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The HR Data Labs® podcast is dedicated to Human Resource professionals hearing the latest thoughts of innovators and experts from around the world of business focusing on HR Data and Analytics. Sometimes we may get passionate or a little carried away, but we are always fun and insightful. Merch store at http://hrdatalabs.com. HR Data Labs is a registered trademark of David Turetsky. Reg. U.S. Pat. & TM Off.
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HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 21 - Steve Kolnick and Ken Clemens - 2023 ADP Pro Summit Conversations
*Summary:*
In this episode, we have back-to-back interviews with Steve Kolnick and Ken Clemens from ADP Pro Summit 2023! First up, we talk to Steve, the VP of Global Partnerships with G-P. Then we talk to Ken, a consultant with Salary.com who works with current and prospective customers to solve their specific business problems.
In this episode, Steve talks about the rise of the modern-day hybrid workforce and how some companies are accommodating (and even fostering) their remote workers. Then, Ken dives into why and how job descriptions are so closely intertwined with career frameworks, pay transparency, and more.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 1:33] Introduction
[1:34 - 5:43] Welcome, Steve!
* Topic: How Companies Are Accommodating Remote Workers and a Hybrid Workforce
[5:44 - 17:38] What makes remote work work (or not work)?
* How remote work can rob employees of human interaction and absorbing the culture of their company
* Working remotely also allows for more family time and flexible work hours when possible
* Accommodations companies can make to support hybrid work
[17:39 - 19:41] Welcome, Ken!
* Topic: How Job Descriptions Affect All Things HR
[19:42 - 32:04] Effectively managing job descriptions and avoiding common issues
* Good use of skills in job descriptions paves the way for career frameworks
* Tips for preventing job descriptions for getting outdated
* How and why job descriptions go hand-in-hand with pay transparency
[32:05 - 32:33] Closing
* Thanks for listening!
*Quotes:*
“[Working remotely] is just such a different way of working, when you have this ability to be there and present with your family. . . . We have so many people on our team that they wouldn’t work any other way.”
“I think people don't understand how much of a retention killer not having career pathing really is.”
*Contact:
*Steve's LinkedIn
Ken's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
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*Production by Affogato Media
Podcast Manger: Karissa Harris
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May 25, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 20 - Sophie Wyne - How Human Resources Can Do More With Less
*Summary:*
Sophie Wyne is the Co-founder and CEO of Ariglad, a ticket and issue management software that uses AI to auto-triage employees’ HR-related messages. Though she has experience working in various industries, it was her time working in cybersecurity that ultimately inspired her to launch Ariglad in 2020.
In this episode, Sophie tackles the big question of the moment: with increasing restrictions and limitations placed on HR teams, how can they continue to perform and possibly even improve? In other words, how can HR do more with less?
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 3:08] Introduction
* Welcome, Sophie!
* Today’s Topic: Streamlining HR Processes for Happier Employees
[3:09 - 9:34] How HR departments operate properly with fewer resources?
* Now is the time to build human connections and trust with employees
* How HR teams can offer employee support in times of uncertainty
[9:35 - 25:20] Hacks for more streamlined HR processes
* Shifting from reactive spending to strategic budgeting
* Leveraging existing communication tools to shorten (and possibly eliminate) the back-and-forth with employees
[25:21 - 33:34] How companies can optimize their HR processes
* Consolidate data and make sure they’re not scattered across multiple locations
* Give employees the ability to access a knowledge base for HR info and FAQs
[33:35 - 34:16] Closing
* Thanks for listening!
*Quotes:*
“[HR] are the ones that are distributing resources to employees and that have direct lines [of communication] between teams. . . . There’s a reason it’s called ‘Human Resources’: you need the resources, but you also need the human.”
“Conversations about your journey as an employee—those are the conversations that HR is there for and excited to take part in.”
*Contact:
*Sophie's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
Dwight's LinkedIn
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*Production by Affogato Media
Podcast Manger: Karissa Harris
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May 18, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 19 - HR Tech 2022 Series Finale - Neena Kovuru and Joe Kvidera - Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
*Summary:*
This is our series finale as we wrap up our interviews from HR Tech '22 with a back-to-back, two-part episode! First, we’ll be hearing from Neena Kovuru, VP of HR Strategy and Technologies at UKG. Then, we’ll be hearing from Joe Kvidera who at the time was the VP of Sales at Lucy AI, an AI-powered knowledge platform.
In this episode, Neena first walks us through what it means to be an employer of choice and what companies can do to become one, and then Joe talks about conversational AI and how it can improve the employee experience.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 1:29] Introduction
[1:30 - 3:03] Welcome, Neena!
* Topic: Employers of Choice and How to Become One
[3:04 - 18:21] What is an Employer of Choice and what does it mean to be one?
* Companies’ plans for becoming employers of choice for desired candidates
* How upholding promises made to employees boosts public image
* Can DEI efforts help companies become employers of choice?
[18:22 - 30:12] Welcome, Joe!
* Topic: Developments in Conversation AI and Employe Expectations Around Work Flexibility
[30:13 - 34:53] Building conversational AI for an improved employee experience
* Why companies’ focus is shifting from the companies themselves to their employees
* The challenges around data consistency for use with conversational AI
* Why employees will continue to expect and push for flexible and remote work from their employers
[34:54 - 35:22] Closing
* Thanks for listening!
*Quotes:*
“Very few organizations actually say, ‘Here’s a pathway for you. We see potential in you. Let’s see how we can help you grow.’ . . . [and] when you talk about equity, everybody needs a different ladder to climb.”
“The biggest challenge with brining together data to answer HR questions is that there’s no consistency [from one organization to the next; from one department to the next; and from one leader to the next].”
*Contact:
*Neena's LinkedIn
Joe's LinkedIn at the time of this recording he was working for Lucy AI
David's LinkedIn
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*Production by Affogato Media
Podcast Manger: Karissa Harris
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May 11, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 18 - HR Tech 2022 Series - Zack Johnson - New Players Entering the HR Technology Sector
*Summary:*
Zack Johnson is the VP of Embedded Solutions and the GM of Strategic Solutions and Partnerships at Visier, a leading company in people analytics. While attending HR Tech '22, David was able to catch up with Zack and ask him about some takeaways from both the conference and the previous year in HR analytics. In this episode, Zack talks about how people’s increasing obsession with work is introducing new players to the HR space and how this trend might shape the future of the industry.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 2:22] Introduction
* Welcome, Zack!
* Today’s Topic: Takeaways and Trends in HR Analytics from 2022
[2:23 - 11:35] 2022 brought newfound attention to the HR analytics space
* Everyone is obsessed with work now, and it’s attracting non-traditional vendors
* Newfound attention could also bring new customers and investors
[11:36 - 14:53] Gather insights into a company’s network of people
* The importance of a good “network” of employees for a company
* How people analytics can improve the employee experience
[14:54 - 19:44] HR’s role in educating a company on results derived from HR data and analytics
* Extracting actionable analytics from descriptive statistics
* HR’s opportunities to produce beneficial outcomes from data
[19:45 - 23:19] Final Thoughts & Closing
* Zack’s predictions for this year and HR consolidation
* Thanks for listening!
*Quotes:*
“What’s really interesting, and kind of surprising, is that the rest of the world has become obsessed with work. . . . I don’t think the HR community has realized quite how much that means other vendors that aren’t traditionally HR vendors are going to take a very, very big interest in the space.”
“Fast forward five, six years from now and I think some [newer HR companies] are going to be much bigger and they’re going to attack some of those niche areas [that others haven’t gone after].”
*Contact:
*Zack's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
*
*Production by Affogato Media
Podcast Manger: Karissa Harris
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May 4, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 17 - ADP MOTM 2023 - Pay Transparency's Benefits and Challenges
*Summary:*
ADP’s Meeting of the Minds was held in Atlanta, GA in March 2023 and our very own David Turetsky led a session about pay transparency. With an increasing number of states adopting pay transparency legislation, it’s important for companies to not only recognize that pay transparency is now being treated more seriously than ever but also prepare for its adoption.
In this episode, David talks about the rise of pay transparency legislation, the challenges it presents to organizations, and how to prepare for it.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 2:18] Introduction
* This episode was recorded live at ADP’s Meeting of the Minds in March 2023!
* Today’s Topic: Pay Transparency
[2:19 - 21:25] What exactly is pay transparency and what are its benefits?
* Why it’s important to educate executives about processes and laws regarding pay
* Building pay transparency into a company culture helps foster a fair, equitable environment
[21:26 - 46:54] Challenges with pay transparency adoption and how it affects various roles within a company
* Why updated, accurate job descriptions are paramount
* Pay transparency laws are rapidly being adopted across the US
[46:55 - 56:29] Q&A
* What does it mean to benchmark a role?
* How to write good job descriptions and who should be responsible for updating them?
[56:30 - 57:00] Closing
* Thanks for listening!
*Quotes:*
“Pay is always [an emotional topic] when you sit down with your employee . . . make sure they’re emotionally ready to have a conversation.”
“There are a lot of challenges [with pay transparency] and one of them is that compliance cost is extremely high.”
*Contact:*
David's LinkedIn
*
*Production by Affogato Media
Podcast Manger: Karissa Harris
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Apr 27, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 16 - Rep. Josh Cutler and Rep. Brandy Fluker Oakley - Bill H.1849 and How Everyone Benefits From Pay Transparency
*Summary:*
On February 16, 2023, Representatives John S. Cutler and Brandy Fluker Oakley brought Bill H.1849 to the Massachusetts House with goal of enforcing salary range transparency for companies and organizations across the state. Like other states’ pay transparency legislation, Bill H.1849 serves as a stepping stone toward more honest and fair hiring practices that most often save both the companies and candidates involved time and money while encouraging greater pay equity.
In this episode, Representatives Cutler and Fluker Oakley discuss the proven benefits of salary range transparency.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 4:08] Introduction
* Welcome, Representatives Josh Cutler and Brandy Fluker Oakley!
* Today’s Topic: Massachusetts’ Bill H.1849 Regarding Salary Range Transparency
[4:09 - 15:42] What is H.1849
* How pay transparency and equal pay can fight wage gaps
* How culture around pay transparency has changed
* How Massachusetts’ pay transparency legislation differs from other states’
[15:43 - 26:08] How can companies prepare for pay transparency?
* Analyze your salary ranges and competing salary ranges on the market
* Simplicity is critical in adopting pay transparency
* The consequences for not following pay transparency laws
[26:09 - 28:05] Final Thoughts & Closing
* Reach out to your state representative(s) to discuss pay transparency legislation
* Thanks for listening!
*Quotes:*
“As a woman and a black woman at that, I recognize and know firsthand inequities with pay, and it has to stop somewhere.” -Rep. Brandy Fluker Oakley
“The hiring process can be costly—investing in personal time in candidates who don't share the same salary expectation is really a waste of company resources and the candidates' time. By putting, you know, the pay out from the beginning and the outset, you're removing that” -Rep. Josh Cutler
*Resources:
*SHRM article
*Contact:
*Rep. Cutler's LinkedIn
Rep. Fluker Oakley's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
*
*Production by Affogato Media
Podcast Manger: Karissa Harris
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Apr 20, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 15 - HR Tech 2022 Series - Mark Hanson - Re-Skilling Employees in a Competitive Labor Market
*Summary:*
Mark Hanson is the VP of Strategy with Lightcast (formerly Emsi Burning Glass), a company whose ultimate goal is to connect individuals with the right skills and right jobs in the right places. Throughout his career, Mark has worked as Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at UnitedHealth Group and as Adjunct Professor at Bethel University.
In this episode, Mark talks about how companies can leverage their employees’s skills in a tight labor market, and why 2023 might be the year of the CHRO.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 3:26] Introduction
* Welcome, Mark!
* Today’s Topic: Is Re-skilling Employees the Solution to a Competitive Labor Market?
[3:27 - 11:28] How the economic landscape will shape HR in 2023
* How does HR deal with the confusing economic landscape we’re faced with today
* Consider re-skilling employees instead of laying them off
[11:29 - 14:48] Things that didn’t surprise us in 2022
* A fully developed, end-to-end, holy grail solution still doesn’t exist… yet?
* Traditionally non-HR companies are breaking into HR technology
[14:49 - 22:59] Where is the HR technology heading in 2023
* It’s all about partnerships, integrations, and unified systems
* As organizations feel tighter margins, CHROs will play a larger role in molding the future of our workforce
[23:00 - 24:03] Closing
* Thanks for listening!
*Quotes:*
“The labor market is great for candidates right now—they have more power than ever.”
“CHROs finally have a huge say in where [their companies] are going, and they’re going to have even more of a say in 2023.”
*Contact:
*Mark's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
*
*Production by Affogato Media
Podcast Manger: Karissa Harris
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Apr 13, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 14 - HR Tech 2022 Series- Robert Mattson - Can Quantifiable AI Promote Employee Engagement?
*Summary:*
Robert Mattson is the Founder and Principal of INTRIGUE (formerly ITM Speakers), a company that uses science and art to help organizations craft compelling stories and learn how to be more intriguing and memorable. By combining his professional experience as a high-tech marketing executive at companies like ADP, Ceridian, and SmashFly Technologies with his numerous creative skills, Robert brings a unique perspective to HR technology and people analytics.
In this episode, Robert talks about AI’s transition from theoretical to quantifiable and how it could help measure and foster employee engagement.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 3:41] Introduction
* Welcome, Robert!
* Today’s Topic: Why and How Quantifiable AI Could Promote Employee Engagement
[3:42 - 11:13] Looking back at 2022’s HR technology outcomes
* AI hype is out; AI implementation is in
* What does wellness mean nowadays and how do we support it?
[11:14 - 16:33] Exciting HR developments to look forward to this year
* The pandemic reminded us that people are people and new processes need to be human focused
* Work-life balance and its relation to employee engagement
[16:34 - 24:20] What changes to HR technology might we see in 2023?
* AI will make the leap toward being quantifiable
* Why the resume may become less important in the future
[24:21 - 25:03] Closing
* Thanks for listening!
*Quotes:*
“What does wellness mean now and how do we support wellness—it’s not just about the technology.”
“Whatever solution, whatever process, service, system you put in, it has to be done in a human way. . . . Be good to people; be honest with people; be forthright with people and then set up your processes to reflect that.”
*Contact:
*Robert's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
*
*Production by Affogato Media
Podcast Manger: Karissa Harris
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Apr 6, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 13 - HR Tech 2022 Series - Steve Brink - Creative Compensation Solutions for the Talent Shortage
*Summary:*
Steve Brink is the President and Chief Revenue Officer of uFlexRewards, a digital global total rewards platform that combines multiple data silos into one real-time platform. At uFlexRewards, Steve is responsible for the growth of the client base which includes new clients, partnerships, and potential resellers. As you’ll also hear, Steve was David’s second ever boss!
In this episode, Steve talks about how companies need to think outside the box to win talent in a rapidly changing and bizarre economic landscape.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 6:10] Introduction
* Welcome, Steve!
* Today’s Topic: Can Creative Compensation Solutions Counteract the Talent Shortage?
