Episode 188: How to Use Passive Data to Enhance Manager Effectiveness (an interview with Catherine Coppinger)

What constitutes to an effective manager today? Worklytics research found that the role of the manager has changed exponentially since the pre-pandemic. With the rise of hybrid models and distributed teams, greater employee expectations, and the need to integrate new technologies – these significance shifts in the workplace are all making the role of managers more complex.

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Episode 187: Mastering Storytelling for HR Transformation (Interview with Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic)

Creating a data-driven HR function isn’t just about number crunching. It is the ability to turn these insights into stories that captivate, persuade, and inspire action. In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, David Green sits down with Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, for a deeply insightful conversation on the transformative power of storytelling in the context of HR data and analytics.

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Episode 186: How IBM Uses AI to Transform Their HR Strategies (Interview with Nickle LaMoreaux)

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, David Green is joined by Nickle LaMoreaux, Chief Human Resources Officer at IBM, to explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HR. With a spotlight on IBM’s pioneering work in integrating AI into HR practices, Nickle shares her invaluable insights into how AI is revolutionising the way we think about talent management, employee engagement, and predictive analytics.

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Episode 185: Actionable People Analytics Strategies to Influence Senior Leadership (an interview with Louise Millar and Olivia Edwards)

How can people analytics enhance the strategic influence of HR? In today’s episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, we will be exploring that exact question, through the lens of start-up financial services organisation, Chetwood Financial. Having only been on their people analytics journey for a year now, Louise Millar, People Director, and Olivia Edwards, Colleague Engagement Lead have seen a remarkable shift in the perception of HR by the overall business.

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Episode 184: What is Evidence Based HR and Why is it Important? (An Interview With Rob Briner)

As HR is increasingly becoming a strategic partner in driving organisational success, the call for evidence-based practice (EBP) is louder than ever. But what exactly does it mean to adopt an evidence-based approach? How can it transform how we attract, develop, and retain talent? And how is it different from people analytics? In this episode Rob Briner underscores the simplicity yet profound impact of integrating data, scientific research, stakeholder insights, and professional expertise to improve HR effectiveness.

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Episode 183: How to Prove the ROI of a Positive Company Culture (an interview with Didier Elzinga)

In an era where the financial justification for HR initiatives are scrutinised more than ever, proving the ROI of culture and employee engagement initiatives is a critical challenge that many HR leaders are facing. However, demonstrating the financial impact of these initiatives is essential if we are to achieve board buy-in and ensure the sustainability of organisational culture in times of change and economic uncertainty.

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Episode 182: How to Embrace Long-Term Thinking in HR Leadership (an interview with Dorie Clark)

Do you struggle to be proactive with your long term goals? Are you constantly putting out fires, with no time to strategise for the long game? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, host David Green sits down with Dorie Clark, a distinguished professor at Columbia Business School, successful entrepreneur, and author of the influential book, "The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World."

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Episode 181: Microsoft's Key to Strategic Workforce Planning Success (Interview with Becky Thielen

In the face of unprecedented changes in the world of work, driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting work models, and the global economy's volatility, strategic workforce planning has never been more critical. What can we learn from global tech giant, Microsoft, who has been leading the way in navigating these turbulent waters?

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Episode 180: Achieving AI & Human Synergy in Data-Driven HR (Interview with Bernard Marr)

As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, the future of HR and its people strategies are going to be data-driven. However, as we navigate through this digital transformation, finding the optimal equilibrium between human intervention and AI automation within HR processes is key if we are to effectively harness the potential of these technological advancements.

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Episode 179: How to Overcome AI Adoption Challenges in HR (Interview with Eric Siegel)

Despite an abundance of research highlighting the importance of AI in enhancing HR processes, the vast majority of organisations are still at the earliest stages of adoption. Even among those that have already implemented AI in HR, many are using it only for one or two niche applications. This is largely due to the perceived complexity and high costs associated with implementing AI technologies.

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Episode 178: How to Bridge the Gap Between Customer and Employee Experience (Interview with Kaz Hassan & Luke Farrugia)

As HR professionals and leaders, if we want to start taking a more strategic approach that will elevate the business impact HR has, we need to evolve from being process-focused to becoming strategic partners. This means taking ownership of people data and insights, and using them to drive decisions that have a real impact on the business.

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Episode 176: HR in 2024: The Impact of People Analytics, AI & ML (Interview with Dawn Klinghoffer, Jeremy Shapiro, and Thomas Rasmussen)

Joined by Dawn Klinghoffer, Global Head of People Analytics at Microsoft and a Board Advisor at Insight 222, Jeremy Shapiro, Global Head of Workforce analytics at Merck & Co, and Thomas Rasmussen, VP of Organisational Development and Learning at Shell, David and his esteemed guests will be shining the spotlight on the future of people analytics (rather than solely on HR) in 2024 and beyond.

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Episode 174: Booking.com’s 360-Degree View of Employee Experience (an interview with Paulo Pisano)

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders, David Green is joined by Paulo Pisano, Chief People Officer at Booking.com, to discuss how Booking.com are using people analytics to drive strategic decisions in managing a global, hybrid workforce. The conversation offers insights into how Booking.com leverages data to enhance employee experience, streamline talent management across its international operations, and ensure that its workforce strategies are both effective and adaptable in a constantly changing business environment.

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Episode 173: A CMO's Approach to Mastering Pay Transparency (an interview with Sarah Reynolds)

In this enlightening episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, host David Green is joined by Sarah Reynolds, Chief Marketing Officer of HiBob and a leading voice in HR technology. With the backdrop of the new EU Directive on pay transparency, this conversation delves into the evolving landscape of fair pay practices, transcending beyond mere legal compliance to a broader commitment to workplace equity.

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Episode 171: How to Lead with Vulnerability in Uncertain Times (an interview with Jacob Morgan)

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, host David Green welcomes Jacob Morgan, a 5x best-selling author, TED and keynote speaker, to explore the transformative concept of vulnerability in leadership.  Jacob, author of the bestselling book “Leading With Vulnerability” offers an in-depth perspective on how vulnerability is not a weakness but a source of strength, particularly in today's challenging times marked by COVID-19, economic shifts, and the rise of artificial intelligence in the workplace. 

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Episode 170: Nestlé's 4B Methodology to Strategic Workforce Planning (an interview with Alex Browne)

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, join host David Green, as he and guest Alex Browne, Head of People Analytics Innovation and Data Science at Nestlé discuss the intricacies of reinvigorating strategic workforce planning, with a particular focus on incorporating a skills-based approach for anticipating future skills needs.

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Episode 169: Unmasking Common Myths Around Remote Work (Interview with Nick Bloom)

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, join host David Green, and guest Nick Bloom, Professor of Economics at Stanford University, and Co-Founder of WFH Research, as they explore the dynamic world of hybrid and remote work. Throughout the conversation you can expect to learn more about an in-depth analysis of the historical trajectory of remote work, the pivotal lessons learned during the pandemic, and the lasting impact on the way we work.

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