Join us for Business Bites - “Will There Be Jobs?” | How Change and Innovation Will Shift the Way We Work

How work gets done is changing. More and more companies are adopting a culture of innovation that increases productivity & profitability. However, in many cases these changes result in an increased dependence on automation, cloud based tools and robotics that are dramatically shifting the daily responsibilities of the workforce.

Fears related to job opportunity and financial stability are a natural and escalating response to the operational transformations taking place in today's global workplace. Many professionals are concerned about their job security wondering, "how do you plan a career in a changing workforce landscape?"

Join us for an exciting interactive panel discussion with HR and Educational thought-leaders: Dr. Cathleen Greiner, Jay Polaki, Michelle Rubio Garcia, M.A., Stephen Baer. We'll discuss the role of education in preparing the future-fit workforce and strategies for developing change agility in career development.

Michelle Rubio Garcia, M.A. - Educator, Award-Winning Coach, Podcaster, Best-Selling Author

Michelle Rubio-Garcia is an educator and creator who is here to help others and create meaningful content. In addition to her creative efforts, she is currently pursuing a PhD in Communication.

Over the past 5 years, she was the visionary that brought the first National dance title in her school's 38-year history. On top of that, she amassed over 125 awards with the dance program under her leadership. She is also a notable, memorable educator and is a two-time nominee for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award in Texas.

Her first book, entitled Break Through Fear: Embrace Challenges to Illuminate Your Best Self, debuted as #1 in the Spiritual Self-Help category while it also debuted as #2 in the Emotional Self-Help category on Amazon. Michelle just wants people to view themselves in the most capable light, and she'll speak (and write) to anyone who needs that assurance.

Jay Polaki - Founder/CEO HR Geckos | Forbes Human Resources Council | HRTech Entrepreneur | Speaker/Writer

Jay Polaki is the Founder and CEO of HR Geckos, an HR Technology and Management company. Jay has spent the last two decades in several leadership positions across industries, as a business partner, executive human resources consultant, and human resources director. Throughout her career, Jay has impacted how some of the most critical HR functions are defined and executed. At HR Geckos, Jay continues to create, fuel, and encourage next-gen ideas, practices, and tools on Human Resources Technology, Leadership Development, Talent, and Compensation Strategies.

Jay is also the Founder and CEO of Career Acers, a professional career counseling and coaching firm. Should you need help with your professional profile and brand, Career Acers will help you craft and ace your career success story! Jay brings her experience and involvement in various industries and professional associations to work for her clients. Jay’s expertise and professional collaborations open a plethora of resources and reference points for Jay’s clients.

In 2016, Jay founded the Global Indian Professional Network (GIPN), a non-profit focused on the professional development for Indian-Origin professionals and the advancement of global Indians in business.

Jay holds the Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certifications. She attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUe), graduating with a master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Jay is an official contributing member of the Forbes Human Resources Council.

Active in the community, Jay is a member of a variety of local and national non-profits focused on education, diversity, leadership, and the advancement and support of women.

Dr. Cathleen Greiner | Regional Director Employer Engagement, Business and Entrepreneurship, Orange County, California Community Colleges

Dr. Greiner has a proven career in higher education, as a teacher and administrator, with expertise and responsibility in leadership, networking with community partners to respond to changing learning needs and building enduring bridges between business and education. Cathleen is a highly effective executive professional with a demonstrated commitment to bridging education and business in service and support to students, faculty, and business colleagues with relevant actions and innovative outcomes. As a strategic, long-range planner and small business owner with an entrepreneurial spirit, she is a sought-after expert on organizational growth, the gig economy, the new world of work, the impact of AI, automation and technology, and on the need to prepare students and individuals for academic and workplace success.

Stephen Baer | Head of Creative @ The Game Agency

Founder of Inc Best Workplaces Company, monthly contributor to Forbes.com & regular speaker at EdTech conferences. Stephen creates games to educate and activate audiences. Since launching The Game Agency twelve years ago, Stephen has developed award-winning games for new-employee on-boarding, sales and product training, leadership development, safety, security, compliance, systems & processes, customer service, and many other training topics. Stephen has also helped shape the education industry and disrupt traditional learning methods with the creation of interactive games such a S.T.E.M, Financial Literacy and Social Skills which have been deployed in thousands of schools. Stephen hold his BA from Oberlin College and MBA from Columbia Business School.

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About Business Bites:

An original webinar series brought to you by HanaHaus in close collaboration with ON ITS AXIS. Enjoy 45-minute livestream episodes featuring renowned thought leaders and notable speakers from various industries. Join us for thoughtful conversations every month where our guests share insights on innovation, leadership, business development, and other relevant topics!

About ON ITS AXIS:

ON ITS AXIS is an award-winning innovation consultancy helping enterprises accelerate faster and at scale. Since 2009 we've partnered with some of the brightest, most forward-thinking companies to spark change, enhance agility, and optimize growth. Over the years we've had the honor to work with companies like Samsung, Google, Amazon, Yahoo, IBM, and BICS. Together, we’ve created business models, taken products from concept to commercialization, and created cultures of excellence.

About HanaHaus:

HanaHaus is a community workspace that combines the best aspects of café and coworking culture and cultivates a dynamic atmosphere for innovation. The concept of HanaHaus is rooted in the philosophy that great ideas spring from anywhere, and more often when people come together. HanaHaus brings people together and offers a space where they can connect, explore new ideas, and bring them to life.