[6:11 - 14:43] Looking back at 2022
* Thinking outside the box can help organizations win the “war on talent”
* Total rewards strategies need to be part of the overall business strategy
[14:44 - 22:55] Lessons learned from 2022
* Why organizations need to focus on support the mental health of their employees
* Talent now has more leverage than ever before
[22:56 - 29:01] Predictions for 2023
* Attaching pay increases to achieve skills and competencies
* Transparently communicating career progression to employees
[29:02 - 29:41] Closing
* Thanks for listening!
*Quotes:*
“There’s pay transparency, and then there’s taking it to the next level and giving [candidates] the opportunity to compare their current benefits with their potential benefits if they were to accept a job offer.”
“Wouldn’t it be cool to have a different paradigm about pay where instead of [giving salary increases] just because the* *clock changed, we do so based on what what they actually do to impact the company?”
*Contact:
*Steve's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
*
*Production by Affogato Media
Podcast Manger: Karissa Harris
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Mar 30, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 12 - HR Tech 2022 Series - Robert Sheen and Anuj Mongia - Improving DEI with Innovative Data Analytics
*Summary:*
Robert Sheen and Anuj Mongia are on a mission to revolutionize DEI with the help of data analytics. As the CEO and Founder, and VP of Strategic Alliances and Product respectively, Robert and Anuj help lead the team at Trusaic, a regulatory compliance software company that helps businesses keep up with rapidly changing regulatory requirements.
In this episode, Robert and Anuj talk about how new legislation will drive organizations to revamp their DEI efforts with the help of data analytics software.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 5:56] Introduction
* Welcome, Robert and Anuj!
* Today’s Topic: Improving DEI with Innovative Data Analytics
[5:57 - 16:20] Looking back at 2022 through a DEI lens
* The EU and certain US states have begun enforcing pay equity
* Diversity in an organization starts at the top
[16:21 - 27:16] Trusaic’s HR predictions for 2023
* New legislation will push organizations to adopt new or refined processes
* Software can bridge the gap between data sets that alone, may be missing information
[27:17 - 27:54] Closing
* Thanks for listening!
*Quotes:*
“[Hiring remote and overseas employees] opens up a bigger pool of people that could help make your organization more diverse.”
“We’re seeing that HR teams are hiring data specialists to analyze HR data in order to learn about and solve business problems.”
*Contact:
*Robert's LinkedIn
Anuj's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
*
*Production by Affogato Media
Podcast Manger: Karissa Harris
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Mar 23, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 11 - HR Tech 2022 Series - Bennett Sung - Revolutionary Emerging Technologies in ATS
*Summary:*
Bennett Sung is the head of marketing for Humanly (humanly.io), a conversational AI for recruiting engine that helps surface the most qualified, diverse pool of applicants at scale. He is a creative technologist with 16+ years of experience leading corporate and product marketing functions at startups and public companies. He has also been included in the Most Inclusive HR Influencer List since 2019.
In this episode, Bennett talks about how new application tracking technology could entirely change how we think about (and use) applicant data.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 4:52] Introduction
* Welcome, Bennett!
* Today’s Topic: Emerging Technologies in Application Tracking Systems
[4:53 - 16:11] The development of a new category of application tracking technology
* Technology has begun parsing through interviews so we can learn from and document those interactions
* Using interview data to inform and improve future interviews
[16:12 - 22:55] Improving the over-automated application tracking process
* How to re-introduce humans to automated application tracking systems
* Documenting applicants’ skills and next level data to build a better matching engine
[22:56 - 27:10] Bennett’s predictions for 2023
* Building an employee skills ontology to promote internal mobility and prevent skill loss through layoffs
* Why we need to focus on retooling the hiring manager experience
[27:11 - 29:25] Final Thoughts & Closing
* Will 2024 be when we see real data integration?
* Thanks for listening!
*Quotes:*
“Once we start to look at the aggregation of data across interviews in organizations, and we slice it by diversity filters—this is where the eyes open up.”
“We need [an employee skills ontology]. It is the crux that holds recruiting back—completely!”
*Contact:
*Bennett's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
*
*Production by Affogato Media
Podcast Manger: Karissa Harris
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Mar 16, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 10 - HR Tech 2022 Series - Maya Huber - Understanding Competencies and Their Role in Recruitment
*Summary:*
Maya Huber is the Co-founder and CEO of TaTiO, a company that helps recruiters improve their applicant-to-hire ratio for high-volume positions by accessing people from previously untapped sources and assessing their actual job skills. Over the past 15 years, Maya has gained practical and theoretical research experience managing HR companies focusing on the work inclusion of vulnerable population groups.
In this episode, Maya talks about why competencies, not skills, can provide better insight and better hires in recruitment.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 4:51] Introduction
* Welcome, Maya!
* Today’s Topic: Understanding Competencies and Their Role in Recruitment
[4:52 - 15:15] What do we mean by “competencies”?
* Competencies are contextualized skills
* The future of work won’t bring new solutions, it’ll bring on a paradigm shift
[15:16 - 21:29] How do we shift from over-automated recruitment to people-driven recruitment?
* Companies will have to learn how…
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Mar 9, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 9 - HR Tech 2022 Series - Ian Cook - How 2022 Impacted People Analytics and 2023 Predictions
*Summary:*
Ian Cook is the VP of Research and Strategy at Visier Inc. Using his expertise in people analytics, he helps executives link the human side of their business to its sales and operations. Over the last two years, his insights have been features in the Harvard Business Review, the Economist, Business Insider, and CNBC, just to name a few. In this episode, Ian talks about how the labor market and people analytics changed in 2022 and what he predicts will happen in 2023.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 4:24] Introduction
* Welcome, Ian!
* Today’s Topic: How 2022 Impacted People Analytics and What to Expect in 2023
[4:25 - 15:35] What did we learn from 2022?
* We are having to relearn and reinvent how we get work done
* The labor market is shrinking for various reasons
[15:36 - 31:55] What surprises came out of 2022?
* Businesses have quickly pivoted to looking at their data for business insights
* How we can leverage AI to help us detect patterns and ask simple questio…
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Mar 2, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 8 - HR Tech 2022 Series - Jason Averbook - How HR Processes Are Changing
*Summary:*
As the Co-Founder and CEO of Leapgen, Jason Averbook helps executives rethink, redesign, and better deliver employee services. He has more than 25 years of experience in the HR and technology industries, and he has guided industry-leading companies through strategic HR transformations. Jason has also authored two books: HR from Now to Next and The Ultimate Guide to a Digital Workforce Experience.
In this episode, Jason Averbook compares 2022 to 2023 and unpacks how HR process has changed.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 4:04] Introduction
* Welcome, Jason!
* Today’s Topic: How HR Processes Will Change in 2023 Compared to 2022
[4:05 - 8:32] Were there any surprises related to HR processor technology in 2022?
* The impact of the last two years have changed the course of HR process and technology
* HR can use data from checking in with employees to further support employees
[8:33 - 23:26] Have shifts in technology enabled HR to react faster to significant events?
* HR…
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Feb 23, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 7 - HR Tech 2022 Series - Chris Havrilla - HR Technology Has Evolved to Support New Workforce Needs
*Summary:*
Chris Havrilla is the global leader of Talent Product Strategy for Oracle Cloud Human Capital Management. Before joining Oracle, she led human capital technology research, strategy, and advisory as a VP and Lead Tech Industry Analyst at Deloitte. Her recent accolades include being named one of HR Executive’s Top 100 HR Tech Influencers, peopleHum’s Top 30 Women in HR Tech, 8X8’s Top 16 Hybrid Work Influencers, Onalytica's Who’s Who in Future of Work as well as their Top 25 Global Consultancies Influencer Report.
In this episode, Chris talks about how HR technology support employees through 2022 and what we can expect for 2023.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 7:35] Introduction
* Welcome, Chris!
* Today’s Topic: How HR Tech Supported Employees in 2022
[7:36 - 17:03] How did HR Tech support employees in 2022?
* Productivity skyrocketed (for a brief moment) after the peak of the pandemic
* Communication can help manage the jockeying for control that is resurfacing…
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Feb 16, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 6 - HR Tech 2022 Series - Al Adamsen - Lessons Learned From 2022 and How They Will Influence 2023
*Summary:*
Al Adamsen is all about “People Data for Good”. He’s the Founder and CEO of the People Analytics & Future of Work (PAFOW) Community and Conference Series, which is a global network committed to promoting the responsible and ethical use of people data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) for the benefit of individuals, teams, groups, organizations, and society at large. While running PAFOW, Al also co-founded Insight222, an organization committed to accelerating the positive impact People Analytics has in large enterprises.
In this episode, recorded at HR Tech 2022, Al talks about some lessons learned from 2022 and how they could be applied to 2023 and beyond.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 5:43] Introduction
* Welcome, Al!
* Today’s Topic: Lessons Learned From 2022 and How They Will Influence 2023
[5:44 - 16:05] What did you learn about people analytics in 2022?
* Organizations need to realize the value proposition of talent intelligence within people analy…
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Feb 9, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 5 - Karin Buchbinder - Death by Spreadsheet! Using Excel for Compensation
*Summary:*
Karin Buchbinder manages the team of compensation consultants at Salary.com. She is also, as it turns out, an Excel wizard. Having developed and implemented solutions globally, she’s familiar with myriad compensation management tools, including Excel. The latest version of Excel may have powerful business tools for managing compensation data, but that doesn’t mean it should be used without its own rules and procedures.
In this episode, Karin talks about the pros and cons of using Excel for compensation data management.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 4:59] Introduction
* Welcome, Karin!
* Today’s Topic: Working with Compensation Data in Excel
[5:00 - 11:45] The greatest challenges Karin has come across in the world of compensation
* Many companies still rely on Excel for compensation data
* Excel’s accessibility and ease of use can lead to compromised data integrity
[11:46 - 15:16] How to successfully use Excel for compensation management
* Avoid overly compli…
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Feb 2, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 4 - HR Tech 2022 Series - Tim Sackett - Recruitment and ATS in 2022 and Beyond
*Summary:*
Tim Sackett is an HR Technology Analyst, a Top 10 Global HR Influencer, and the President of HRU Technical Resources. Over his 20+ years as an HR and talent professional, Tim has worked both in recruitment roles and in various HR generalist roles, which have all helped him understand HR from every angle possible.
In this episode, Tim looks back at 2022 and looks forward to 2023 through the lens of recruitment and talent acquisition.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 2:37] Introduction
* Welcome, Tim!
* Today’s Topic: Looking Back at 2022 Through a Recruitment and ATS Lens
[2:38 - 19:30] What did you expect going into 2022?
* Bracing for hiring difficulties and embracing automation as a result
* Could companies leverage their recruitment database to save time and money?
* Redefining talent acquisition success in 2023
[19:31 - 28:42] What was surprising about 2022?
* Marketing still proves rather confusing for many buyers
* Why its so important to become a super use…
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Jan 26, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 3 - Joe Phoenix - Charitable Giving as an Employee Benefit
*Summary:*
Joe Phoenix is the Co-founder and CEO of Givinga, a Philantech (i.e., philanthropic technology) firm that designs customized giving solutions. Seven years ago, Joe saw that the culture around corporate giving was changing and that employees were holding their employers to a higher standard. He left his longtime employment as Head of Global Institutional Management at Putnam Investments to co-found Givinga and encourage companies to treat philanthropy as brand enhancing investment.
In this episode, Joe talks about corporate charitable giving and how it factors into employee benefits and workplace culture.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 6:03] Introduction
* Welcome, Joe!
* Today’s Topic: Charitable Giving as an Employee Benefit
[6:04 - 14:00] What is the state of corporate giving?
* Philanthropy is no longer simply the act of checking a box
* Differentiating between political giving and charitable giving
[14:01 - 22:50] How does corporate giving translate to employee gi…
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Jan 19, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 2 - HR Tech 2022 Series - Sapient Insights Group - Perspectives from the 2022 Survey
*Summary:*
Sapient Insights Group is a women-owned, research and advisory firm that is passionate about adding value to clients, partners, and the HR and Finance communities they work within. They are also the proud organizers behind a massive annual HR technology survey that seeks to shed light on HR professionals’ relationships with existing and emerging technologies. What’s more, the survey just passed it’s 25th anniversary!
Representing Sapient Insights in this episode are Susan Richards (Founder & Managing Partner), Teri Zipper (CEO & Managing Partner), and Sheryl Herle (Principal Advisor).
In this episode, Susan, Teri, and Sheryl talk about perspectives from Sapient Insights' annual survey on HR technology.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 5:05] Introduction
* Welcome, Sapient Insights Group!
* Today’s Topic: Perspectives from Sapient Insights Group’s Annual HR Technology Survey
[5:06 - 24:39] What was a surprising perspective that you gained from this year’s survey?…
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Jan 12, 2023
HR Data Labs - Season 5 - Episode 1 - Tara Furiani - Budgeting for Salaries in an Uncertain World
*Summary:*
Tara Furiani is an executive, a business team builder, an influencer, a board member, a writer, a speaker, and a people leader. What’s more, she’s also the creator, executive producer, and host of Not the HR Lady and Workcations!
She is an accomplished Chief People Officer and has worked across many industries & countries with companies of all sizes, both as the top “people” leader for the organization, reporting to the CEO, and as a consultant, reporting to the Board.
In this episode, Tara Furiani talks about budgeting for salaries in an uncertain world.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 8:06] Introduction
* Welcome, Tara!
* Today’s Topic: Budgeting for Salaries in an Uncertain World
[8:07 - 17:45] Why did 2022 introduce uncertainty around salaries?
* We’re truly facing a “new normal” that’s vastly different from 2019
* The United States (and the world) are facing yet more crises
[17:46 - 40:40] What will be different about 2023?
* Uncertainty will n…
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Dec 8, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 25 - Celebrating Our 100th Episode!
*Summary:*
As Season 4 of the HR Data Labs podcast comes to a close, David and Dwight take a look back at its episodes, its guests, and some key lessons. They revisit their predictions from last seasons and bring some new predictions for the future of HR to the table.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 5:55] Introduction
* Welcome… David and Dwight!
* Today’s Topic: Season 4 Recap
[5:56 - 17:42] Looking back at Season 4
* Revisiting episodes, topics, and common themes
* Key lessons from Seasons 4
[17:43 - 22:06] Looking forward to Season 5
* Discussion topics to expect and look forward to
* A wealth of content from HR Tech 2022!
[22:07 - 38:16] David and Dwight make predictions for the future of HR
* Quiet quitting (and quiet firing) will generate more conversations
* Pay transparency will (have to) become more prevalent
[38:17 - 40:00] Final Thoughts & Closing
* Thank you for 100 episodes!
* Talk to you next season!
*Quotes:*
“Something that’s been on my min…
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Dec 1, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 24 - Amy Mosher - Why 2023 Will Be the Year HR Gets People Analytics Right
*Summary:*
Amy Mosher is the Chief People Officer at isolved where she’s responsible for the overall people strategy. She has over 20 years of global human resources experience, and she has contributed to the success of several progressive multi-national companies in various industries including biotechnology, hardware, and software. She is a subject matter expert in organizational development, compensation, talent acquisition, operations, and compliance.
In this episode, Amy talks about why 2023 might be the year that HR finally gets people analytics right.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 4:07] Introduction
* Welcome, Amy!
* Today’s Topic: Why 2023 Will Be the Year HR Gets People Analytics Right
[4:08 - 8:21] Why 2023, and what is wrong with people analytics now?
