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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.
Episodes
21 episodes
AI at Work: 7 Takeaways from OpenAI’s ChatGPT Study for HR Leaders
OpenAI has released its largest-ever study on ChatGPT usage—analyzing over 1.5 million messages from 130,000 consumer accounts—and the findings are eye-opening. In this episode of Future Proof HR, Thomas Kunjappu, CEO of Cleary, unpacks the dat...
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The People-First Pivot: From Post-Merger Chaos to a Great Place to Work
In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Diana Valler, Chief Human Resource Officer at TravelBrands. Diana’s journey is a masterclass in crisis leadership; she joined the company post-acquisition and mid-pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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46:25
From Chaos to Strategy: How HR Shapes Adaptive, AI-Ready Organizations
In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Bernard Coleman III, SVP of People at Swing Education, whose career spans presidential campaigns, DEI leadership, and people operations in high-growth tech. Bernard ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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44:15
HR in the Shadows: The Struggles and Future No One Talks About
In this episode of the Future Proof HR Podcast, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Anne Bosse, HR Director at Einstein Moving Company, who runs the people function as a team of one supporting over 300 employees. Anne shares candid insights on the u...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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43:12
The Divide Is Real: Why Some HR Teams Embrace AI Change and Others Stay Stuck
In this episode of Future Proof HR Podcast, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Preston Lewis, SVP, Communications and Consultant at Segal Benz, to explore the widening gap in how HR teams approach AI adoption. Some are leaning in with strategy, str...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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43:28
HR’s AI Reality Check: Risk, Fear, and the Case for Human Judgment
In this episode, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Marni Helfand, General Counsel and Chief Human Resources Officer at The Planet Group, to unpack what happens when legal risk, recruiting automation, and executive fear collide.From her rare...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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41:57
The Adaptability Imperative: Redesigning Work and Leading Through AI Disruption
In this episode, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Christopher Courneen, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at MSI, to explore how HR leaders can turn job elimination into career acceleration by embracing AI, upskilling, and redefining the r...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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55:44
The AI Anxiety Antidote: How HR Can Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity
In this episode, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Sue Newman, Senior Director of HR at ATW, to explore how HR leaders can transform AI anxiety into an organizational opportunity while supporting a multigenerational workforce through technological...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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36:40
Breaking The Fear Barrier: How HR Can Lead the AI Revolution
In this episode, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Courtney LaTurner, Senior Director, People Operations & HR Business Partner at SecurityScorecard, to explore how HR professionals can overcome AI anxiety and leverage automation to become more...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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36:30
HR Across Decades and Industries: Building Trust, Leveraging AI, and Leading Tomorrow's Workforce
In this episode, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Donna Beasley, Vice President of Human Resources at Alumus, to talk about how HR can stay relevant, build trust with executives, and thoughtfully embrace AI without losing the human touch.W...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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36:20
Distrupt The Process, Not The People: Building Human-Centered HR with AI
In this episode, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Heather Hiddleston, Chief Human Resources Officer at Athletic Brewing Co. to talk about how small HR teams can lead meaningful innovation with AI—without losing the human touch.With a backg...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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37:15
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 o...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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52:35
Full Contact HR: Driving Growth, Owning Outcomes, Leading Change
In this episode, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Dennis Richter, Chief People Officer at Fullscript, to talk about how HR can evolve from a back-office function to a business-critical partner. With a background that spans the Army, global operat...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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48:14
Crack the Hatch, Bring a Chair, Know the Numbers: HR That Wins
In this episode, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with L. David Kingsley (LDK), Chief People Officer at Illumio, to talk about what it really takes for HR to operate like a business partner—not a back-office function. Drawing on experience from Accent...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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51:10
Next-Gen HR: Data-Led, Human-Centered, Future-Ready
In this episode of Future Proof HR, Thomas Kunjappu chats with Amy Boque, Chief People Officer at Kelly, about what it really takes to modernize HR. Amy walks us through the transformation she led at Kelly—shifting the perception of HR...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:16
The HR Revolution: Data, Storytelling, and Breaking the Old Playbook
In this episode of Future Proof HR, Craig Haydamack, CHRO at USIC, joins Thomas Kunjappu to break down the power of HR analytics in shaping workforce strategies and influencing executive decision-making.With a background spanning finance...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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50:08
From HR to Business Powerhouse: Scaling for What’s Next
In this episode of Future Proof HR, Angela Briggs-Paige, Chief Human Resources Officer at Acelero, shares how she stepped into the company as its first-ever CHRO and led a bold HR transformation. Faced with a legacy HR structure focused on comp...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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43:05
Building a Future-Ready HR: Leadership, Strategy, and People Impact
In this episode of Future Proof HR, Thomas Kunjappu chats with Quentin Misenheimer, Chief People Officer at Garlock Flexibles, to explore his journey from military service to corporate HR leadership. Quentin reflects on how HR has evolved from ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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39:48
Driving HR Forward: Leadership, Strategy, and the Future of Work
Welcome to the third episode of Future Proof HR, where we explore the trends, strategies, and innovations shaping the future of HR leadership and workforce transformation. This week, we’re joined by David Dart, Chief People Officer at Caliber, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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49:32
The Future of HR: AI Cementing HR’s Seat at the Executive Table
Welcome to the second episode of Future Proof HR, where we explore how technology is transforming the HR landscape. In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most pressing topics for HR leaders: How AI can help HR secure its seat at the exe...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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20:59
The HR Support Model of Tomorrow
Welcome to the very first episode of Future Proof HR Podcast! We’re diving into what the future holds for HR teams and how technology is changing the game. Right now, HR teams spend most of their time reacting to repetitive requests and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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