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

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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