* We’re finally seeing organizational readiness
* HR is now a core function of organizations
[8:22 - 23:36] How to find the right vendor when investing in people analytics
* The benefits of a platform that provid…
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Nov 17, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 23 - Gerry McDonough - The Value of Successful Succession Management
*Summary:*
Gerry McDonough leads the Advanced Human Capital practice within Ankura, where he also developed the firm’s proprietary Human Equity Value methodology and Culture Key culture measurement system. Prior to joining Ankura, Gerry ran his own human capital consulting firm for 23 years, where he worked on everything from organizational design to executive development and succession.
In this episode, Gerry shares his thoughts on succession management and the value it can bring to an organization when done well.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 3:26] Introduction
* Welcome, Gerry!
* Today’s Topic: The Value of Successful Succession Management
[3:27 - 9:05] What are the issues with conventional succession management
* Most companies are unprepared for an executive succession
* Succession management happens too slowly
[9:06 - 20:54] Pragmatic improvements to make succession planning more effective
* Building a succession management plan
* Looking at succession deeper in th…
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Nov 10, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 22 - Dr. Adam McKinnon and Martha Curioni - Automated Assessment of Employee Data Quality
*Summary:*
Dr. Adam McKinnon is the People Data and Analytics Lead at Reece Group in Australia. Over the course of his career, he’s focused on driving individual, team, and organizational performance through the development and implementation of tailored analytics frameworks and methodologies.
Martha Curioni is the Associate Director of HR at IQVIA in Italy. She leverages her technical skills and expertise to help businesses solve their problems using data analysis.
In this episode, Adam and Martha talk about the data analysis model presented in the article they co-wrote entitled Automated Assessment of Employee Data Quality using Machine Learning.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 6:07] Introduction
* Welcome, Adam and Martha!
* Today’s Topic: Automated Assessment of Employe Data Quality using Machine Learning
[6:08 - 15:04] What motivated you to start your project?
* “Necessity and curiosity”
* Driving the conversation about data quality
[15:05 - 27:42] What did you learn…
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Nov 3, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 21 - Dermot O'Brien - Building DEI Into a Company Framework
*Summary:*
After a successful career that saw him in multiple CHRO roles for a variety of major companies, Dermot O’Brien now serves as a board member of multiple advisory boards. He’s passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI) and has extensive experience with using data analytics to help organizations successfully implement DEI plans and, in turn, improve overall performance. In this episode, Dermot talks about why and how to build DEI into a company framework.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -7:01] Introduction
•Welcome, Dermot!
•Today’s Topic: Building DEI Into a Company Framework
[7:02 -12:35] Why is having a diverse team and talent pool so important?
•Better performance and better results
•Avoiding a company culture that singles out
[12:36 -28:08] What strategies can be employed to meaningfully move the needle?
•Analyzing the diversity of leadership roles
•Improving the sourcing of quality, diverse talent
[28:09 -38:06] How can organization…
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Oct 27, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 20 - Amy Leschke-Kahle - The Myth of Measurement
*Summary:*
Amy Leschke-Kahle is the Vice President of Performance Acceleration with the Marcus Buckingham Company, an ADP company. Initially a chemical engineer, she’s worked as a talent practitioner, a product builder, and most recently a world of work mythbuster who is passionate about helping organizations rethink and reinvent how to make work not suck. In this episode, Amy talks about the myth of measurement.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -3:55] Introduction
•Welcome, Amy!
•Today’s Topic: The Myth of Measurement
[3:56-14:01] How can measurement be a myth?
•Context is king; trends are critical
•Finding the right amount of measurement
[14:02 -24:17] Don’t we need data to make decisions?
•Identifying the critical points of employee performance
•Using objective measures when possible
[24:18 -36:38] How do we get more employee contribution?
•Creating a culture of frequent attention
•Translating the methodology to employees who work from home
[36:39 -38:47] Final…
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Oct 20, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 19 - Cindy Foxworth - How Executives Use HR Analytics to Make Business Decisions
*Summary:*
Cindy Foxworth is the CHRO at ADT Solar. She has built her career by working in many HR departments across multiple markets and industries, and she is passionate about using HR analytics to help employees improve their skills and build the careers they want. In this episode, Cindy talks about how executives use HR analytics to make business decisions.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -4:26] Introduction
•Welcome, Cindy!
•Today’s Topic: How Executives Use HR Analytics to Make Business Decisions
[4:27 -10:10] Have HR analytics always been part of executive decision making?
•HR and people analytics have only started influencing business decisions this past decade
•Analytics need to tell a story that can make a positive impact
[10:11 -16:57] How have HR analytics affected strategic and functional decisions?
•Establishing an understanding of the insights HR can provide business leaders
•How HR analytics can be used to help employees grow
[16:58 -26:04] Which analytics…
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Oct 13, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 18 - Ben Waber - What People Analytics Can Tell Us About Your Business
*Summary:*
Ben Weber is the President and Co-founder of Humanyze. Ben is particularly passionate about the power of behavioral data and analytics and its ability to improve organizations and how people work in general. He has been featured in Wired, CNN, and The New York Times, among other outlets, and his work was selected for Harvard Business Review's List of Breakthrough Ideas and Technology Review's Top 10 Emerging Technologies. In this episode, Ben talks about collaboration data, AI, and expertise.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -5:32] Introduction
•Welcome, Ben!
•Today’s Topic: Collaboration Data, AI, and Expertise
[5:33 -15:37] What is collaboration data and why does it matter?
•Understanding how people communication and work together
•Striving for complete data sets vs “good enough” data sets
[15:38 -29:38] Adaptive statistics (i.e., AI) and its role in data analysis
•How developments in technology have allowed us too find correlations within massive data sets
•…
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Oct 6, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 17 - Brittany Leonard - A General Counsel's View on HR Data and Processes
*Summary:*
Brittany Leonard is the Chief Corporate Counsel at Civix, a public sector technology company that provides services and software for government, transportation, and grants. Her experience, which includes advising and collaborating with Fortune 500 companies as an attorney, has given her a unique insight into HR’s interactions with an organization’s employees. In this episode, Brittany talks about a general counsels’ view on HR data and processes.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -5:02] Introduction
•Welcome, Brittany!
•Today’s Topic: A General Counsel’s view on HR data and processes
[5:03 -10:04] A General Counsel’s relationship with HR and how it supports the business
•Different employees might have different issues with HR
•Why HR might find itself fielding initial questions meant for other departments
[10:05 - 15:20] What struggles do General Counsels typically have with HR?
•Lack of communication or response
•Acquiring accurate and timely data from HR…
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Sep 29, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 16 - Louie Lugo - Driving Business Success Through an Inclusive Workplace
*Summary:*
As Chief People Officer at Gallus Detox Centers, Louie Lugo loves helping people improve their lives by improving their workplace. Louie has 20 years of experience in the field, and he is driven by personal and professional growth. In this episode, Louie talks about driving business success through an inclusive workplace.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -3:03] Introduction
•Welcome, Louie!
•Today’s Topic: Driving Business Success Though an Inclusive Workplace
[3:04 -14:14] The Role of the Chief People Officer
•Fostering workplace culture
•Understanding expectations among various generations in the workplace
•How to create a sense of belonging among employees
[14:15 -36:09] Accountability And Empathy In the Workplace
•A paradigm shift in the role of HR professionals
•Fostering success for everyone across all generations in an organization
•How businesses benefit from inclusivity
[36:07 -37:44] Closing
•Thanks for listening!
*Quotes:*
“I think a number…
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Sep 22, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 15 - Shubh Sidhu - How Earned Wage Access Affects Employees
*Summary:*
Shubh Sidhu is the VP of Growth at ZayZoon, an employee financial wellness company whose core service offering is “wages on-demand” (i.e., what the industry now calls early wage access). ZayZoon was an opportunity that Shubh was passionate about both because it had a potential for significant growth and (more importantly) because it was an opportunity to give people a solution to some of their biggest challenges. Shubh’s focuses on building scalable, optimized growth engines and develop the careers of people he gets to work with. In this episode, Shubh talks about how earned wage access affects employees.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -5:06] Introduction
•Welcome, Shubh!
•Today’s Topic: How Earned Wage Access Affects Employees
[5:07 -14:29] What is Earned Wage Access (EWA)?
•Giving more financial control to people who live paycheck-to-paycheck
•Rules and regulations around access to pay
[14:30 -21:28] What are companies’ expectations when implementing EWA?…
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Sep 15, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 14 - Neena Kovuru - The Role of Data in the Recruiting World
*Summary:*
As a strategic HR and technologies consultant, Neena Kovuru helps organizations gather insights from their data and design solutions that harness the power of technological innovations. Neena is passionate about analytics, data visualization, and emerging technology. In this episode, Neena talks about the role of data in the recruiting world.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -3:18] Introduction
•Welcome, Neena!
•Today’s Topic: The Role of Data in the Recruiting World
[3:19 -10:37] How recruiters can use data to drive their decisions
•Should reciters be trained to have a more data-driven mindset?
•Using data from past successes to inform future recruiting plans
[10:38 -20:24] Where technology has both failed and helped recruiters
•The importance of properly configuring recruiting software
•Using data visualization to empower leadership
[20:25 -29:06] The future of technology for recruiting
•How AI can enhance the quality of hires
•Thinking about the candidate…
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Sep 8, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 13 - Jessica Miller-Merrell - SHRM 2022 Series: What CHROs Are Dealing With Today
*Summary*:
Jessica Miller-Merrell is an HR practitioner turned entrepreneur and the founder of Workology, a two-time Forbes recognized human resources, workplace, and recruiting resource established in 2005. Workology reaches 800,000 HR practitioners every single month and strives to help them elevate their businesses. Jessica is also the host of the Workology Podcast, which recently published its CHRO series.
In this episode, Jessica talks about her new HR Benchmark Survey and how it’s going to help shed some light on what CHROs are dealing with today.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -3:31] Introduction
•Welcome, Jessica!
•Today’s Topic: What are CHROs Dealing with Today?
[3:32 -8:56] Why build a CHRO survey and where would people get this data previously?
•How Jessica’s interviews with CHROs highlighted a need for more data
•How do small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) differ from others?
[8:57 -15:09] What is the goal of the CHRO survey?
•Quarterly updates and inform…
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Sep 1, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 12 - Lenna Turner & David Turetsky - SHRM 2022 Series: The Plunkett Pay Equity Framework
*Summary:*
This past June, at SHRM22, our very own Lenna Turner, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Salary.com, and David Turetsky had the opportunity to host a session on pay equity while presenting an overview of the Plunkett Pay Equity Framework. Lenna and David begin by addressing the importance of pay equity today and then lay out the six steps to achieving pay equity in your organization. In this episode, Lenna and David talk about pay equity and how to achieve it.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -4:30] Introduction
•This episode was recorded live at SHRM22!
•A New Perspective: Pay Equity and How to Achieve It
[4:31 -15:56] Why is pay equity important today?
•It’s the right thing to do!
•Pay equity legislation
[15:57 -42:33] What is pay equity and the 6 steps to achieving it
•Mandate pay equity
•Group comparable jobs
•Model internal equity
•Benchmark external competitiveness
•Communicate transparently
•Update continuously
[42:34 -58:33] Final…
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Aug 25, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 11 - Carlee Wolfe - Change Management: Starting Simply
*Summary:*
Carlee Wolfe is an insightful people and culture business partner with deep, rich experience accelerating change, transforming cultures, and elevating performance to achieve business objectives in multiple industries. She has spent her career exploring her passion for inclusion, organizational development, leadership, change, and capability development. Most recently, Carlee served in transformative leadership roles at major brands such as Under Armor and Hyatt Hotels.
In this episode, Carlee talks about ways that we can simplify change management and how we measure it.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -5:51] Introduction
•Welcome, Carlee!
•Today’s Topic: Simplifying Change Management
[5:52 -12:33] The importance of change management
•Measuring the success of change in simple ways
•Maintaining a focus on the “why” and the “how”
[12:34 -24:55] How has Carlee evolved her changes measures over the years?
•It all comes down to information, support, and encouragem…
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Aug 18, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 10 - Nadia Clifford - Issues and Pitfalls with Managing Complex Technology Initiatives
*Summary:*
Nadia Clifford is passionate about transforming and reinventing complex technology organizations through efficient processes and collaboration. Her entire career she’s been at the forefront of digital transformations, even before this term existed. Her penchant for taking on new challenges has propelled her into different industries throughout the years (e.g., biotech, HR & payroll, retail, media, financial services, crypto, and banking). She has also worked in a range of roles, like Java software engineer, analyst, Scrum Master, and Product Owner to name a few. It’s that range of experience that makes her an effective technology leader and coach. In this episode, Nadia talks about the biggest pitfalls that people run into when managing complex technology initiatives, including product management in HR technology.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -6:10] Introduction
•Welcome, Nadia!
•Today’s Topic: Issues and pitfalls with managing complex technology initiatives
[6:11 -11:0…
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Aug 11, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 9 - David Turetsky and Dwight Brown - ADP Pro Series 2022: Lessons for HR from Medical Quality Analytics
*Summary:*
While on the road at the ADP Pro Summit in Dallas, Dwight and David talked about Dwight’s past experience at Mayo Clinic working with quality analytics. This episode is a bit of a case study in process automation and how it can, in some cases, save lives.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -2:23] Introduction
•Today’s Topic: Process Automation
[2:24 -11:31] Examining processes and recognizing what can be automated
•Manual processes can be time consuming and can use up valuable resources
•The importance of investing in change management
[11:32 -18:29] Examples of business processes that could benefit from automation
•How we can improve personnel action forms
•Small changes and incremental improvement
[18:30 -24:45] Tackling small process changes in HR
•Job tables
•Performance management
[24:46 -25:56] Final Thoughts & Closing
•Thanks for listening!
*Quotes:*
“One of the big barriers that we had to get past was people letting go of their processes.”…
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Aug 4, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 8 - Kevin Campbell - Program Measurement and Evaluation: Lean Times Ahead for HR
*Summary:*
Kevin Campbell, employee experience scientist with Qualtrics, is back again for another fascinating discussion with David and Dwight! Kevin creates and implements plans for strategic positioning with company executives and high-level leaders with the goal of improving the employee experience. Prior to his current role at Qualtrics, Kevin served as a Lead People Scientist for Culture Amp where he helped organizations like Airbnb, Palo Alto Networks, and ServiceNow reinvent and optimize their performance management and employee engagement initiatives. In this episode, Kevin talks about program evaluation and program effectiveness.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -4:31] Introduction
•Welcome, Kevin!
•Today’s Topic: Program Evaluation and Program Effectiveness
[4:32 -12:58] How current HR program spending trends came to be
•The importance of measure outcomes and not only completion
•Recognizing what needs to be accomplished with a program
[12:59 -25:31] How can we improve s…
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Jul 28, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 7 - David Turetsky and Dwight Brown - ADP Pro Series 2022: Compensation Benchmarking
*Summary:*
While on the road at the ADP Pro Summit in Dallas, Dwight and David talked about compensation benchmarking in hopes of demystifying it and breaking down how it works. They list some of the beneficial aspects of benchmarking and other areas that present opportunities for improvement.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -3:20] Introduction
•Today’s Topic: Compensation benchmarking
[3:21 -8:48] How companies can use compensation benchmarking to learn more about their workforce
•Large data sets are readily available
•How technology has enabled us to have more confidence in the data we use
[8:49 -17:31] Where are the opportunities to improve compensation benchmarking?
