Jiri Necas (Employer Branding at Productboard & Co-Founder at Hiring On Ramp) helps companies grow faster by building powerful employer brands, meaningful communities, and driving PR and communications. He helped scale Kiwi.com from 1,000 employees to 2,500 in three years and Productboard from 100 to 500+ in two years, helping it on its way to becoming a startup ‘unicorn.’

From being seen as a mere administrative function to spearheading the transformation of how companies value their workforce, HR has come a long way. Laszlo Bock's transition from 'human resources' to 'people operations' in 2006 highlighted this shift towards a more results-driven, proactive approach. Today, it's clear: People Operations isn't just a rebranding but represents a fundamental shift in how companies value their workforce. Instead of viewing employees as mere cogs for efficiency, People Operations sees them as invaluable assets to be nurtured and engaged.

Participants joined us on Oct 16th as we explored the evolution of hiring with Jiri Necas (Productboard) and delved into the pitfalls of old-school hiring, learned about the significance of truly valuing employees, and discovered the magic of People Operations. Participants walked away with a more transparent understanding of why leading tech firms and startups are ahead of the curve, and why those sticking to outdated HR methods are risking everything in today's talent battleground.

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