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An original podcast and video series brought to you by Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos. Jay will be speaking to HR professionals who bring a "think globally and act locally" digital HR agenda to their work. Everyday people driving digital transformations in their organizations - data-driven & future-fit digital HR leaders.
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Friday May 23, 2025
HR Bytes S4E9: Jay Polaki in conversation with Geri Murphy
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
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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