•Training HR employees on the ins and outs of the compensation process
•The importance of understating the surveys that you’re using
•How job descriptions (or the lack thereof) can impact the results of a benchmarking project
[17:32 -19:29] Summary & Closing
•Seek out help from experts for benchmarking…
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Jul 21, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 6 - Jeremy Feinstein and Kevin Plunkett - WorldatWork 2022 Series: The Past, Present, and Future of Compensation Surveys
*Summary:*
Jeremy Feinstein is the managing director at Empsight International, LLC, a Human Resource consulting firm that specializes in compensation consulting and helps companies make strategic decisions involving their employees. Jeremy primarily focuses on conducting compensation surveys in niche markets, both domestically and internationally. Kevin Plunkett is the VP of Partnership at Salary.com. He has 15+ years of human capital experience in high-growth technical organizations and he specializes in staffing consulting and business development.
In this episode, David and Kevin talk with Jeremy about the future of surveys.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -2:36] Introduction
•Welcome, Jeremy and Kevin!
•Today’s Topic: What is the future of surveys?
[2:37 -9:27] Jeremy’s perspective on surveys of the past
•The challenges of surveying companies
•How new job roles and titles have changed the makeup of compensation
[9:28 -13:14] How today’s surveys are created and used
•U…
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Jul 14, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 5 - Marc McBrearty and Kevin Plunkett - WorldatWork 2022 Series: Compensation Surveys: Past, Present and Future
*Summary:*
Marc McBrearty is the North American Practice Leader, Rewards Data & Software at Willis Towers Watson. His years working in the financial services industry helped him hone his skills in HR consulting, executive pay, broad-based employee compensation, and compensation software. Kevin Plunkett is the VP of Partnership at Salary.com. He has 15+ years of human capital experience in high-growth technical organizations and he specializes in staffing consulting and business development. In this episode, David and Kevin talk with Marc about the past, present, and future of surveys.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 -2:56] Introduction
•Welcome, Marc and Kevin!
•Today’s Topic: The Past, Present, and Future of Surveys
[2:57 -9:03] Looking back at surveying of the past
•Why surveys now last only weeks when they used to last months
•HR needs more, good data to be part of the conversations that drive business
[9:04 -30:19] Good data: why it’s needed and how to validate it
•What de…
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Jun 30, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 4 - Belinda Roberts - WorldatWork 2022 Series - The Future of Compensation Data
Belinda Roberts is the North America Survey Products Leader at Mercer. She’s passionate about HR and has some experience-backed insights into compensation data, it’s current state, and where it’s heading. Kevin Plunkett is the VP of Partnership at Salary.com. He has 15+ years of human capital experience in high-growth technical organizations and he specializes in staffing consulting and business development. In this episode, David and Kevin talk with Belinda about the future of compensation data.
Chapters: [0:00 - 2:16] Introduction
• Welcome, Belinda and Kevin!
• Today’s Topic: The Future of Compensation Data
[2:17 - 9:02] Survey data: its history and where is stands currently
• Acquisition of survey data is still a very high friction process
• Why realtime feedback was a significant innovation
[9:03 - 21:05] How should we be blending traditional data sources and new data sources?
• When certain data sources/sets benefit specific types of companies and employ…
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Jun 23, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 3 - David Turetsky - WorldatWork 2022 Series - Talent Intelligence: The Evolution of People Analytics
*Summary:*
David Turetsky is a passionate speaker and at this year’s WorldatWork ’22 conference, he gave a presentation titled, Talent Intelligence: The Evolution of People Analytics. For the first time in HR Data Labs history, we’re showcasing a presentation that was given at a major conference! As you’ll hear, the audience thoroughly enjoyed it, and we want to know your thoughts too. Consider giving us some feedback on our website because we would love to hear from you.
In this episode, David talks about the evolution of people analytics.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 1:41] Introduction
* This episode was recorded live at WorldatWork ’22!
* Talent Intelligence: The Evolution of People Analytics
[1:42 - 15:54] How do we make decisions?
* Audience poll: “Describe how you make decisions in one word”
* Showing your work before making decisions
[15:55 - 39:54] What is People Analytics?
* People analytics are insights
* Helping managers understand the data
* The…
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Jun 16, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 2 - Garry Straker - WorldatWork 2022 Series: Pay Equity Strategies
Garry Straker has more than 20 years of experience providing total rewards consulting services to a diverse list of clients from a variety of industries including technology, logistics, higher education, non-profit, healthcare, public sector, and more. Garry’s focuses on helping organizations achieve strategic goals by leveraging technology, data, and labor market insights to design sustainable, market-aligned total compensation plans. His expertise includes developing rewards programs that are appropriately aligned with workplace culture, and business priorities. Garry is an active member of WorldatWork and a board member of the Colonial Total Rewards Association. He is also a certified employee benefits specialist with fellowship status. He has been a presenter on human resources, compensation and benefits topics at national and regional conferences, including the WorldatWork Pay Equity Symposium, SHRM, CBIA, CUPA and SACUBO. In this episode, Garry Straker talks about sourcing and…
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Jun 9, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 4 - Episode 1 - Dino Zincarini - ADP Pro Series 2022: Compensation Strategies in a Turbulent World
While on the road at the ADP Pro Summit, David sits down with colleague Dino Zincarini to talk about compensation strategies, how they’re being challenged, and how some companies are navigating the necessary change.
In this episode, Dino talks about compensation trends and insights from his latest projects.
Chapters: [0:00 -1:41] Introduction
•Welcome, Dino!
•Today’s Topic: Compensation strategy and trends
[1:50 -12:06] Are current compensation strategies working?
•How working from home affects compensation strategies
•Will pay transparency be affected by compensation policy changes?
[12:18 -16:19] Practical first steps for revamping compensation strategies
•Begin by understanding your compensation strategy
•Review your people data
[16:28 -17:53] Final Thoughts & Closing
•Embrace challenges and opportunities
•Thanks for listening!
Quotes:
“In particular, what's been interesting to me, looking for bigger trends, has been that the entire comp strategy…
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Jun 2, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 25 - David Turetsky & Dwight Brown - Season 3 Recap
*Summary:*
As Season 3 of the HR Data Labs Podcast comes to a close, David and Dwight take a look back at its episodes, its guests, and some key lessons. They also throw out some predictions for the future of HR.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 5:05] Introduction
* Welcome… David and Dwight!
* Today’s Topic: Season 3 Recap
[5:06 - 17:09] Looking back at Season 3
* Revisiting episodes, topics, and common themes
* Key lessons from Seasons 3
[17:10 - 21:31] Looking forward to Season 4
* What themes can you expect?
* Will we be seeing you at HR Tech?
[21:32 - 27:49] Carnac David and Carnac Dwight make predictions for the world of HR data analytics and technology
* Will we see a lasting focus on integrating and utilizing HR technology?
* How are inflationary pressures on the government going to affect HR?
[27:50 - 31:11] Final Thoughts & Closing
* Want to be a guest on the show? Reach out to us!
* See you next season!
*Quotes:*
“What is amazing to me is the fact…
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May 26, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 24 - Tim Freestone - Finding Data Analytics Talent
*Summary:*
Tim Freestone starting out initially as a financial analyst in a large smash repairs, believe it or not, but has since spent his career in analytics. He left the world of forecasting balance sheets & income statements to progress into commercial analytics and then eventually into data analytics, where he lead an analytics team in a travel tech company. Through his career Tim has gotten great firsthand experience in being both a candidate and a hiring manager in analytics. It’s this direct exposure to the myriad of issues in analytics hiring that led Tim to found Alooba, a skills assessment platform for data literacy, analytics, and data science.
Alooba’s vision is to create a world where everyone can get the job they deserve. This is a world (we can all agree) far from the one we live in right now.
Today we discuss finding skilled and qualified data analytics resources. Just posting a job, reviewing resumes and interviewing is not enough. How can we ensure the data an…
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May 19, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 23 - Adriana DiNenno - Collaboration in HR Technology for You and Your Network’s Advantage
*Summary:*
Adriana DiNenno is a product manager for Infor People Solutions and has been with the company for 13 years. Day-to-day, she is a jack of all trades, working on a variety of applications within the HR Talent suite from Core HR to Health & Safety to Employee Relations.
About a year ago, Adriana founded a group at Infor called the “Infor People Wellbeing”. It’s an employee resource group that focuses on all dimensions of an employee’s wellbeing, from the mental to physical to emotional, etc. The group strives to create a safe environment at work. Adriana is also the co-chair of “Infor People Wellbeing”.
In this episode, Adriana talks about how collaboration in HR technology can be an advantage for you and your network.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 4:51] Introduction
* Welcome, Adriana!
* Today’s Topic: Advantages of collaboration in HR technology
[4:52 - 18:10] Helping others in the workforce
* Understanding what’s going on behind the scenes of a recruiting…
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May 12, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 22 - Greg Miller -Socially Responsible Automation: Implementing a People First Strategy for Social Equity
*Summary:*
Greg Miller’s career has been focused on one of his greatest passions—tackling significant socioeconomic challenges like the digital skills gap. After starting his career at Oracle, Greg worked in senior leadership roles at leading tech companies such as PeopleSoft and, most recently, SAP where he was Chief Operating Officer. After his tenure at SAP, he raised social venture capital to enable youth STEM innovation and grow the next generation of digital skills in Australia.
In 2017, Greg co-founded Faethm—an AI-powered SaaS platform that provides organizations with information on how automation will impact every job. In September 2021, Faethm was acquired by British workforce education giant, Pearson, and Greg became the SVP Customer, Workforce Skills at Pearson.
In this episode, Greg talks about socially responsible automation and how implementing a people-first strategy can protect social equity in the age of AI.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 5:32] Introduction
* Welco…
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May 5, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 21 - Garry Straker - The Pay Equity Landscape
*Summary:*
Garry Straker has more than 20 years of experience providing total rewards consulting services to a diverse list of clients from a variety of industries including technology, logistics, higher education, non-profit, healthcare, public sector, and more. Garry focuses on helping organizations achieve strategic goals by leveraging technology, data, and labor market insights to design sustainable, market-aligned total compensation plans. His expertise includes developing rewards programs that are appropriately aligned with workplace culture, and business priorities.
Garry is an active member of World at Work and a board member of the Colonial Total Rewards Association. He is also a certified employee benefits specialist with fellowship status. He has been a presenter on human resources, compensation and benefits topics at national and regional conferences, including the World at Work Pay Equity Symposium, SHRM, CBIA, CUPA and SACUBO.
In this episode, Garry talks about pay equ…
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Apr 28, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 20 - Kevin Campbell - How We Measure Employee Experience to Drive Customer Outcomes
*Summary:*
Kevin helps organizations acquire, develop, and retain their most valuable asset: their people. He also helps people manage an aspect of their lives that plays a key role in their happiness: their work. He’s spent the last decade of his career building leaders at every level and creating scores of engaged, high-performing, strengths-based teams. Prior to founding Lifted Leadership, Kevin served as a Lead People Scientist for Culture Amp where he helped organizations like Airbnb, Palo Alto Networks, and ServiceNow reinvent and optimize their performance management and employee engagement initiatives.
In this episode, Kevin talks about how we measure employee experience to drive customer outcomes.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 6:43] Introduction
* Welcome, Kevin!
* Today’s Topic: How measuring employee experience drives customer outcomes.
[6:44 - 13:23] What is an Employee Experience Scientist?
* How early interactions with management affect employee feelings of belongi…
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Apr 21, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 19 - Susan Hunt Stevens - Environmental, Social & Governance in Today's Organizations
*Summary:*
Susan Hunt Stevens is the Founder & CEO of WeSpire, an award-winning, employee experience technology that drives environmental, social, and governance (ESG) outcomes by engaging people in activities that align with their passion and purpose. She founded WeSpire, after her son was diagnosed with serious food allergies, to leverage her digital behavior change expertise to help people embrace healthier and more sustainable lifestyles and create a more equitable and inclusive work culture. Susan was named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year for New England and a Woman of Influence by the Boston Business Journal. She’s also been included in the Environmental Leader 100 list.
In this episode, Susan talks about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) in today’s organizations.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 5:34] Introduction
* Welcome, Susan!
* Today’s Topic: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
[5:35 - 11:32] What are ESGs and what are companies doing to build ESG into…
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Apr 14, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 18 - Kathi Enderes - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Analytics
*Summary:*
As the Senior Vice President of Research at The Josh Bersin Company, Kathi leads and develops research-based insights for all areas of HR, Learning, Talent, and HR Technology. She has 20+ years of experience in management consulting (with IBM, PwC, and EY) and as a talent leader (with McKesson and Kaiser Permanente). Most recently, Kathi led talent and workforce research at Deloitte. She is a frequent keynote speaker, author, and thought leader. Originally from Austria, Kathi has worked in Vienna, London, and Spain, and now lives in San Francisco. Her passion is to make work better and more meaningful.
In this episode, Kathi talks about why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) analytics are important and how companies are working with them today.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 8:09] Introduction
* Welcome, Kathi!
* Today’s Topic: DEI Analytics
[8:10 - 23:22] What are DEI analytics and why are they important?
* First, let’s define diversity, equity, and inclusion
*…
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Apr 7, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 17 - Steve Brink - Custom Compensation Packages: How Employees Want to be Paid
*Summary:*
Steve Brink has always had a passion for HR technology and data analytics. Early in his career, he was involved in creating a job evaluation software tool and the first PC-based compensation planning tool, called Compensation Workbench, released in 1987. He then went on to work at Towers Perrin and Mercer where he continue to develop and improve software tools. Most recently, he’s left his role as CEO of AIRINC to become President of uFlexReward.
In this episode, Steve talks about why people want more choice on how they are rewarded and paid.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 7:05] Introduction
* Welcome, Steve!
* Today’s Topic: Personalization of Rewards
[7:06 - 15:12] Why is personalization of reward important?
* People perceive value in having different ways of receiving reward
* Understanding the difference between guaranteed comp and variable comp
[15:13 - 21:46] How can you personalize rewards?
* Could benefits enrollment shift toward total reward enrollment?…
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Mar 31, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 16 - Tarush Aggarwal - Using Infrastructure to Drive Value
*Summary:*
Tarush Aggarwal has been at the forefront of HR data analytics since it gained recognition in 2011. He was Salesforce Analytics Team’s first data engineer and, later, got the opportunity to build up an international data team at WeWork that scaled up to over 100 people from its initial 5. He then moved to Shanghai and did it all again for our rapidly growing business in China. Along the way, he’s learned important lessons from personal experience on the best ways to grow a data team.
In this episode, Tarush talks about how HR teams can get more out of their data by leveraging infrastructure.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 5:29] Introduction
* Welcome, Tarush!
* Today’s Topic: Using HR Infrastructure to Drive Value
[5:30 - 10:20] What Prevents Companies From Developing In-house HR Capabilities?
* Smaller HR data teams have a harder time leveraging the mature technology use by larger teams
* When HR data needs to become business data
[10:21 - 19:54] Why Doesn’t a…
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Mar 24, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 15 - Holger Mueller - Why Has AI Not Arrived in HR?
