Once upon a time in an Australian People Analytics and Planning Consultancy, a CEO said “If you can afford to advertise and pray, then don’t bother with strategic workforce planning”. That CEO was Peter Howes, of Infohrm. While amusing at the time, it’s a poignant thought today. I am often reminded of the sentiment, as I speak with HR and business leaders about their own workforce planning efforts.
Read MoreEmployee Experience (EX) is moving from the sidelines to the core of business planning within companies, according to TI Peoples State of EX Study 2023/2024. However, there are also notable barriers leading to less than half of all companies managing their EX to the best of their abilities. The biggest issue being calculating the financial impact of EX efforts. With EX teams partnering least with finance, this is not surprising.
Read MoreAn ongoing struggle for people analytics is the translation of insights into impactful actions. As Piyush Mathur put it on the Digital HR Leaders Podcast: insight without action is just overhead. The imperative to demonstrate impact is becoming urgent, because people analytics teams have received significant investments in the past several years, often growing while the rest of HR stagnated or contracted. Making recommendations is not sufficient; impact is created through action.
Read MoreThe first North America Insight222 Peer Meeting of 2024, hosted by Colgate Palmolive, unfolded in the vibrant city of New York. It brought together people analytics professionals and industry experts for two days of insightful discussions, collaborative learning, and strategic networking.
Read MoreThe decision-making process regarding talent is as complex as it is crucial. Talent decisions can shape the course of a company's future and the lives of its employees. Today, we dive into this intricate web of decision-making with an expert whose insights challenge conventional paradigms.
Read MoreThe pursuit of an outstanding employee experience (EX) has become more than a mere buzzword; it's an organisational imperative echoing through the corridors of businesses worldwide. While the dialogue surrounding ‘better EX’ is omnipresent, suggesting a universal stride towards enriching workplace dynamics, there's a need to pause and reflect: Are these discussions translating into disciplined action and tangible improvements?
Read MoreIn today’s digital age, where AI adoption has become a competitive necessity, the question facing every HR leader is not whether to include AI in their strategic toolkit but how best to integrate it. AI integration will only be as effective as its collaboration with the end user—humans—a notion underscored by recent research at MIT. Studying the synergy between AI and radiologists, the research revealed that while AI systems can rival or surpass human abilities in specific tasks, human biases in integrating AI insights can significantly undercut the potential benefits of such collaboration.
Read MoreIn the era of technological disruption, workers have often found themselves trapped in a cycle of robotic responses to endless emails, messages, and notifications. With the rise of AI, which takes over mundane tasks, what remains for humans to do?
Read MoreNo matter what industry vertical you are in or what role in HR or people analytics you hold in a company, everything you do at work is to solve the pressing issues of your organisation. But are we solving these issues the best that we possibly can? Are we really focusing on what is essential? More importantly, are we taking a holistic view of the evidence around us?
Read MoreExplore the critical role of positive work culture in driving organisational success and financial returns, as we unveil insights from industry leaders like Culture Amp on quantifying its impact. In this blog we examine how trust, innovation, and psychological safety not only enhance employee engagement but also lead to a staggering 311% increase in financial ROI.
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