HR Bytes

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. 

 

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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

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

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

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

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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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

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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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

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

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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HR Bytes S2E2: Jay Polaki in conversation with Minh Hua

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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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

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.

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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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