*Summary:*
While traveling the world (and the online world) as VP and Principal Analyst at Constellation Research, Holger Mueller researches enterprise software trends and focuses on the next generation of applications and the future of work. He’s built his 25 year career in the industry by building, selling, and implementing enterprise software. Outside of his work at Constellation Research, Holger is a cycling, soccer, and volleyball enthusiast.
In this episode, Holger talks about why we haven’t seen a mass adoption of AI in HR and when that might happen.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 4:17] Introduction
* Welcome, Holger Mueller!
* Today’s Topic: Why has AI not arrived in HR?
[4:18 - 15:45] Where Holger has seen successful uses for AI
* How AI has been used in recruiting?
* Using AI to find and train critical skills in a team
[15:46 - 28:33] What HR can learn from business when it comes to integrating AI?
* How Finance and HR tackle the same problems differently
* Le…
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Mar 17, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 14 - Larry Dunivan - Solving HR Technology for the Mid-Market
*Summary:*
Larry Dunivan is a seasoned software industry executive with a 30+ year career. His experience spans a variety of projects and responsibilities with the greatest emphasis being on executive leadership, sales management, and product management and development. His unique insight into the software industry and its leadership, along with attention to talent development and interpersonal interactions, set him apart from his peers.
In this episode, Larry talks about HR Technology as it relates to mid-size businesses and how it can help them overcome their unique challenges.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 3:50] Introduction
* Welcome, Larry Dunivan!
* Today’s Topic: Solving HR Technology For the Mid-market
[3:51 - 12:35] How Mid-sized Companies’ Issues Differ From Enterprise And Small Business Issues
* Facing pressures from enterprises as well as small businesses
* Growing pains of mid-sized businesses
[12:36 - 17:50] The Challenges HR Technology Faces In Mid-sized Compan…
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Mar 10, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 13 - Jan Johnson - Moving HR Tech from the Personnel Action Form to Employee Engagement
*Summary:*
Jan Johnson loves all things HR Technology. Always immersed in technology, she’s taken her career from setting up learning systems as a program manager to now leading product management for Talent Acquisition and HR at UKG. Jan doesn’t focus on the features, but on the business problems her customers need to solve—or better yet, don't yet know they are going to have!
In this episode, Jan talks about people, their work, and their data.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 4:37] Introduction
* Welcome, Jan!
* Today’s Topic: People, Their Work, and Their Data
[4:38 - 9:21] How has HR technology changed over the years?
* Newer generations are growing up around technology
* How evolution in communication technology has affected recruiting
[9:22 - 15:32] How does HR technology change to meet new recruiting needs?
* How does HR technology get out of its rut and into the 2020’s?
* Job roles and promotional tracks are more fluid than they once were
[15:33 - 26:27] How…
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Mar 3, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 12 - Jordan Morrow - Foundationalizing Data Literacy
*Summary:*
Known as the "Godfather of Data Literacy", Jordan Morrow has helped pioneer the field of data literacy by building one of the world's first data literacy programs. He is Head of Data, Design, and Management Skills at Pluralsight, and he served as the Chair of the Advisory Board for The Data Literacy Project. Jordan has spoken at numerous national and international conferences and is an active voice in the data and analytics community. He has also helped companies and organizations around the world, including the United Nations, build and understand data literacy.
In this episode, Jordan talks about data literacy and the human element of data and analytics.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 4:58] Introduction
* Welcome, Jordan Morrow!
* Today’s Topic: Data Literacy and the Human Side of Data and Analytics
[4:59 - 13:42] What Are the Biggest Roadblocks to Successful Data and Analytics?
* Why a company’s culture needs to be ready absorb, use, and effectively consume data?…
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Feb 24, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 11 - Adriana DiNenno - It's OK Not to Be OK: Employee Wellbeing & Mental Health
*Summary:*
Adriana DiNenno is product manager for Infor People Solutions and has been with the company for 12.5 years. She loves working on a variety of applications like Talent Acquisition systems, Core HR, and Occupational Health to name a few. Her “side job” at Infor is co-chair of the Infor People Wellbeing employee resource group, whose goal is to create a safe work environment by focusing on all dimensions of employee wellbeing. She says, “With a brother who suffered from mental health issues, it meant a lot to me to be one of the co-founders of this group at Infor, so that I can help others in need.”
In this episode, Adriana talks about employee wellbeing, why it’s OK to not be OK, and what you can do to enhance your employee experience.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 4:01] Introduction
* Welcome, Adriana DiNenno!
* Today’s Topic: It's OK Not to Be OK: Employee Wellbeing and Mental Health
[4:02 - 10:06] Why There Has Been an Increased Demand for Employee Wellbeing…
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Feb 17, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 10 - Fred Wills - Lead Inclusively to Maximize Innovation and Equity
*Summary:*
Fred Wills is a thought leader on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), organizational development, culture and climate, and its impact on organizational performance, transformation, and change. He’s built a successful career which includes working for Mayo Clinic and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and he’s since channeled this experience into the foundation of Inclusiastic Consulting. He also brings international experience in organizational performance, community development, and capacity-building through his international development and aid efforts in Malawi, Africa. His current client base includes healthcare, tech, financial services, education, and government and non-profit sectors.
In this episode, Fred talks about leadership and its relationship with DEI.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 5:56] Introduction
* Welcome, Fred!
* Today’s Topic: Leadership through a DEI lens
[5:57 - 22:10] Why Do So Many Organizations Struggle With DEI and What Characteristics Can…
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Feb 10, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 9 - Lenna Turner - DEI: A Personal Perspective Through a Retrospective Lens
*Summary:*
Lenna Turner is the Director of DEI and a consultant at Salary.com’s CompData Consulting Practice. Lenna’s current role focuses on client engagements involving compensation studies for base and total compensation, pay equity, and building DEI thought leadership and knowledge offerings for clients via white papers, surveys, roundtables, and panel discussions. She has been with Salary.com since 2019 and has 20 years of compensation management, consulting, and HR experience across various industries and companies.
In this episode, Lenna shares a personal perspective on her personal journey with DEI in the workplace.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 6:13] Introduction
* Welcome, Lenna!
* Today’s Topic: Lenna’s personal perspective on how DEI can impact employee success
[6:14 - 15:25] When did you becoming interested in DEI, and what led you to your current role?
* How Lenna’s early career didn’t match her expectations
* Why celebrating the differences is more impor…
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Feb 3, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 8 - Joseph Ifiegbu - Employee Life Cycle Through the Lens of DEI
*Summary:*
Joseph Ifiegbu is the co-founder and CEO of eqtble. He has an impressive history of leading HR technology and people analytics teams at Snap, WeWork, Toys “R” Us, and Arsenal FC. These days, his passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion drives him to help companies answer questions like “why are top performers leaving” and “why are qualified candidates declining offers”.
In this episode, Joseph talks about how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) affects the employee experience.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 7:04] Introduction
* Welcome, Joseph!
* Today’s Topic: The employee lifecycle through the lens of DEI
[7:05 - 14:31] How to Define (DEI)
* It all comes down to access
* How Joseph’s college soccer team won nationals (and how it relates better recruiting)
[14:32 - 22:03] Who Responsibility is it to Champion DEI Changes
* Why company leadership must drive the changes
* Letting company culture grow from the employees
[22:04 - 31:27] Ensuring…
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Jan 27, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 7 - Ray Goldberg - Reconceptualizing Benefits from the Perspective of DE&I
Summary:
Ray Goldberg founded Pier Forward to help employers address DEI challenges in the benefits arena, improving organizational performance and addressing disparities. He has decades of experience in HR, benefits, technology, operations, and transformation, with leadership roles at marquis employers, and experience consulting with corporate clients. He actively leads the BennIE Forum, which brings HR leaders together to explore how DEI and Benefits can strengthen organizations. He also serves on the Advisory Board on Community Relations for his home town of Teaneck, NJ. Ray earned a degree in Computer Science from Columbia University, and is certified in Change Management; DE&I in the Workplace; and Mental Health First Aid.
In this episode, Ray talks about reconceptualizing benefits— from the perspective of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion— to improve organizational performance and the lives of colleagues and their families.
Chapters:
[0:00-5:24] Introduction
•Welcome, R…
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Jan 20, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 6 - Gary Bragar - HR Tech 2021 Series - HR Technology: Past, Present, and Future
*Summary:*
Gary Bragar is the HR Outsourcing Research Director at NelsonHall, a leading BPO research and analysis firm, where he has global responsibility for HRO. In this key role, Gary helps both buyers and vendors assess the opportunities capabilities of HR outsourcing, including: recruitment, learning, payroll, benefits, mid-market HRO, and multi-process HRO. Gary is a member of the No. America Board of Advisors for the HRO Today Services and Technology Association, as well as a member of the HR.com Talent Acquisition Advisory Board.
In this episode, Gary talks HR technologies of the past and present. He also discusses how to navigate the busy HR technology landscape of today.
Chapters:
[0:00 - 4:12] Introduction
* Welcome, Gary!
* Today’s Topic: HR Technology of the Past, Present, and Future
[4:13 - 12:05] What HR Technology Trends Have You Seen in the Past?
* Comparing past recruiting technology to present-day, automated systems
* The focus on employee engagement…
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Jan 13, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 5 - Stacey Harris - HR Tech 2021 Series - HR Technology: Past, Present, and Future
As the Chief Research Officer, Managing Partner of Sapient Insights Group, Stacey Harris oversees industry research work including the Annual HR Systems Survey and White Paper. She has been a leading member of the HR practices and technology research community since 2007 and has produced groundbreaking research on high-impact HR organizations, enterprise HR technology, and key practices across the talent management spectrum.
Stacey has had executive-level roles with Sierra-Cedar, Bersin & Associates, and Brandon Hall Group, and she has worked as an industry advisor and HR leader for Fortune 100 organizations around the world. She is frequently included in Human Resource Executive® and the HR Technology Conference’s Top 100 HR Tech Influencers list and sits on the International Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) Board of Directors, overseeing strategy and education in her role as Vice-Chair. Stacey is also the author of Introduction to HR Technologies: Understand How To U…
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Jan 6, 2022
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 4 - Pam Jeffords, Susan Richards, Danielle White - HR Tech 2021 Series - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Past, Present, & Future
*Summary:*
Pam Jeffords is a Senior Partner at Sapient Insights Group who leads the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practice. She has over 25 years of experience in the industry and is a member of the Global Leadership Council for Colorado State University College of Business, an advisory board member for University of Denver Colorado Women’s College, and a Limited Partner in The JumpFund whose mission is to invest in women-led startups. Pam has also served as Chair of Women United for the Mile-High United Way where she received the prestigious Frances Wisebart Jacobs award for philanthropy.
We’re also joined by Susan Richards and Danielle White!
Susan Richards is the Founder and CEO of Sapient Insights Group. For more than 25 years, Susan has been consulting in areas of change management, organizational effectiveness, M&A, HR strategy, technology, and operations. Her focus is on helping clients improve business performance by aligning their human capital programs and practices…
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Dec 16, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 3 - Jack Coapman - Hiring Process Change - Beyond ATS - Past, Present, & Future
*Summary:*
Jack Coapman is a senior executive at GR8 People, Inc. with strong leadership skills and experience formulating, developing, and implementing revenue generating strategies and policies. He assures continued growth and success through strategically charting business development and new business ventures. Jack has experience aligning client objectives and requirements with a technology platform that drives measurable results.
In this episode, Jack talks about the past, present, and future of the hiring process, beyond ATS.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 5:06] Introduction
* Welcome, Jack Coapman!
* Today’s Topic: The Past, Present, and Future of the Hiring Process (Beyond ATS)
[5:07 - 14:53] Products that Recruiting Teams Used to Rely On
* How paper requisitions informed the systems we use today
* The ATS and recruiting automation
[14:54 - 26:36] How People Work Differently than They Used To
* Seeking out sources of talent instead of waiting for applicants
* Recrui…
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Dec 9, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 2 - Bennett Sung - The Role of AI in the Recruiting Process
*Summary:*
Included in Socialmicole.com’s Most Inclusive HR Influencer List, Bennett Sung has contributed to the success of industry-leading recruiting technology brands, including VirtualEdge, Jobscience, MightyRecruiter, Koru, AllyO, and now Humanly.io.
In this episode, Bennett talks about AI’s current role in the recruiting process and the role it might play in the near future.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 5:23] Introduction
* Welcome, Bennett Sung!
* Today’s Topic: The Role of AI in Recruiting
[5:24 - 18:28] What’s Happening, Working, and Not Working in Recruiting Presently?
* The recruiting process hasn’t actually changed since the 1950’s
* Why haven’t we build a platform that aggregates the data points needed for job application?
[18:29 - 25:49] Conversational AI in the World of Recruiting
* Chat bots and the benefits they introduce to applicants
* Why aren’t companies using big data to gather information about their applicants?
[25:50 - 32:30] How Is…
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Dec 2, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 3 - Episode 1 - Tim Sackett - HR Tech 2021 Series - Recruiting Metrics & Performance: Past, Present, & Future
*HR Data Labs took the studio mobile and went live at HR Tech 2021 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV, talking to thought leaders in People Analytics and HR Technology. Join us as we go on this enlightening journey gathering cutting-edge insights from our guests!*
*Summary:*
Tim Sackett is one of the few HR professionals who has been on both sides of the desk. With over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, Tim has worked as a corporate staffing director for companies like Applebee’s International, ShopKo Stores, Inc. and Sparrow Health System. He has also had two stints with HRU. The first time, for eight year immediately following college; the second, returning à la Prodigal Son to run HRU—and his story is closer to the Biblical reference than you might think! Tim is an active HR blogger, a conference presenter, and an advocate for a Diet Mountain Dew soda fountain in the office. He truly believes that the most important role of HR in any organization is to increase tale…
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Nov 18, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 25 - David Turetsky & Dwight Brown - One Season Closes and Another Opens
*Summary:*
As Season 2 of the HR Data Labs Podcast comes to a close, David and Dwight take a look back at its episodes and its guests, and they talk about about what to expect for the fast-approaching Season 3!
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 4:30] Introduction
* Welcome… David and Dwight!
* Today’s Topic: A Season 2 Retrospective
[4:31 - 19:15] How Each Guest Brought Something New to the Podcast
* A recap of each guest and their topic
* Episodes that stood out to David and Dwight
[19:16 - 25:33] Looking ahead to Season 3
* A focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion
* David and Dwight want to hear from you!
[25:34 - 27:29] Final Thoughts & Closing
* David and Dwight share their closing thoughts
* How to get in touch with us
*Quotes:*
“We talked about a lot of different things with a lot of different people—it wasn't the same thing over and over again.”
“[In Season 3], we're going to explore certain areas of HR and HR analytics that we haven't really talked…
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Nov 11, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 24 - Zack Johnson - HR Tech 2021 Series - People Analytics: Past, Present, & Future
*HR Data Labs took the studio mobile and went live at HR Tech 2021 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV, talking to thought leaders in People Analytics and HR Technology. Join us as we go on this enlightening journey gathering cutting-edge insights from our guests!*
*Summary:
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As Visier’s General Manager of Strategic Solutions & Partnerships, Zack Johnson helps the world’s leading HCM vendors and service providers build winning people analytics applications businesses that unlock value for their customers through their people data. From schools, to governments, to Fortune 500 companies, Zack’s work over the past 14 years to build the people analytics market has brought people insights to thousands of organizations. Zack has also given lectures on business and people analytics for a variety of institutions, including Northwestern University, NYU, Yale, West Point.
