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Future Proof HR Podcast
Welcome to the Future Proof HR podcast by Cleary, hosted by Thomas Kunjappu, Cleary's CEO. In this podcast, we dive into the latest innovations in HR, exploring how AI and automation are transforming people operations.
Thomas regularly shares his insights on the future of work, while also bringing in thought leaders who are pushing the boundaries of AI in HR to offer fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Whether you're an HR leader aiming to optimize your operations or simply curious about how technology is reshaping the workplace, Future Proof HR is your go-to resource for actionable insights and emerging trends in HR technology.
Future Proof HR Podcast
HR Under Pressure: What Small Teams Can Teach Us About the Future
In this episode, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Michael Salamey, an HR leader with deep experience in tech, employee engagement, and workforce analytics, to talk about the realities of running lean HR teams in today’s AI-driven world. Drawing on his experience leading small HR teams across industries, Michael shares why smaller often means sharper—and how embracing limitations can build better HR leaders.
Topics Discussed:
- The hidden strengths of small, scrappy HR teams
- How collapsing roles creates broader, deeper skill sets
- Why most tech evaluations get silently deprioritized
- The paradox of AI adoption in under-resourced orgs
- Tactical ways small teams can still experiment with automation
- A candid take on today’s messy job market and hiring tools
- How to avoid overengineering your HR function
- Where AI can help (and where it still falls short)
If you’ve ever been the one-person HR department—or worked like one—this episode will feel like a conversation you didn’t know you needed.