Welcome to Gaia, the place where HR tech people belong. Built by Lavasource, Gaia is a place to connect with peers, share expertise, learn from industry practitioners, and discover new opportunities across the global HR technology ecosystem.
Whether you're here to learn, contribute, showcase your work, or expand your network, this guide will help you get started.
🚀 Step 1: Complete Your Profile
Your profile is your introduction to the community.
✅ Add a profile photo
✅ Include your role and company at the tagline
✅ Add your LinkedIn profile to help members connect with you
A complete profile makes it easier for other members to engage with you and recognize your experience.
👋 Step 2: Introduce Yourself
Visit the Introductions and Welcome space and create your first post.
Consider sharing:
Your current role
The HR platforms you work with
Your location
What brought you to Gaia
What topics you're most interested in discussing
The best communities start with great conversations.
🏠 Step 3: Explore Community Collections and Spaces
Gaia is organized into Collections and Spaces designed to help you learn, share, and connect.
💬 Discuss
Join conversations on topics such as:
HR Technology
HR Transformation
AI in HR
Payroll
Employee Experience
Future of Work
Data & Analytics
Don't just read. Add your perspective and engage with other members.
🎯 Showcase
Built something you're proud of?
Share:
Dashboards
Reports
Workflows
Templates
Project stories
Lessons learned
Showcase is where members inspire one another through real-world work.
📚 Resource Library
Discover content, best practices, industry insights, and thought leadership shared by community members and the Lavasource team.
📣 People Helping People
Discover programs, volunteer opportunities, and community initiatives that put HR skills to work for others in Community in Action.
🤝 Step 4: Connect with Other Members
One of the biggest benefits of Gaia is access to a global network of HR and HR technology professionals.
Engage by:
Reacting to posts
Asking thoughtful questions
Sharing experiences
Following topics that matter to you
Supporting other members' contributions
The more you participate, the more valuable the community becomes.
✍️ Step 5: Start Contributing
You don't need to be an expert to participate.
Great contributions include:
Asking a question
Sharing a lesson learned
Posting a useful resource
Starting a discussion
Helping answer another member's question
Every contribution helps strengthen the community.
🌟 Community Best Practices
To keep Gaia welcoming and valuable for everyone:
✅ Be respectful and professional
✅ Share knowledge generously
✅ Stay on topic
✅ Give credit when sharing others' work
✅ No selling, self-promotion, or unsolicited advertising
✅ Do not share personal, employee, or confidential data
✅ Obtain permission before mentioning client names or organizations
✅ Share work you created or have permission to share
✅ Keep feedback constructive and discussions productive
✅ Follow community guidelines and help foster a positive community experience
🏆 Get the Most Value from Gaia
Successful members typically:
Visit regularly
Join ongoing discussions
Share practical experiences
Showcase their work
Build meaningful professional connections
Welcome to Gaia
Gaia is more than a community. It's a place where HR and technology professionals come together to learn, collaborate, and shape the future of work.
Jump into a conversation, share your expertise, and start building connections today. 🌋✨