In this episode, Zack talks about past, present, and future of people analytics.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 2:10] Introducti…
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Nov 4, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 23 - Chris Havrilla - HR Tech 2021 Series - HR Technology: Past, Present, and Future
*HR Data Labs took the studio mobile and went live at HR Tech 2021 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV, talking to thought leaders in People Analytics and HR Technology. Join us as we go on this enlightening journey gathering cutting-edge insights from our guests!*
*Summary:*
Chris Havrilla leads the HR technology and solution provider strategy and research practice for Deloitte—helping to demystify the ever-changing HR Tech landscape for their corporate and solution provider members. She has worked diligently through her career with business and HR leaders—both as an internal HR & HR technology/strategy practitioner or as a consultant/adviser—on radically improving talent strategy, technology, and leadership—as well as the vendors who serve them. With a unique blend of technical, HR practitioner, business and vendor experience, she laughingly describes herself as a bit of a talent, HR Tech and Future of Work "whisperer”. In 2019, Chris was selected by Human Resource Executive…
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Oct 28, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 22 - Jason Averbook - HR Tech 2021 Series - Observations from HR Tech 2021
*HR Data Labs took the studio mobile and went live at HR Tech 2021 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV, talking to thought leaders in People Analytics and HR Technology. Join us as we go on this enlightening journey gathering cutting-edge insights from our guests!*
*Summary:*
Jason Averbook is an analyst, a thought leader, and a consultant in the field of human resources. He helps executives rethink the design and delivery of employee services to better meet the expectations of their workforce and the needs of their business. He has more than 25 years of experience in the HR and technology industries and has authored two books: HR from Now to Next (June 2014) and The Ultimate Guide to a Digital Workforce Experience (June 2018).
In this episode, Jason talks about his time at and thoughts on HR Analytics & Technology as reflected through HR Tech 2021.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 0:49] Introduction
* Welcome, Jason Averbook!
* Today’s Topic: Observations from HR Tech 2021
[0:50 - 10:33]…
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Oct 21, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 21 - Mark Hanson - HR Tech 2021 Series - How the Equation Changes for Organizations When They Have Good Job and Skill Taxonomies – Past, Present, Future
*Summary:*
Mark Hanson is a Product Owner for Emsi Burning Glass Talent Analytics team, and he leads the development of skills products, guides initiatives and partnerships related to Emsi Burning Glass Open Skills, and both conducts and presents skills research. He was previously the Director of Talent Analytics at UnitedHealth Group, where he led the People Analytics teams focused on reporting for talent intelligence, talent acquisition, human capital, HR systems, diversity and inclusion (DEIB), learning and development, real estate strategy, and site selection.
In this episode, Mark discusses job and skill taxonomies, and how the equation changes for organizations when good job and skill taxonomies are integrated into their systems and processes.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 3:49] Introduction
* Welcome, Mark Hanson!
* Today’s Topic:
[3:50 - 9:48] Past Skills and Job Taxonomies
* How technology has influenced the skill required to do a job
[9:49 - 28:41] Present Skills and Jo…
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Oct 14, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 20 - Ian Cook - The Evolution of People Analytics From Research Group to Strategic Partner, Past, Present, & Future
*Summary:*
Ian Cook is an advocate for the crucial role that people play in helping companies thrive. His career has focused on enabling people, teams and companies to perform at their best. For the last 15 years, Ian has been helping leaders elevate their HR strategies and programs through the effective use of People Analytics. At Visier, Ian led the development of their market-leading solution and now leads the overall strategy for the People Analytics business.
In this episode, Ian talks about the evolution of HR and people analytics from research group to strategic function.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 3:34] Introduction
* Welcome, Ian Cook!
* Today’s Topic: The Evolution of People Analytics From Research Group to Strategic Partner, Past, Present, & Future
[3:34 - 11:10] How is the Practice of People Analytics Changing?
* Shifting from simply measuring to analyzing data
* Creating a language that talks about business in terms of people
[11:11 - 18:49] What is Causing the…
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Oct 7, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 19 - Al Adamsen - HR Tech 2021 Series - People Analytics: Past, Present, & Future
*HR Data Labs took the studio mobile and went live at HR Tech 2021 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV, talking to thought leaders in People Analytics and HR Technology. Join us as we go on this enlightening journey gathering cutting-edge insights from our guests! *
*Summary:*
Al Adamsen is the founder and CEO of PAFOW (People Analytics and Future of Work), a company that organizes in-person events focusing on the world of people analytics and produces a podcast, a YouTube channel, a blog, and more. Al is a globally recognized thought leader, advisor, and educator in the areas of talent strategy, workforce planning & analytics, talent measurement, and organizational change.
In this episode, Al gives his perspectives on what he is seeing and hearing at HR Tech 2021, and talks about how he’s seen people analytics evolve over the years and even how he thinks it might continue to evolve in the years to come!
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 7:05] Introduction
* Welcome, Al Adamsen!
* Today’s…
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Sep 23, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 18 - Ryan Allen - Bringing People Alive Through Machine Learning
Summary:
Ryan Allen is a Senior Principal Data Scientist in the Office of the Chief Data Scientist at UnitedHealth Group. His day-to-day consists of making transformational technologies, creating AI systems that revolutionize healthcare operations, and, of course, evangelizing machine learning. He’s part of a team that’s setting the vision for artificial intelligence in healthcare.
In this episode, Ryan talks about how machine learning is helping bring people alive!
Chapters:
[0:00 - 4:38] Introduction
* Welcome, Ryan Allen!
* Today’s Topic: Bringing people alive with machine learning
[4:39 - 10:33] Cool People-Related Trends in Machine Learning
* Having uninterrupted conversations with clients while machine learning algorithms pull up their information
* Eliminating the need to check your calendar to schedule tasks thanks to machine learning
[10:34 - 21:05] Losing the People Element in the Numbers
* How to not lose the humanity in the data
* Realizing that t…
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Sep 16, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 17 - Trends in People Analytics: A Fireside Chat with Turetsky Consulting
Summary:
Turetsky Consulting is comprised of an amazing team of consultants and experts and each of them is part of today’s very special episode! They discuss some of the latest trends trends and topics that have come up in the world of HR and people analytics.
In this episode, David and the rest of the Turetsky Consulting team talk about people analytics topics that have been top-of-mind.
Chapters:
[0:00 - 1:37] Introduction
* Welcome, Turetsky Consulting team!
* Today’s Topic: Trends in HR Analytics
[1:38 - 13:38] What is Talent Intelligence?
* Using talent intelligence as a point of reference and comparison.
* Assessments as part of job applications.
[13:39 - 20:16] Artificial Intelligence in the World of HR
* AI’s role in job applications.
* When AI might not be as intelligent as a person.
[20:17 - 28:50] How Has the Business Intelligence and Analytics Market Changed, and How Has That Affected HR?
* Business intelligence merging with business applicat…
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Sep 2, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 16 - Caitlin MacGregor - It's Not Just a Job: Using Assessments to Build the Organization
*Summary:*
Caitlin MacGregor is the CEO and Co-founder of Plum, a robust talent assessment platform that is revolutionizing how organizations manage talent. Caitlin is passionate about helping people realize their full potential and about helping companies see beyond resumes to understand what their employees are truly capable of achieving.
In this episode, Caitlin talks about psychometric data, what it is, and how it can be a game-changer for companies looking to add innovative talent to their teams.
*Chapters:*
[0:00 - 3:08] Introduction
• Welcome, Caitlin!
• Today’s Topic: Revolutionizing How Global Enterprises Acquire and Manage Talent with Psychometric Data
[3:12 - 9:04] How Using Psychometric Data in Talent Management is Revolutionary
• What does it mean to use psychometric data?
• Why psychometric data drives leaders toward more objective and equitable talent decisions.
[9:04 - 21:36] Looking Beyond Resumes and Past Experiences When Hiring
• What does a…
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Aug 26, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 15 - Zoe Switzer - HR Analytics: A Chief People Officer's View
Zoe Switzer has been working with Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams for over five years. Jeni founded her company with an amazing amount of bravery and entrepreneurial spirit, and now that it’s grown and spread across the nation, Zoe’s helped ensure that Jeni’s original values and vision continue to inspire each and every employee.
In this episode, Zoe talks about her role and Jeni’s and how she’s been able to approach HR with a creative and community-driven mindset.
Chapters:
[0:00 - 4:04] Introduction
* Welcome, Zoe!
* Today’s Topic: Combining Quantitative and Experiential Information to Best Serve Your Team
[4:05 - 14:08] Zoe’s Experience at Jeni’s
* Infusing Creativity in Everything You Do
* The Art of Problem Solving for Teams of People
[14:09 - 24:57] How Jeni’s Values Persist as the Company Grows
* Staying Connected with What Makes a Company Human
* HR Can Be Cheerleaders… And Also Many Other Things!
[24:58 - 39:09] What Gets in the Way of HR…
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Aug 19, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 14 - Evan Francen - Secure Your S#!t: Cybersecurity in HR Analytics
A passionate advocate for cybersecurity, Evan Francen has been helping people learn about the importance of cybersecurity through his writing, his podcast, his YouTube channel, his public speaking engagements, and more! Cybersecurity has become a massively important aspect of running a business and yet, it’s still an afterthought of many CEOs in the world today.
In this episode, Evan talks about what you can do to strengthen your own cybersecurity at home, and why your smart devices might not be the smartest choices after all.
Chapters:
[0:00 - 4:24] Introduction
• Welcome, Evan!
• Today’s Topic: Cybersecurity At Home and In Business
[4:25 - 10:44] Key Cybersecurity Threats In the World Today
• Why HR seldom talks about cybersecurity
• Who’s responsible for cybersecurity?
[10:48 - 20:54] Raising Cybersecurity Awareness and Embedding Security-conscious Behavior
• Cybersecurity as a benefit for employees
• Why cybersecurity is (and should be) personal
[21:10 - 34:2…
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Aug 12, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 13 - Dave Weisbeck - People Challenges Facing Organizations in 2021
Are we in the middle of The Great Resignation? When crises hit workers tend to stay in their jobs. A report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics has tracked job openings, leaves, and turnover (JOLT) for the past 30 years. When the pandemic hit we saw a historical drop in employees leaving. Now, as the country opens we’re seeing a historically large spike in workers leaving jobs to move to other companies and careers. Dave Weisbeck shares his views on what is happening and why companies should pay attention.
Throughout Dave’s twenty years of experience in the information management and analytics industry, he’s built development teams and grown multi-billion dollar companies. Now a chairman of the HR.com Advisory Board, he’s looking to help organizations break new ground in business intelligence and people analytics.
Chapters:
[0:00 - 4:46] Introduction
• Welcome, Dave!
• Today’s Topic: The People Challenges that Organizations Face in 2021
[4:47 - 11:48] “The Great Resi…
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Aug 5, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 12 - Nigel Stoodley - People Intelligence 2.0
Summary:
With people data and people analytics tools becoming more readily available, there’s a trend toward wanting a single solution that handles “all the data”. Unfortunately, this isn’t our reality quite yet. A holistic approach to people analytics can only be found when technology vendors and services players openly collaborate. This kind of synergy is what improves the lives of employees and fuels improved performance for businesses.
Chapters:
[0:00 - 3:28] Introduction
* Welcome, Nigel Stoodley and Dino Zincarini
* Today’s Topic: On Bringing All People Data Together for Businesses
[3:29 - 16:27] Lessons from Focusing on People Analytics for the Last 3 Years
* Why People Data is Often Undervalued
* How Businesses can Avoid Skilled Worker Shortages
[16:28 - 27:33] Proving Guidance on “People Intelligence 2.0”
* Getting in Front of Business Leaders
* Digging into People Data to Find Gold
[27:34 - 32:57] Connecting All This Disparate Data
* Is a…
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Jul 29, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 11 - Siri Chilazi - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in HR Analytics
*“When done right, the collection, analysis, and disclosure of DEI data holds the promise of being a powerful lever for progress.” This is the belief of Siri Chilazi, a Research Fellow at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School. Her life’s work is to advance gender equality in the workplace through research translation. In other words, she does research on how companies can promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and she brings those research insights to practitioners and organizations. *
*Incredible! Dive right into this episode to learn more from Siri’s expertise about DE&I in HR Analytics.*
*[00:01 - 04:06] Opening Segment*
* *Let’s welcome and learn more about Siri Chilazi*
* *Today’s topic - DE&I in HR Analytics as an engine for progress*
*[04:07 - 09:40] What is DE&I Data*
* *A deeper look into each factor - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion*
* *Where are the opportunities going?*
* *Be open about invasive data points*
*[09:41 -…
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Jul 22, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 10 - Dhruv Dang - Build vs Buy: Analytics Applications - Part 2
*As we touched on in the last episode, it may be a higher value to build your analytic software solution than it is to buy from an enterprise software vendor. Dhruv has been designing and building software for over fifteen years, and has worked with a variety of organizations across the public and private sectors (B.C. Government, Yukon Government, Change.org, Apple). In 2016, he founded Real Folk to help build the next generation of digital services across government and industry in North America.*
*Let’s continue on to part 2 of our conversation with Dhruv, where we’ll look at possible pitfalls, challenges, and best practices to pull value from the building process.*
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*Start of Part 2:*
*[00:01 - 17:34] The Pitfalls of Building and How to Get Around Them*
* *Think in terms of questions - the example of employee turnover*
* *The importance of building a flexible framework *
* *Minimize the scope to the problem domain*
* *
*[17:35 - 32:38] Understanding the Full Val…
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Jul 15, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 9 - Dhruv Dang - Build vs Buy: Analytics Applications - Part 1
Let’s go technical! It may be a higher value to build your analytic software solution than it is to buy from an enterprise software vendor. Dhruv has been designing and building software for over fifteen years, and has worked with a variety of organizations across the public and private sectors (B.C. Government, Yukon Government, Change.org, Apple). In 2016, he founded Real Folk to help build the next generation of digital services across government and industry in North America.
Let’s dive into part 1 of 2 of our conversation with Dhruv about buying vs. building software, where we’ll look at the evolution of software and our interactions with it.
