Companies across the world are looking for ways to incorporate or expand their use of AI in HR processes, either by purchasing HR technology with AI built in, or by recruiting data scientists to join or support their people analytics team to develop in-house solutions.
Read MoreDespite people analytics always having a role in HR, during the pandemic, we saw its importance amplified even more, helping HR and people management professionals across the organisation navigate the 'the great resignation', the paradox of hybrid productivity, and the changing expectations of employees.
Now, as we look to the future, we must ask ourselves - What will the role of HR be in 2030? How can we prepare for it? And most importantly, how can generative AI help us get there?
Read MoreLeaders need to be emboldened to continue to think outside of the HR box, to use emerging tech rather than fear it, and to utilise the unique skills of a multigenerational workforce. However, understanding what trends will drive the future of work is one thing - understanding how leaders put these trends into practice is the key to success. To help you on your way, we have put together some great examples of the top HR trends and predictions of 2024, and have provided some actionable tips on how to put them into practice.
Read MoreIn today's fast-paced and ever-evolving world of work, the importance of connections, collaboration, and teamwork cannot be overstated. The way we work has undergone a huge shift, driven by factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid advancement of technology. As organisations adapt to these changes, the need for effective collaboration and intentional teamwork has become more critical than ever. In this blog, we will delve into the significance of connections in the realm of people analytics and HR. We'll explore the dangers of neglecting this aspect, drawing insights from a recent session at the Insight222 Global Executive Retreat (GER), where industry experts Michael Arena and Greg Pryor shed light on this very topic.
Read MoreGetting remote or hybrid working right is one of the challenges and the most pressing questions that organisations are grappling with. While nearly all of us have likely implemented some type of remote working policies – we are also probably wondering if they are the ‘right’ policies. Are they helping us keep our employees engaged, involved, productive?While we hope that our remote working policies are effective and are helping our teams and organisations be successful, productive, innovative, and efficient, proving it and validating that they are working the way we intended is often a big question.
Read MoreIn the face of economic uncertainty, many companies resort to short-term cost-cutting strategies such as headcount reduction to balance their books and stay afloat. However, despite the illusion that this provides cost-savings in the short term, such strategies can be damaging in the long run.
Read MoreLike all aspects of modern business, technology is changing how we operate and function, and if you're not leveraging it to your advantage, you will be left behind with the dust. As our 2022 Insight222 People Analytics Trends report "Impacting Business Value: Leading Companies in People Analytics" highlights, people analytics as a function has a stronger influence on strategic HR decisions.
Read MoreOne of the most impressive examples of how to scale people analytics successfully comes from Capital One. During his five-year tenure as Head of People Strategy and Analytics at Capital One, from 2017 to 2022, Guru Sethupathy quadrupled the size of the function to around a hundred people and delivered significant value with his team to the business as well as Capital One’s Associates. Guru shared a case study of this transformation in Excellence in People Analytics and an episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast: How Capital One Delivers Value at Scale with People Analytics.
Read More2023 is officially here! And with each New Year, comes a whole host of exciting HR trends and predictions. These include trends and predictions that may have been rolled over from the previous year, or brand new ones that may take the HR and people analytics world by storm. And each year we recap on the successes and failures of the past twelve months, and look ahead to the new opportunities that await us. But this year feels particularly momentous, as the world faces a complex set of challenges, including economic downturns, skyrocketing cost-of-living, and a widening skills gap.
Read MoreWho would have thought that in 2023 we could put on a virtual headset and enter a completely virtual world? OK, while we aren't entirely there (yet), this is exactly what we can look forward to in the near future. With the rise of the metaverse, and more than £120 billion being invested in building out the capabilities of this virtual reality, it is clear that this technology will change how we view the world forever.
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