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 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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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