Twitter
#SHRM
#DisruptHR

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HR Bytes Episode 16: Jay Polaki in conversation with Ritesh Daryani

Sun, 02 May 2021 23:30:00 -0000

Episode 16 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (https://hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Ritesh Daryani. Ritesh is a seasoned HR executive with over 20+ years of experience both locally and internationally and is currently the Global Vice President, People & Culture, at Edifecs.

Reach Ritesh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritesh-daryani-967b051/
Ritesh’s Connection Recommendation:
David Gartenberg - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gartenberg/
#LinkedInLearning Recommendations:
Three Pillars of Effective Leadership - Jeff Weiner, former CEO of LinkedIn
Crucial role of HR - Charlene Lee

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HR Bytes Episode 15: Jay Polaki in conversation with Ipsita Malla

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:23:37 -0000

Episode 15 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (www.hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Ipsita Malla, People Consultant at Google. Ipsita is as global as you can get in HR. She is originally from Delhi, India but now based in Austin, Texas. She obtained her undergrad in Business Management from the University of Warwick, UK, then worked in India for a few years before coming to the US to pursue her MBA from George Washington University.

Reach Jay on Social:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpolaki/
Twitter: @jaypolaki https://twitter.com/jaypolaki
FaceBook: @JayPolaki https://www.facebook.com/JayPolaki/
Instagram: @jay.polaki https://www.instagram.com/jay.polaki/
Reach Ipsita on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ipsitamalla/
Ipsita’s Connection Recommendation:
Hitesh Ramchandani https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiteshramchandani
Podcast/LinkedIn Learning Recommendation:
#Worktrends podcast with Meghan Biro https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanmbiro/
#LinkedInLearning:
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/unconscious-bias/welcome

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HR Bytes Episode 14: Jay Polaki in conversation with Jeffrey Shapiro

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:26:38 -0000

Episode 14 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (www.hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Jeffrey Shapiro, Director of Talent Acquisition with RadNet, a publicly traded organization consisting of 8500+ employees from coast to coast. Jeffrey’s mission statement: Adapt, react, project, plan, implement, make mistakes, learn…repeat.

Reach Jeffrey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyshapiroradnet/
Jeffrey’s Connection Recommendation:
Galen Emanuel https://www.linkedin.com/in/galenemanuele/
Podcast/LinkedIn Learning Recommendation:
Finding Mastery https://findingmastery.net/about-finding-mastery/ hosted by Dr. Michael Gervais https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelgervais/

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HR Bytes Episode 13: Jay Polaki in conversation with Mark Crowley

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:59:13 -0000

Episode 13 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (www.hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Mark Crowley, Leadership Speaker, Consultant & Change Agent For Workplace Engagement & Culture. Author of "Lead From The Heart."

"There’s a clear reason #EmployeeEngagement scores across the world haven’t meaningfully improved over the past two decades. The way we collectively lead and manage is entirely out-of-step with the needs of 21st Century workers," says Mark C. Crowley, pioneer of #LeadFromTheHeart!

Curious to find out more?

In this special Episode 13 of the HRBytes™ Podcast & Video Series, I spoke to Mark about the scientific validation for his #HeartLed #Leadership practice and how our #Hearts 💜 play a surprising and often greater role than just our #Brains 🧠 in motivating human #behavior!

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HR Bytes Episode 12: Jay Polaki in conversation with Wendy Dailey

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 23:27:35 -0000

Episode 12 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (www.hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Wendy Dailey, a Talent management professional in the healthcare industry with 20 years of Human Resources experience. Wendy co-hosts the HR Social Hour podcast, an all-in-all HR Wonder Woman!

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HR Bytes Episode 11: Jay Polaki in conversation with Amit Parmar

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 20:53:28 -0000

Episode 11 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (www.hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Amit Parmar, Co-Founder, and CEO of Cliquify. Amit has over 15 years of experience leading global HR/Talent teams in Fortune 100 companies.

Reach Amit on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parmar79/
Amit’s #HRCommunity Connections:
#ForbesHumanResourcesCouncil

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HR Bytes Episode 10: Jay Polaki in conversation with Jennifer Benton

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 17:10:01 -0000

Episode 10 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (www.hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Jennifer Benton. Jen is an HR leader with over twenty years experience supporting the staffing and technology services fields. She currently serves as the Global Director of Human Resources for a technology services company based in Maryland. In her role, she leads human resource teams located around the globe to derive and implement workforce strategies which enhance employee attraction, retention and engagement. Outside of work, she supports a community nonprofit, The Blue Ribbon Project, which supports children in the foster care system local to her area. She is also a mom of four children and three rescue pups.

