In 2020 the human aspect of business was magnified by the global pandemic, and since then numerous topics of a “people nature” have topped business agendas – social justice and inclusion, well-being, hybrid working, hyperinflation and geo-political events – making people topics high profile for C-suite executives and boards of directors across the globe.
Read MoreIf there is one question that is asked by Chief People Officers and other senior HR executives more than any other about people analytics, it is “what are the best doing”? Over the last three years, Insight222® has researched this in detail in our annual People Analytics Trends report.
Read MoreEvery team and department within a business has a core set of roles and capabilities that contribute to the organisation's overall success. The structure, processes, and operating model within the function are all of the utmost importance. Each role serves a distinct purpose, but together, they form a cohesive system that turns data into impact. But what roles support these capabilities, and why are they critical to building a transformative people analytics team?
Read MoreKnown for their technical and analytical skills, the people analytics function is often viewed as the "data scientists" of HR (which they are). They are often seen as the number crunchers, extracting insights from large amounts of data to inform the people and business strategy. And yes, that is an integral part of their role. However, being effective in people analytics is about more than just technical skills.
Read MoreSince 2020, Insight222 has conducted the largest study each year in the field of people analytics, culminating in the publication of our annual People Analytics Trends Report. Each year our study has grown – and 2024 is no exception!
Read MoreThe concept of culture varies depending on who you ask, but one thing remains true—organisational culture is a key factor in any company's success and sustainability.
Read MoreAn ongoing struggle for people analytics is the translation of insights into impactful actions. As Piyush Mathur put it on the Digital HR Leaders Podcast: insight without action is just overhead. The imperative to demonstrate impact is becoming urgent, because people analytics teams have received significant investments in the past several years, often growing while the rest of HR stagnated or contracted. Making recommendations is not sufficient; impact is created through action.
Read MoreNo matter what industry vertical you are in or what role in HR or people analytics you hold in a company, everything you do at work is to solve the pressing issues of your organisation. But are we solving these issues the best that we possibly can? Are we really focusing on what is essential? More importantly, are we taking a holistic view of the evidence around us?
Read MoreTwo of the key findings from the Insight222 People Analytics Trends Report for 2023 are: influence, developing relationships with C-suite and senior stakeholders is essential to deliver on key business priorities and value, measuring and delivering value, from people analytics efforts, is key for the impact of the function. Given the importance of these two topics for the field of people analytics, Influence and Value were the key themes for the Insight222 Peer Meeting in London.
Read MoreAs the economic climate continues to shift and technological advancements reshape industries, people analytics has become an essential tool for businesses to stay competitive and make informed decisions. Our Insight222 People Analytics Trends 2023 research: “Investing to Deliver Value: A New Model for People Analytics” is a testament to this, revealing that from 2020 - 2023, people analytics has grown by 43%, with 51% of the organisations surveyed admitting to increasing their team size in the next 18-24 months.
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