Richard Polak has four decades of experience across five continents. He has helped companies in more than 90 countries create world-class HR and benefits programs. Richard is a congressional advisor, and known as a leader in crafting compassionate strategies to increase employee productivity.  He specializes in HR forensics, benefits consulting, workplace productivity, and diversity and inclusion. He serves an advisor for Silicon Valley Employers Form, Global Advisor for the American Benefits Council, sits on the Forbes HR Council and has a Podcast the “Productivity Pod.”  Richard is also an accomplished playwright, and finds time for a nap every day.