Reach Jen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-benton-ms-shrm-scp-18740135/
Jen’s Podcast/E-Learning Recommendations:
#HRHappyHour
Trends for 2021 on SHRM
Jen’s #HRCommunity and #Community Connections:
https://www.blueribbonproject.org/ #BackpacksOfLove
https://www.facebook.com/sarahshousemd/

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HR Bytes Episode 9: Jay Polaki in conversation with Dr. Melanie Peacock

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:20:00 -0000

Episode 9 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (www.hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Dr. Melanie Peacock, Associate Professor with the Bissett School of Business at Mount Royal University, Canada. Melanie also runs Double M Training & Consulting (https://www.doublemconsulting.net/), which provides her with opportunities to contribute to the strategic HR success of clients from a variety of industries. Melanie is a published author of various best-selling HR books including The HR Professional’s Guide to Change Management and Understanding Human Resources Management, 1st Canadian Edition. Melanie was presented with HRD’s Lifetime Achievement Award in the HR Industry at the 2020 Canadian HR Awards and was named to HRD magazine’s 2020 inaugural list of the top 100 HR global professionals.

Reach Melanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelaniepeacock-cphr-doublem/
Melanie’s Connection Recommendations:
Jon Thurmond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonthurmond/
Wendy Dailey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyrhdailey/
Melanie’s Podcast/E-Learning Recommendations:
#HRSocialHour

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HR Bytes Episode 8: Jay Polaki in conversation with Enrique Rubio

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:25:58 -0000

Episode 8 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (www.hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Enrique Rubio, HR tech and future of work expert. He’s the Founder of Hacking HR, a global learning community at the intersection of the future of work, technology, business, people, and organizations with thousands of members from all over the world.

Reach Enrique on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubioenrique/?locale=en_US
Enrique’s Podcast/E-Learning Recommendations:
TedTalks | Brene Brown | Simon Sinek | Seth Godin | Gary Vaynerchuk (Vee)

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HR Bytes Episode 7: Jay Polaki in conversation with Tish McFadden

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:03:03 -0000

Episode 7 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (www.hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Tish McFadden, Head of People and Culture at Maryland Oncology. With over 20 years of HR experience, a few of the highlights in Tish’s career include completing several hotel acquisitions, creating Realistic Job Previews to trim turnover, working with Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corp and Anne Arundel Community College to create a practicum for the Guest Service Gold pilot program, and partnering with the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia on Destination Workforce, which received recognition in a Congressional record.

Reach Tish on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tish-o-mcfadden-phr-mshrm-63144713/
Tish’s Connection Recommendation:
David Breslin
Timothy Guinan
Tish’s Podcast/E-Learning Recommendations:
Learning modules from CultureAmp

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HR Bytes Episode 6: Jay Polaki in conversation with Vibha Jain Miller

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:06:54 -0000

Episode 6 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (www.hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Vibha Jain Miller, Vice President of Human Resources at Cogent Communications. Vibha is an agile human resources executive with over 20 years of global experience and was named a 2019 HR Leader of the Year in Washington DC.

Reach Vibha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vibhajainmiller/
Vibha’s Connection Recommendation:
Karen Laos https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/
Steve Lowisz https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevelowisz/
Dr. Stefanie Johnson https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstefjohnson/
Vibha’s Podcast/E-Learning Recommendations:
Steve Lowisz’s P3 (People, Performance, Profits) Podcast
https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=1473759457
LinkedIn Learning Course Developing a Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program, Stefanie Johnson:
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/developing-a-diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-program/why-dibs-diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-is-important

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HR Bytes Episode 5: Jay Polaki in conversation with William Tincup

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 23:18:44 -0000

Episode 5 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (www.hrgeckos.com) in conversation with William Tincup, President & Editor-at-Large of RecruitingDaily. At the intersection of HR and technology, he’s a writer, speaker, advisor, consultant, investor, storyteller & teacher.