*[00:01 - 05:23] Opening Segment*
* *
● Let’s welcome and learn more about Dhruv Dang
● Today’s topic - Building Vs. Buying Software
*[05:24 - 14:36] Analytic Applications: What Changed*
* *
● Software is still young - the evolution of software literacy
● Changes in how we interact with software
● The value of cu…
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Jul 8, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 8 - Mark Stelzner - People Analytics with Dynamic Teams in Dynamic Organizations
*It’s time to challenge our concept of teams within organizations! In this episode you’ll hear from Mark Stelzner, the leader of IA HR Consulting. Mark started IA because he had worked **with**, and **for**, consulting firms and thought, “there has got to be a better way.” Mark amplifies the voices of the clients he supports, as he believes it’s about finding the right solution to help the organization thrive. IA really focuses on self-sufficiency. Through his work, Mark has been featured by the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Forbes, CNN, and NPR. *
*Let’s learn from Mark how HR can prepare for people analytics with dynamic teams in dynamic organizations.*
*[00:01 - 05:20] Opening Segment*
* *Dwight and I welcome and learn more about Mark Stelzner*
* *Today’s topic - People Analytics with Dynamic Teams in Dynamic Organizations*
*[05:21 - 16:49] Dynamic Organizations: What They Are, How They Run*
* *Stepping away from employees and into workers - Regro…
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Jul 1, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 7 - Steve McDonell - People Want People Analytics, But Have No Idea What it Is
*Have you ever worked with people who are scared of numbers but still want them? Steve McDonell jumped into the world of People Analytics after being a CIO for several years. As CIO, his role was to help clients understand the need for people analytics and how to adopt them as a part of their business strategy. In his work he found that there was one common thing amongst the clients, people want people analytics, but they really have no idea what it is or what it means, and in some cases even fear it. *
*Let’s dive in and learn how we can present People Analytics in a way that is less intimidating and more intuitive.*
*[00:01 - 04:59] Opening Segment*
* *Dwight and I welcome and learn more about Steve McDonell*
* *Today’s topic - People want People Analytics, but have no idea what it is *
*[05:00 - 12:00] Approaching People Analytics As a CIO in an Organization*
* *From IT to leveraging tech to understand a business *
* *You need to be strategic and consultative *
*…
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Jun 24, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 6 - Pat Acheampong - The Purpose is Profit: Using the Employee Experience to Boost your Organization's Bottom Line
*Is what you’re doing in HR impacting your bottom line? If not, why are you doing it? Pat Acheampong is the founder of Ahumka Digital. He is a self-proclaimed Tech Junkie, a Would be Philanthropist, an Entrepreneur, Bon Vivant, and Aspiring World Changer. *
*With over 15 years of experience working in global businesses in the UK, North America, Australia, and Asia, he is currently head of Employee Experience and Service Delivery at Zurich Insurance in Hong Kong.*
*Any tech-geek is a friend of mine! So let’s dive into the episode and learn about using the employee experience - profit loop to boost your organisation’s bottom line.*
*[00:01 - 05:17] Opening Segment*
* *Dwight and I welcome and learn more about Pat Acheampong*
* *Today’s topic - The Purpose is Profit*
*[05:18 - 12:31] What’s Broken in HR Data Collection Today*
* *Lot’s of data, little insight into the employee experience*
* *What’s missing in employee experience and how to improve it*
* *Keep…
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Jun 17, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 5 - Vikas Saini - How to Get Started with People Analytics
*Analytics is not just a one time thing, it has to be treated as something you will use in a continuous cycle that will improve your business processes and performance. Let’s dig deeper. Vikas Saini is a Technology Product Leader at Willis Towers Watson with specific expertise in HR Technology, Analytics and Big Data platforms. His core expertise is in delivering consumer grade analytics and big data products with a career that spans across startups to fortune 500 organizations.*
*Let’s dive right into Vikas’ expertise and learn about building your data analytics capabilities as it relates to technology, how to get started and what to avoid.[00:01 - 04:34] Opening Segment*
* *Dino and I welcome and learn more about Vikas Saini *
* *Today’s topic - Building Your Data Analytics (Technology) Capabilities*
*[04:45 - 14:44] Getting Started with Your Overall Analytic Strategy*
* *Understanding the needs of the corporate strategy and the capabilities of users*
* *Building…
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Jun 10, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 4 - John Tardy - Big Value Not Big Data!
*Sometimes in analytics we can get so absorbed in the numbers that we forget about the value they should be upholding. John Tardy is a leader and an expert in business analytics. John sets himself apart by focusing on delivering BIG value through technology, data analytics, and business intelligence, as well as building trust and confidence among stakeholders and guiding cross-functional teams and leaders to business insights and clarity amidst ambiguity and complexity. *
*I can’t wait to dive into this conversation and learn the concept of big value, not big data from John. *
*[00:01 - 03:15] Opening Segment*
*I welcome and learn more about John Tardy*
* *Today’s topic - big value, not big data*
[*03:16 - 09:44] What is Big Data*
*Examples of ‘Big Data’ and attempting to define it*
* *The importance of finding value in the data*
*[09:45 - 15:33] Big Value, Not Big Data *
* *John talks about the misconceptions of going towards the ‘hype’ of data*
* *How to…
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Jun 3, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 3 - Jon Burton - Lessons Learned from 100 People Analytics Deployments
What separates basic from advanced analytics usage? How can an organization go from using analytics as a glorified version of reporting to an indispensable asset that drives an organization towards its goal? In this episode, Jon Burton and I discuss lessons learned from seeing and helping 100 implementations of people analytics
Jon Burton is the Senior People Analytics Consultant at Visier Inc. With 20 years of experience under his belt partnering with senior leadership to convert their needs into actionable plans, he helps organizations plan and execute their people analytics deployment, develop meaningful visualizations, and brainstorm on ideas to maximize the value of their people analytics platform.
*[00:01 - 03:30] Opening Segment*
* I welcome Jon Burton and he tells us about his background
* Partnering with organizations on people analytics journeys
* 7 years at Visier
* 13 years at PwC Saratoga and Saratoga Institute
* Jon tells the stories of how he almost died……
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May 27, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 2 - Mike Smith - The Foundation of Employee Benefits is Data
Every employer has health care data. This data allows you to put programs together for cost management, stratify risks, or create well-being programs that are pertinent to your population. But how do you take data that for the most part goes unutilized, and take it to the next level? My guest and good friend, Mike Smith and I discuss the potential that data has to keep employees healthy, lower cost management, and equip people to lead healthier lives by releasing data into their hands.
Mike Smith is the Vice President & Partner of Lockton Companies, who provides clients with creative solutions in risk management, insurance and employee benefits consulting. Mike is a salesperson who doesn’t sell anything. Rather he focuses on learning client goals and challenges and mutually determining whether these new clients could benefit from Lockton’s approach to helping businesses.
*[00:01 - 06:20] Opening Segment*
* I welcome Mike Smith and he tells us about himself
* Mike shares a st…
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May 19, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 2 - Episode 1 - Dwight Brown - The Role of Data Governance in Analytics
*You can’t have analytics without Data Governance, and data governance can be the difference between good data and bad data. Dwight Brown is a self-professed ‘data geek’ who is a part of our very own Turetsky Consulting bringing over 22 years of healthcare experience at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Over half his career was spent in Analytics leadership positions, including Manager of Quality Analytics, and Director of Analytics Operations. He is an industry thought leader who is well-versed in all stages of the Analytics cycle but especially in Data Governance. *
*Let’s dive right in and learn more about your most valuable asset; the role of Data Governance in analytics.
*
*[00:01 - 06:01] Opening Segment*
* *I welcome and learn more about Dwight Brown*
* *Today’s topic - data governance*
*[06:02 - 11:58] Everything You Need to Know About Data Governance*
* *Dwight defines and explains data governance*
* *The roles within it and its processes *
*[11:59 - 18:56]…
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Apr 8, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 25 - Ian Cook - Job Titles are Dead, Long Live Job Titles!
Whatever happened to job titles and what do they even mean anymore? In this episode I am welcoming back Dino Zincarini and Ian Cook to talk about the what, why, and where around the applicability job titles have to HR and how the job table is changing.
Dino, as you may remember, is an HR Technologist and Consultant who works alongside myself at Turetsky Consulting, while Ian is VP in people analytics at Visier making him responsible for the over direction and growth of the company.
Now that you have Dino and Ian’s job titles in mind, let’s dive into today’s topic; are job titles dead… Long live job titles!
*[00:01 - 01:42] Opening Segment *
* We welcome back Ian Cook and Dino Zincarini
* Introducing today’s topic
*[03:43 - 10:58] There is a Long History of Job Titles; What are They Used For?*
* Ian talks about the issues at the job table and why it’s important
* Dino talks about the changes in the job titling model
* The boundaries around jobs are becoming f…
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Apr 1, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 24 - Stacey Harris - The State of HR Technology in the World Today
HR is an ecosystem of technology, and you have to treat it as such. In this episode I have Dino back in the studio along with our guest Stacey Harris. Stacey is Chief Research Officer, and a Managing Partner for Sapient Insights Group, a Research and Consulting firm focused on helping clients use data and insights. She also oversees the esteemed Annual HR Systems Survey and White Paper, now in its 23rd year. Stacey was recently listed in HR Executive Magazines Top 100 HR Tech Influencers list.
Let’s dive right in and learn more from Stacey about the State of HR Tech in the World Today.
*[00:01 - 04:03] Opening Segment*
* We introduce Stacey Harris
* Some background on Stacey
*[04:04 - 13:37] The State of HR Tech in the World Today*
* Stacey’s observations on today’s tech themes
* The ecosystem of HR
* Navigating the ‘shiny object syndrome’ - the importance of process and function
* No two ecosystems are alike
*[13:38 - 30:13] Guiding a Company as They Embark…
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Mar 25, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 23 - Abhishek Goel - The Return on Investment of Data Science in People Analytics
*While we may have matured our science, I wonder, have we really matured our way we see the art behind it? Today we’ll dive into this (and a bit of Indian Tea making) with Abhishek Goel, the Founder, CEO, and Chief Behavior Expert of Dasque. He is an expert in applying analytical, statistical modeling, stochastic and/or forecasting methods to improve business performance.*
*Let’s tap into Abhishek’s expertise and learn how to get to the Return on Investment of Data Science in People Analytics.*
*[00:01 - 06:57] Opening Segment*
* *Introducing Abhishek Goel*
* *Abhishek shares about his unique background *
*[06:58 - 07:57] Intro to the Importance of ROI*
*[07:58 - 15:25] Practical Data Science in People Analytics*
* *Abhishek shares his insights about AI’s ability to reveal bias*
* *The goal to add value to the organization*
* *The art and attitude behind data science*
*[15:43 - 24:19] Hiring and Utilizing a Data Scientist*
* *Abhishek gives practical steps o…
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Mar 18, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 22 - Paul Rubenstein - The CHRO Should Be to People Analytics as A CFO is to Financial Analysis - Hands On!
People Analytics Expert*, *Paul Rubenstein spent his career doing three things - linking business strategy to talent strategy, helping organizations find competitive advantage through the human resources function, and creating profitable lasting relationships with clients as a consultant and outsourcer. He’s a man who is passionate about using science and data to make better talent decisions. Paul is also a ‘recovering Consultant,’ First-Time Chief People Officer with Visier, and ‘People Analytics Evangelist.’
Let’s dive into today’s topic with Paul and look at how a CHRO should be just as hands-on with People Analytics as a CFO is with Financial Analysis, and how it can positively impact a business.
[00:01 - 05:59] Opening Segment
* I introduce Paul Rubenstein
* Paul talks about his background and his work with Visier
[06:00 - 16:21] What a CHRO Does with People Analytics
* Paul talks about the CHRO helping guide decision making through analytics
* Taking on…
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Mar 11, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 21 - Ruth Thomas - Pay Transparency
Ruth Thomas believes that It’s becoming increasingly important as an employer to work out where you sit on the continuum and where you want to be on the continuum in terms of creating an environment of transparency. Ruth’s career and interest in technology in the HR/Reward space took her travelling internationally as the advent of Saas technology hit for HR. Being fascinated by the ability to have a compensation solution that actually worked she co-founded Curo Comp; exploring how SaaS technology could transform traditional approaches to reward and drive fair pay and while designing their innovative product strategy.
Let’s jump right in and learn more about how Ruth drives pay transparency in an HR world where we are increasingly interested in pay equity.
*[00:01 - 04:15] Opening Segment*
* I introduce Ruth Thomas
* Ruth talks about her background and specialty
*[04:16 - 12:20] How Pay Transparency Evolved into a Reward Theme*
* Factors that have affected the evoluti…
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Mar 4, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 20 - Chris Havrilla - Reimagining the World of Work and HR's Role in it
Today, you’ll get to hear from one of the Top 100 HR Tech Influencers, which recognizes individuals from HR who are impacting the state and future direction of HR technology, Chris Havrilla. Chris was my friend at ADP and was responsible for their HR Systems Operations and their global transformation. While that was a big job! Now, Chris is the leader of Human Capital Research and Sensing. She leads the HR technology and solution provider strategy, advisory, research and sensing practices for Deloitte Consulting LLP—helping to demystify the ever-changing HR Tech landscape for organizations and solution providers.
Let’s dive in and learn from the best what HR’s role is in the changing world of work.
*[00:01 - 04:49] Opening Segment*
* Introducing Chris Havrilla
*[04:50 - 12:50] Why NOW is the Time to Talk About Change *
* Chris talks about the data disruptions throughout the years leading up to now
* How we think about AI and new tech coming onto our teams
* The evo…
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Feb 25, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 19 - Ian Cook - Artificial Intelligence in People Analytics
When it comes to the insurgence of AI, where do we land on this technology within the HR space? Should we trust it as a useful augmentation tool, or is it just as flawed as human error? To answer these questions we are welcoming back Dino Zincarini and Ian Cook. Ian and Dino, as you may remember, are passionate HR Technologists; While Dino works alongside me and Ian works for Viser, they are both advocates for the crucial role that people play in helping companies thrive.
Let’s dive into today’s topic as we talk about Artificial Intelligence as it applies to HR, what we should take into consideration, and what doors it may open up.
*[00:01 - 01:56] Opening Segment*
* * *Let’s reintroduce Dino and Ian
*[01:57 - 10:44] What We Mean by Artificial Intelligence and Its Uses*
* Ian breaks down what AI is and how it applies to people analytics
* Ian talks about the uses surrounding AI
* Our thoughts and insights on AI
*[10:45 - 20:24] Things Organizations Should Take into…
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Feb 18, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 18 - Christy Brown - The Use of Analytics in Building the Next Big Idea
With a passion to help women grow to the “20 Million Dollar Mindset,” Christy Brown became the new President and CEO of Launchpad2x. As an entrepreneur, CEO, Coach, and Founder, Christy people, especially women, find their voice as CEO’s and setting up long-term legacies for their businesses.
With skills in talent acquisition & management, organizational needs analysis, strategic planning, management development, team expansion, technology solutions, and so many more analytical spaces, Christy has many insights into the “Idea” Market.
Let’s dive into Christy’s wealth of knowledge and experience and learn the use of analytics in building the next big ideas.
*[00:01 - 05:01] Opening Segment*
* Let’s get to know Christy Brown
* Christy talks about Launchpad and what they do
* Today’s topic
*[05:02 - 17:18] Using Analytics to Build Out Ideas Towards the Marketplace*
* Christy talks about the startup market and market fit
* Maturing and improving using dat…
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Feb 11, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 17 - Steve Brink - Challenges of workforce analytics which is not just reporting, but much more...
Today's guest, Steve Brink, believes workforce analytics is the evolution of data from information into insights that benefit an organization. Steve has always had a passion around HR technology and data. In the early days of Steve’s career, he was involved in creating the first PC-based compensation planning software tool released in 1987 called Compensation Workbench and a job evaluation software tool. Today he is the CEO and President of AIRINC helping clients deploy talent worldwide.
Let’s dive into today’s episode and learn more from Steve about the challenges of workforce analytics and it’s higher function in a given organization.
