Jackye Clayton: Navigating Trust in HR and Tech: LIVE from Unleash 2025
We proudly share #thePOZcast interviews from Unleash 2025 in Las Vegas with guest host Rhona Pierce!
Jackye Clayton is the founder of People Puzzles™, where HR tech meets real-world trust. With over 15 years leading Talent Acquisition and People Ops, she’s been both the tech buyer and the product evangelist. Today, founders and product teams partner with her to bridge the gap between what tech can do and what HR teams actually believe in. Together, they pinpoint exactly why a message isn’t landing, transforming a product positioning into something your buyers don’t just click—they champion. Her approach converts skeptics into believers through proven frameworks, including practical AI validation and Bias-to-Buy™, her human-first messaging strategy. No jargon, no fluff—just actionable strategies that speak fluent HR and deliver real results. Beyond People Puzzles™, she facilitates powerful peer-to-peer coaching experiences through The Reset Room, helping professionals navigate career transitions with clarity, confidence, and community support. She also shares her bold insights as a keynote speaker and writer, tackling critical issues around talent strategy, leadership, and the future of work.
Connect with Jackye:
Solve Your PeoplePuzzle: https://peoplepuzzles.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackyeclayton/
Inclusive AF Podcast: https://www.inclusiveafpodcast.com/ But First, Coffee: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCfMk3uQkX4hejR0iXXDqXhJfIR1-eAUS
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Summary
In this episode of the Pozcast, host Rona Pierce engages with Jackye Clayton, a TA leader and founder of People Puzzles, discussing the complexities of trust in HR, the challenges of implementing HR tech, and the evolving role of AI in the industry. They explore the benefits of peer-to-peer mentoring in career transitions and the contradictions in traditional career advice, emphasizing the importance of community and networking in navigating these changes.
Takeaways
- Trust issues in HR stem from a lack of transparency.
- Change is inherently difficult, especially in organizations.
- AI should enhance efficiency, not create new problems.
- Peer-to-peer mentoring offers valuable insights and shared experiences.
- Organizations often prioritize speed over candidate experience.
- AI tools are competing against each other in the hiring process.
- Your online persona is as important as your resume.
- Imposter syndrome can indicate that you are actually doing the work.
- Community support is crucial during career transitions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to thePOZcast and Guest Introduction
00:58 Trust Issues in HR and Tech
02:53 Challenges in HR Tech Implementation
06:12 The Role of AI in HR
08:55 Peer-to-Peer Mentoring in Career Transitions
09:49 Contradictions in Career Advice
15:08 Quick Fire Questions and Final Thoughts
Networking is essential in a rapidly changing job market.