Reach Jay on Social:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpolaki/
Twitter: @jaypolaki https://twitter.com/jaypolaki
FaceBook: @JayPolaki https://www.facebook.com/JayPolaki/
Instagram: @jay.polaki https://www.instagram.com/jay.polaki/ Reach William on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/
William’s Connection Recommendation:
Laura Mazullo https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mazzullo-6b98675/
Jeff Shapiro https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyshapiroradnet/
Rocki Howard https://www.linkedin.com/in/rockihoward/
William’s Podcast/E-Learning Recommendations:
Punk Rock HR Podcast / Laurie Ruettimann
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/punk-rock-hr/id1360374196
Redefining HR Podcast / Lars Schmidt
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redefining-hr/id979444180
RecruitingDaily Training on Tech
https://conferences.recruitingdaily.com/

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HR Bytes Episode 4: Jay Polaki in conversation with Julie Turney

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:02:06 -0000

Episode 4 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (www.hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Julie Turney, an HR influencer with over 15 years of experience in HR. Julie is the founder of HR AT Heart Consulting (https://hratheart.co/) in Barbados and hosts the popular HR Sound Off podcast. She is also the Lead Organizer of Disrupt HR Caribbean which includes Barbados, Jamaica & Trinidad.

Reach Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjulieturney/
Julie’s Connection Recommendation:
Yonica Squires https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonicasquires/
Julie’s Podcast/E-Learning Recommendations:
HR Social Hour Podcast - https://hrsocialhourpodcast.podbean.com
Impact Makers Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impact-makers/id1352764254
HR Rebooted Podcast - https://hrrebooted.com/podcast
Kumaran Ponnambalam LinkedIn Learning on AI in HR
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/applied-ai-for-human-resources/artificial-intelligence-and-human-resources
Perry Timms LinkedIn Learning on the History of ER
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/introduction-to-employee-relations/a-short-history-of-employee-relations-and-representation

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HRBytes Episode 3 - Jay Polaki in conversation with Tina Marie Wohfield

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 21:18:52 -0000

Episode 3 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (www.hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Tina Marie Wohfield, founder and Chief People Strategist at TIMAWO (pronounced tee-ma-woe). She is a passionate champion of Human Resources, Leadership, and Talent Management with over 25 years’ experience in the Human Resources profession. Tina Marie is an active member of the HR community and a dedicated advocate for advancing the HR profession through collaboration, partnerships, and mentorship at HRUnite!.

Reach Tina Marie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-marie-wohlfield-sphr-shrm-scp/
Tina Marie's Connection Recommendation:
Nicky Hoyland - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickyhoyland/
Tina Marie's Podcast/E-Learning Recommendations:
HR Social Hour Podcast - https://hrsocialhourpodcast.podbean.com
"Learn with Laura" - Eastside Staffing
https://eastsidestaffing.com/course/transform-your-hiring-process/
Mastering Self-Leadership Course (Laurie Reutimann) - LinkedIn Learning
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/mastering-self-leadership

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HRBytes Episode 2 - Jay Polaki in conversation with Anish Aravind

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 02:57:30 -0000

Episode 2 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (www.hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Anish Aravind, an HR Professional turned entrepreneur, Co-founder & Principal Consultant at SS Consulting (www.ssconsult.in) and Marketing Analysis Research Solutions (www.mars.net.in)

Reach Anish on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisharavind/
Anish's Connection Recommendation:
Sallyann Della Casa - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyanndellacasa/
Anish's Podcast/E-Learning Recommendations:
Masters of Scale Podcast - https://mastersofscale.com/#/aneel-bhusri-the-elusive-formula-for-great-hiring
Anish's new framework: HR As Catalyst www.hrascatalyst.com

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HRBytes Episode 1 - Jay Polaki in conversation with Tolu Peters

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 04:29:49 -0000

Episode 1 - Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos (www.hrgeckos.com) in conversation with Tolu Peters, Deputy Division Chief at the IMF’s Institute for Capacity Development based in Washington DC. An international Human Resources Executive with over 25 years of experience, Tolu has worked in multicultural and diverse environments in the United States, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

Reach Tolu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tolu-peters-b149757/
Tolu's Connection Recommendation:
Brad Schaltenbrand http://linkedin.com/in/bradschaltenbrand
Tolu's Podcast/E-Learning Recommendations:
Take a Leadership Transformation Challenge
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-emergent-leadership-development-improved-communication/id1174041677
CCL - How to be a more Resilient Leader
https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/leadership-resiliency-handling-stress-uncertainty-and-setbacks/

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