*[00:01 - 03:26] Opening Segment*
* Let’s get to know Steve Brink
* Today’s topic
*[03:27 - 20:18] What People Take for Granted When Dealing with Workforce Analytics*
* Steve talks about where he sees his clients facing challenges
* Becoming a detective in analytics - finding the missing data
* Making an impact in the business…
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Feb 3, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 16 - Jason Averbook - Shifting from Counting People to Making People Count
As a leading analyst, thought leader, and consultant in the area of human resources, Jason Averbook is passionate about the future of work and the impact technology has on that future. Jason, CEO of Leapgen, has more than 25 years of experience in the HR and technology industries and has collaborated with industry-leading companies in transforming their HR organizations into strategic partners by broadening executive mindsets to rethink how to better design and deliver employee services. He has also authored two books surrounding HR.
Let’s jump right in and learn more about blending science and humanity and making people count with Jason.
*[00:01 - 11:00] Opening Segment*
* Let’s get to know Jason Averbook
* Jason gives some background on himself and what makes him tick
* Our topic for the day - the importance of making your counts count
*[11:01 - 25:21] What it Means to Make People Count*
* Jason talks about the meaning and importance of counting people
* Shifting o…
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Jan 26, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 15 - John Sumser - Ethics in HR Analytics
Human Resources ethics are complex, so how do we navigate ethics in the world of people analytics? John Sumser is a principal analyst for HRExaminer, an independent analyst firm covering HR Technology and the intersection of people, tech, and work. John’s mix of experience over the course of his career gives him a broad and unique perspective on the industry. John’s work includes deep research into the nooks and crannies of HR Technology to identify and explain rapidly evolving trends and reviews in ethics.
Let’s dive into today’s topic as John teaches us the ins and outs of ethics within people analytics and how we apply them.
*[00:01 - 03:22] Opening Segment*
* Let’s get to know John Sumser
* John gives some background on himself
*[03:23 - 15:28] What is Ethics *
* John shares the meaning behind ethics and how it relates to HR
* The tailoring example - Privacy vs. Fit
* Understanding your audience as a channel - how tech comes into play
*[15:29 - 29:43] The…
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Jan 21, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 14 - Robert Mattson - The Power of Storytelling in People Analytics: A Storyteller’s Perspective
So why would we as an HR podcast, bring on a storyteller as a guest? Robert Mattson is here today to talk about making your data turn from seemingly meaningless numbers into something intriguing, persuasive, and memorable. Robert is a business and sales coach known for helping people craft stories that capture the attention of the audience. Goal-driven storytelling elevates your story and enables your message to go viral within an organization.
So let’s jump right in and learn from the master himself how to share data like telling a story that is compelling and memorable.
*[00:01 - 08:35] Opening Segment*
* Let’s get to know Robert Mattson
* Robert gives some background on himself
* How storytelling helps communicate your data; the science
*[08:36 - 12:45] The Importance of Storytelling in Data *
* How to leverage storytelling to connect with your audience
* Getting closer to the target without being the expert; Is, Does, Means model
*[12:46 - 19:29] Crafting a Comp…
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Jan 14, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 13 - Chris Kunze - Applicability of Predictive Models for Assessments in the World of HR
While insights certainly measure the past, data can also be used to predict the future. Chris Kunze is the Founder and President of Kunze Analytics where he assists decision-makers, sales leaders, HR professionals, trainers, and coaches in order to predict employee performance, retention, engagement, and safety. Chris is a self-proclaimed Data Geek who dives into the data to find ‘hidden talent.’
Let’s get a bit technical today and learn from Chris how he uses the Predictive Model Markup Language used to create and run models in different software packages.
*[00:01 - 05:18] Opening Segment*
* Let’s get to know Chris Kunze
* Chris gives some background on himself
* Chris talks us through some of the in and outs of PMML
*[05:31 - 07:41] Why PMML is Useful *
* The value and importance of having a common language
* Automating your process
*[07:55 - 23:39] The Most Predictive Data for Employee Performance*
* PMML’s usefulness in assessment data
* Chris talk…
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Jan 7, 2021
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 12 - Mick Collins - Closing the Workforce Analytics Execution Gap by Using Data to Challenge Conventional Wisdom
Welcome to the new year! I hope all of you are well. As we get back into the flow of things, we have with us, Mick Collins, the Vice President for the People Analytics products at SAP/SuccessFactors; overseeing the go-to-market for these solutions. His background is in HR analytics research and consulting, with a multi-year stint in corporate strategy research. His areas of interest pertaining to analytics story-telling, decision-making, and building HR capabilities for analytics.
Let’s dive right in and learn how Mick closes the workforce analytics gap using data to challenge conventional wisdom.
*[00:01 - 03:45] Opening Segment *
● Let’s get to know Mick Collins
● Mick gives some background on his work
*[03:46 - 12:28] How to Get People to Move Beyond the Gap*
● Mick talks about how to overcome the gap by defining the issues
● Mick gives advice on how to help clients come out with a governance structure
● How the future of HR will be affected by the SEC
*[12:29…
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Dec 17, 2020
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 11 - Holger Mueller - What can HR learn from Enterprise Technology
It’s time for HR to optimize and say People Systems are Critical Systems. Here to spread these insights is today’s guest, Holger Mueller. Holger travels the globe as the VP and Principal Analyst of Constellation Research Inc. A technological research and advisory firm based in Silicon Valley. He is an expert in enterprise technology and has great insight into how data analytics holds up in maturity level compared to the enterprise space.
Let’s dive right in and learn what we in HR can gather and learn from enterprise technology today.
*[00:01 - 03:45] Opening Segment*
* Let’s get to know Holger Mueller
* Holger talks a bit about his interests
*[03:46 - 15:57] Lessons HR Can Learn About Where Enterprise Tech is Today*
* Holger gives insights into where enterprise tech stands currently
* Infinite insights and capabilities
* How HR differs from the capabilities of enterprise and how to adapt
* Holger talks about current practices that are missing
* Best practice…
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Dec 9, 2020
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 10 - Chris Minnich - Using Data and Analytics to Drive Career Decisions
Today we have a major influencer in the HR space, my good friend… Chris Minnich. Chris is a Human Resources Executive with extensive progressive leadership experience from building and leading high-performance teams to developing, implementing, and communicating HR policies and programs that drive improvements in employee engagement and performance. Chris has expertise across Human Resources with deep expertise in Market Data Analysis and Total Rewards at Lending Tree where he is the Vice President.
Let’s dive right in and learn how Chris has used data analysis to drive career decisions, and find the right people, for the right roles, at the right time.
*[00:01 - 05:41] Opening Segment
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* Let’s get to know Chris Minnich
* Chris gives some of his background on his work and collaborations
*[05:42 - 11:55] Data Prep Needed for Career Paths to Work
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* Chris talks about the prep work needed in career pathing
* Right people and the right structure; cleaning up the data…
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Dec 3, 2020
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 9 - Heidi Wallman - Data... Managing, Measuring, and... 'Proving them Wrong!'
To share with us the power and importance of HR Data we have Heidi Wallman with us. Heidi is the Corporate People Systems Director at Canyon Ranch. She specializes in analysis, metrics and reports involving people data to support and continually improve operations of the People Services Department in selecting & retaining a world class workforce in supporting the mission of Canyon Ranch. Her truest passions lie at the heart of HR Analytics, and being able to provide meaningful metrics to colleagues within the company.
Without further ado, why don’t we jump right in and learn how Heidi uses and manages data to… ‘Prove them Wrong.’
*[00:01 - 02:37] Opening Segment*
* Let’s get to know Heidi Wallman
* Heidi talks about her interests in HR
*[02:38 - 07:11] Managing 1,400 Employees Across 4 Properties*
* Allowing employees self-service - 94% utilization
* Heidi’s tips to drive utilization
* Taking ownership of the data; Heidi’s experiences
*[07:12 - 11:31] HR…
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Nov 19, 2020
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 8 - Sushma Tripathi - Compliance and Measuring Impacts to Productivity in the World of COVID-19
Is it still possible to make sense of productivity metrics under COVID-19 and with new compliance requirements being put in place? I believe we’ll have this question answered by today’s guest, Sushma Tripathi, Vice President of Strategic Advisory Services with ADP’s National Accounts Division. Sushma has over 25 years of progressive leadership and operations management, primarily in the fast-paced, high-growth, disability management and benefits administration outsourcing/insurance market.
Let’s jump right into Sushma’s expertise and learn productivity under new compliance rules and the COVID-19 pandemic.
*[00:01 - 03:13] Opening Segment*
* Let’s get to know Sushma Tripathi
* Sushma talks about her background
*[03:14 - 09:35] Productivity and Compliance *
* Engagement and productivity are interrelated
* Regulatory requirements should be considered
* Diversity
* Inclusion
* Pay equity
* Time on work and off work should be assessed too
* Employees sh…
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Nov 12, 2020
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 7 - Natalie Born - Innovation in the World of HR: What Lessons can we Learn for HR Data and Analytics?
What lessons can people who are responsible for HR Data and Analytics learn from the world of innovation to be more innovative? I believe we’ll have this question answered by today’s guest, Natalie Born, the Founder and Chief Distributor of Innovation Meets Leadership and VP of Innovation for Territory Global. As an accomplished executive with two approved US patents under her belt and over 15 years of experience leading product development teams, she is consistently willing to share her expertise to ensure companies are designing their products and strategy with the customer at the center of the design. She is also the host of the Innovation Meets Leadership Podcast.
Let’s jump right into Natalie’s expertise and learn what innovation can look like in the world of HR.
*[00:01 - 03:55] Opening Segment*
* Let’s get to know Natalie Born
* Natalie talks about her background
*[03:56 - 11:38] Lessons Learned While in HR *
* Throw out the assumptions
* Finding disruptor…
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Nov 5, 2020
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 6 - Marc Miller - The Evolution of HR Technology and How We Can Learn From its History
With the HR industry valued at over $6B, how did we get here? Today we have Marc S. Miller to give us some of the answers. Marc has over 35 years of independent HR technology consultancy and is the President and Founder of Marc S. Miller Associates, specializing in HR Technology Strategic Planning, Needs Analysis, Vendor Evaluation, and Cost Justification.
He is considered an HR Technology Thought Leader, and one of only a few independent sole proprietor consultants in the industry. Other than being a keynote speaker, he is an author of several books, his newest being - The Death of HR.
Let’s dive right in and grab Marc’s insights on the evolution of HR and what we can take away from its history.
*[00:01 - 08:15] Opening Segment*
* Let’s get to know Marc
* Marc gives a bit about his book and background
*[08:16 - 14:43] Where HR Emanated From*
* Marc gives us a bit of history about where HR came from
* How legislation led to what we have today
* Actionable insight…
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Oct 29, 2020
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 5 - Kerrian Bard Fournier - Setting up HR for Success incorporating HR Analytics using: Capabilities, Priorities and Focus
Today’s guest is the queen of quality questions, and full of energy. We have Kerrian Bard Fournier, the CEO & Founder of Vybrante Ventures, a professional services company dedicated to unlocking the highest level of performance for innovative companies, teams, and professionals by igniting their vibrancy and innovation. Kerrian has 25+ years of experience in the corporate world on Wall Street, Strategy/Risk Consulting, and Technology firms. She is passionate about unleashing everyone’s highest selves whether they’re an aspiring leader or the CEO of a company.
Let’s jump in and talk about the three factors you need to set up HR Functions successfully.
*[00:01 - 03:42] Opening Segment*
* Let’s get to know Kerrian
* Kerrian gives a bit of background on herself and today’s topic
* Combo of these three factors
*[03:43 - 12:36] HR Analytics Needs to Be Taught Through a Person’s Strengths *
* Kerrian breaks down what she means by a person’s strengths
* The bene…
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Oct 22, 2020
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 4 - Ian Cook - Regulation S-K: What it is and Why you should listen to this NOW!
This episode of HR Data Labs is quite interesting. It is on the new SEC Regulation S-K which mandates the disclosure of material Human Capital issues for FY 2020. To answer that question we are welcoming back Dino Zincarini and introducing Ian Cook from Visier.
Dino, as you may remember, is a passionate HR Technologist who works with me and Ian. He’s an advocate for the crucial role that people play in helping companies thrive. Working with Visier, Ian led the development of our market-leading solution, and now leads the overall strategy for the People Analytics business.
Let’s dive into the new S-K Regulations and why it’s important that we learn and apply it now.
*[00:01 - 03:42] Opening Segment*
* *● Let’s get to know Dino and Ian
● Ian gives a bit of background on himself and today’s topic
*[03:43 - 11:25] Summary of S-K and Why it’s Urgent *
● Ian breaks down the why the S-K Regulation needs to be applied now
● What makes S-K different from standard op…
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Oct 15, 2020
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 3 - Dino Zincarini - The Roadblocks in the Way of Putting your Data to Work
Welcome back to the HR Data Labs Podcast, your one-stop-shop for everything happening in People Analytics today. Today’s guest is Dino Zincarini, a passionate HR Technologist with over 20 years of building products and consulting with clients in HR. Dino got his love of HR from the University of Waterloo with degrees in Economics and Computer science. So that means he’s a geek like me!
Let’s get right into this episode and learn from Dino about the roadblocks that get in the way of HR utilizing data, and what we can do to optimize the process.
*[00:01 - 03:32] Opening Segment*
● Let’s get to know Dino
● Dino gives a bit of background on today’s topic
*[03:33 - 06:12] Roadblocks in the way of HR Utilizing Data *
* *● Dino talks about what got him passionate about using data correctly
● Issues with the dashboard and applying the data
*[06:13 - 10:06] Why Companies Haven’t Solved the Problem, and What They Need to Do*
* *● Dino talks about understanding peop…
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Oct 8, 2020
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 2 - Dr. Dawn H Nicholson - Integrating Statistical Expertise into HR Data
Welcome back to the HR Data Labs Podcast, your one-stop-shop for everything happening in People Analytics today. Today’s guest is Dr. Dawn H Nicholson. Dr. Nicholson is a former HR practitioner, consultant and executive. Now she is a Lecturer in Business and Organisational Psychology at University of Kent, with over 28 years of organizational experience working in London in Financial and Professional services, with a passion for helping people make better choices.
Let’s jump right into this episode and work with Dr. Nicholson to expose the lies in statistics and challenge the proper use of statistical techniques in Human Resources.
*[00:01 - 05:28] Opening Segment*
● Let’s get to know Dr. Dawn H Nicholson
● Dr. Nicholson gives us a bit of background on her story
*[05:29 - 08:53] Lies in Statistics; Properly Analysing Data *
● Dr. Nicholson talks about the issues in HR and how significant data was used to drive decisions
● How Dr. Nicholson went about making better…
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Sep 30, 2020
HR Data Labs - Season 1 - Episode 1 - HR Data is Flawed!
Welcome to the HR Data Labs Podcast, I’m your host David Turetsky. This is your one-stop-shop for everything happening in People Analytics today, with passionate industry leaders inside and outside HR. Together we are going to tackle issues with HR data and analytics as well as how to approach them in a creative way that can lead to success in whatever business you lead.
Let’s dive right into this episode and talk about how although HR data may be inherently flawed our assumptions are critical for filling in the gaps, and using your employees to keep your data clean will ultimately provide your clients with enough trust in your analyses to keep turning to you for insights.
*Opening Segment*
● Welcome to HR Data Labs Podcast
○ Created to discuss HR insights using modern People Analytics techniques
○ We will help you identify areas of noise, errors, and issues
○ Look forward to industry experts from multiple fields to provide their insights
● Challenging convention…
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