Future Proof HR

Future Proof HR

Thomas Kunjappu

Episodes 82
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This 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.

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Laura Muir on Building HR from Scratch With AI and a Lean Team

Jun 12, 2026 43m Transcript

In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Jim Kanichirayil sits down with Laura Muir, Chief Human Resource Officer at Polaris Transport, to talk about building HR infrastructure in a highly…

Bea Bouras on Making AI Part of Every HR Workflow

Jun 09, 2026 37m Transcript

In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Bea Bouras, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Newity, to talk about what it takes to make AI part of daily HR…

Chad Hartzell on Building AI Competency While Scaling a Culture-First Business

Jun 05, 2026 41m Transcript

In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Jim Kanichirayil sits down with Chad Hartzell, VP of HR at Barletta Boats, to talk about what happens when an organization sees AI potential before it…

Jason Carson on How AI Is Changing HR in Manufacturing

Jun 01, 2026 36m Transcript

In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Jason Carson, VP of HR at Bad Boy Mowers, to talk about how AI is changing HR in manufacturing and what it takes to use…

Melissa Ganchev on Scaling Smarter With AI and People Investment

May 27, 2026 39m Transcript

In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Jim Kanichirayil speaks with Melissa Ganchev of Universal Nutrition about how AI modeling helped challenge one of the most common assumptions in a…

Robert St-Jacques on How HR Can Scale AI Without Losing Control

May 25, 2026 49m Transcript

In this episode of Future Proof HR, Jim Kanichirayil sits down with Robert St-Jacques, VP of People at Apera AI, to talk about what it takes for HR teams to scale AI without losing control. Robert…

Brita Ohlin on Turning AI Stress Into Practical HR Strategy

May 19, 2026 38m Transcript

In this episode of Future Proof HR, Jim Kanichirayil sits down with Brita Ohlin, Chief People Officer at Consafe Logistics Group, to talk about what a practical AI rollout looks like inside a…

Emily Frieze-Kemeny on AI, Change, and the Leadership Shift Teams Need Now

May 15, 2026 45m Transcript

In this episode of Future Proof HR, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Emily Frieze-Kemeny, Founder and CEO of Arose Group, to talk about why leadership feels more strained than ever and what leaders…

Monte Erritt on Building AI Momentum in a Frontline-Heavy Business

May 12, 2026 37m Transcript

Jim Kanichirayil sits down with Monte Erritt, Chief People Officer at Vermeer Southeast Sales & Svc.Inc, to talk about what early AI adoption looks like inside a business with 12 locations,…

How HR Turns Growing Pains Into People Infrastructure

May 08, 2026 43m Transcript

In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Jim Kanicharil sits down with Mike Danubio, Chief People and Culture Officer at Keches Law Group, to discuss how AI can support compensation strategy,…

AI, Growth, and Operations Without Losing the Human Touch

May 05, 2026 41m Transcript

In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, co-host and executive producer Jim Kanichariyil sits down with Andrew Kissinger, CFO and people leader at Clark Logic, to talk about how a 50-year-old…

How HR Can Lead AI Adoption Through Change Management

May 01, 2026 46m Transcript

In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Laura McGann, Chief People Officer at Prosci, to talk about AI adoption, change management, and why HR has a central…

Human Judgment at Scale: How HR Leads Through AI, Growth and Change

Apr 28, 2026 44m Transcript

In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Amy Goldfinger, Chief People Officer at Slice, to talk about what HR can and cannot hand over to AI.Drawing from her…

One Company, One Mission: Consolidation, Culture, and AI Adoption at Scale

Apr 24, 2026 44m Transcript

In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, our co-host and executive producer Jim Kanichirayil sits down with Nathan Peirson, Chief People Officer at Onit, to talk about leading organizational…

AI at Work: How Leaders Build Trust, Adoption, and Momentum

Apr 21, 2026 37m Transcript

In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, our co-host and executive producer Jim Kanichirayil sits down with Kirsten Faurot, Chief People Officer at Bombora, to talk about what it really takes…

HR in the Deep End: Leading Through Uncertainty and Building Trust

Apr 17, 2026 39m Transcript

In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Jim Kanichirayil, our co-host and executive producer, sits down with Katie Fionova, Head of Human Resources at Four Inc., to talk about what it takes…

The Business of People: How HR Builds Capability for an AI-Driven Future

Apr 14, 2026 39m Transcript

In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Terilyn Monroe, Chief People Officer at Guardant Health, to talk about what it takes for HR to operate like a business…

AI as the New HR Thought Partner - Live at Transform 2026

Apr 10, 2026 6m Transcript

In this special live episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, recorded on the floor at Transform 2026 in Las Vegas, Thomas Kunjappu caught up with Jenn Congdon, a 30-plus year HR veteran and HR leader…

How AI Is Freeing HR to Be More Strategic - Live at Transform 2026

Apr 08, 2026 13m Transcript

In this special live episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, recorded on the floor at Transform 2026 in Las Vegas, Thomas Kunjappu sat down with Laura Brittingham, SVP of People at Prove, for a…

HR at the Center of AI Transformation - Live at Transform 2026

Apr 06, 2026 11m Transcript

In this special live episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, recorded on the floor at Transform 2026 in Las Vegas, Thomas Kunjappu sat down with Jennifer Erfurth, Chief People Officer at OPSWAT, for…

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How many episodes does Future Proof HR have?

Future Proof HR has published 82 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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Future Proof HR is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 42m.

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