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HR Bytes - a podcast and video series to bring you stories of HR professionals who bring a “think globally and act locally” digital HR agenda to their work. Everyday people who are driving digital transformations in their organizations - data-driven & future-fit digital HR leaders.

HR Bytes Jay Polaki, Founder & CEO, HR Geckos

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HR Bytes - a podcast and video series to bring you stories of HR professionals who bring a “think globally and act locally” digital HR agenda to their work. Everyday people who are driving digital transformations in their organizations - data-driven & future-fit digital HR leaders.

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

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

    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.


    Visit #HRBytes' Web Home at https://hrgeckos.com/podcast.html

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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 BytesAngela’s Book Recommendation: Strength To Strength by Arthur BrooksAngela’s HR Playlist Recommendation: September by Earth, Wind & Fire

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    Copyright @HRGeckos 2024

    • 17 min
    HR Bytes S3E7: Jay Polaki in conversation with Tim Whitley

    HR Bytes S3E7: Jay Polaki in conversation with Tim Whitley

    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.
     
    Visit #HRBytes' Web Home 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/ 
    Reach Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwhitley1/ and Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/hrtechwizardTim’s Connection Recommendations: Lydia WuTim’s E-Learning Recommendation:  AIHR Digital HR CertificateTim’s Podcast Recommendation: We're Only Human by Ben Eubanks
     
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    Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hrbytes-podcast/ and 
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    Visit #HRBytes' Web Home at https://hrgeckos.com/podcast.html  
    Copyright @HRGeckos 2023

    • 27 min
    HR Bytes S3E6: Jay Polaki in conversation with Stela Lupushor

    HR Bytes S3E6: Jay Polaki in conversation with Stela Lupushor

    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. 
     
    Visit #HRBytes' Web Home at https://hrgeckos.com/podcast.html 
     
    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 Stela on #linkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/slupushor and X: https://twitter.com/slupushohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annaburkhartturner Stela’s Connection Recommendations: Stacia GarrStela’s Podcast Recommendation: Chad & Cheese Stela’s Community Recommendations: https://www.meetup.com/hranalyticspros/ and https://arxiv.org
     
    Subscribe to the #HRBytes Video-Series / VODcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@hrbyteswithjaypolaki1311Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hrbytes-podcast/ and Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/hr_bytesVisit #HRBytes' Web Home at https://hrgeckos.com/podcast.html  Copyright @ HR Geckos Inc. 2023

    • 32 min
    HR Bytes S3E5: Jay Polaki in conversation with Anna Turner

    HR Bytes S3E5: Jay Polaki in conversation with Anna Turner

    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).   
     
    Visit #HRBytes' Web Home at https://hrgeckos.com/podcast.html 
     
    Reach Jay on Social:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpolaki/ 
    Twitter/X: @jaypolaki https://twitter.com/jaypolaki 
    Facebook: @JayPolaki  https://www.facebook.com/JayPolaki/ 
    Instagram: @jay.polaki https://www.instagram.com/jay.polaki/ 
    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jay.polaki
     
    Reach Anna Turner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaburkhartturner 
    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 
     
    Subscribe to the #HRBytes Video-Series / VODcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@hrbyteswithjaypolaki1311
    Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hrbytes-podcast/ 
    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/hr_bytes
     
    Visit #HRBytes' Web Home at https://hrgeckos.com/podcast.html  
    Copyright @HRGeckos 2023

    • 19 min
    HR Bytes S3E4: Jay Polaki in conversation with Rajamma Krishnamurthy

    HR Bytes S3E4: Jay Polaki in conversation with Rajamma Krishnamurthy

    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. 
     
    Visit #HRBytes' Web Home for the video and transcript and more insightful episodes at https://hrgeckos.com/podcast.html 
     
    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 Rajamma on #linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajamma-krishnamurthy-8a80482 Rajamma’s Connection Recommendations: Samara Jaffe at TransformRajamma’s Podcast Recommendation:  Josh Bersin and Megan M. Biro’s podcasts and David Green’s Insights on People Analytics
     
    Subscribe to the #HRBytes Video-Series / VODcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@hrbyteswithjaypolaki1311
    Follow us on #LinkedIn: 
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/hrbytes-podcast- video-series and 
    #Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/hr_bytes
     
    Visit #HRBytes' Web Home at https://hrgeckos.com/podcast.html  
    Copyright @HRGeckos 2023

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

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

    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.
     
    Visit #HRBytes' Web Home for more insights at https://hrgeckos.com/podcast.html
     
    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 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 
     
    Subscribe to the #HRBytes Video-Series / VODcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@hrbyteswithjaypolaki1311
    Follow us on #LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hrbytes-podcast-video-series and #Twitter: https://twitter.com/hr_bytes  
    Visit #HRBytes' Web Home at https://hrgeckos.com/podcast.html
    Copyright @HRGeckos 2023

    • 29 min

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