In a recent report by TI People and FOUNT Global, Inc, “The Big, Bad State of EX”, 70% of the respondents reported that their organisation's Employee Experience (EX) data is inadequate for their needs. Another finding was that HR professionals take too much responsibility for EX, with 76% of EX professionals responding to the survey saying they are primarily accountable for the quality of EX at their organisations, while business leaders and managers are the #1 influencers of EX in their company.

I was delighted to sit down recently with Jennifer Sigler, FOUNT’s research director and the main author of The Big, Bad State of EX report, for a discussion on the issues identified in the study in relation to people data for this executive article.

What Does HR Analytics Tell us About CSR?

Over the past few years, we have seen seismic shifts in the demands of the modern workplace, with consumers and employees increasingly expecting companies to be more socially and environmentally responsible and focus on CSR strategies. The tragic death of George Floyd in May 2020 sparked a global movement for DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging), prompting organisations to make genuine commitments to anti-racism more than ever before. And the emergence of COVID-19, back in March 2020, has seen organisations transition to remote and hybrid working at an unprecedented scale.

People AnalyticsJasmine PanayidesFebruary 9, 2023HR, CSR, People Analytics, Ethics, Diversity, DEIBComment

How ONA and Leadership Development Can Support Businesses in a Recession

The increased demand for and use of ONA and collaboration analytics technologies has seen a number of technology firms establish themselves in the field. One of these companies is Cognitive Talent Solutions, so I was delighted to catch up recently with their CEO and co-founder Francisco Marin to reflect on the current economic headwinds and discuss how ONA can be applied to leadership development to support organisations during a recession.

How to Improve your Skills in Storytelling with Data

Understanding the principles of data storytelling is key to ensuring that any analysis or insights you generate are communicated effectively to your audience or stakeholders, so that they understand your recommendations and take action. In this article Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic outlines three important tips to really help you create compelling stories that drive actionable outcomes.

People AnalyticsManpreet RandhawaFebruary 2, 2023HR Data, Data Storytelling, Data-driven HR, Digital HR LeadersComment

How is AI Changing the HR Analytics Landscape?

Are you reading this article on your phone, tablet, or computer? If so, you probably only think about AI - artificial intelligence - being a part of your everyday life. AI is changing virtually every aspect of our lives, from how we communicate to how we shop, travel and more. We ask Alexa to play our favourite songs or Google to search for the answer to a question and AI powers these technologies.

People AnalyticsJasmine PanayidesJanuary 26, 2023People Analytics, AI, HR Tech, Recruitment, Employee ExperienceComment

How is Predictive Analytics Shaping the Future of HR?

If we look back at the history of HR, we can see that the field has come a long way. From the 19th century, the Industrial Revolution era, when HR was primarily focused on administrative and clerical tasks, to the present day, where HR is an integral part of the strategic business planning process - the field has seen significant advancements.

Making Inclusion Work While Closing Critical Skill Gaps

I recently caught up with Ralf Buechsenschuss, until recently Global Head of Organisational Design, People Analytics and Digitalisation at Zurich Insurance, and now Employee Experience Executive at Microsoft. Ralf shared with me a case study of how during this time at Zurich Insurance, he tapped into a pool of people on the autistic spectrum to close a skills gap on the people analytics team in order to complete an important project. Ralf kindly agreed to share the story with readers of the myHRfuture blog.

9 Skills HR Professionals Need to Succeed in the Digital Age

The world of HR is changing as the digital age is advancing. And HR professionals need to provide value for their organisations so their businesses can stay competitive. But to accomplish this, they should have the right skills. Because without the right skills, HR professionals can be left behind and unable to implement the new changes that would help their organisations grow. Discover the 9 skills HR needs to succeed in the digital age!

People Analytics, Digital HRManpreet RandhawaJanuary 18, 2023HR Strategy, Upskilling, HR Skills of the Future, Skill ManagementComment

Six Ways to Put HR Trends and Predictions Into Practice in 2023

2023 is officially here! And with each New Year, comes a whole host of exciting HR trends and predictions. These include trends and predictions that may have been rolled over from the previous year, or brand new ones that may take the HR and people analytics world by storm. And each year we recap on the successes and failures of the past twelve months, and look ahead to the new opportunities that await us. But this year feels particularly momentous, as the world faces a complex set of challenges, including economic downturns, skyrocketing cost-of-living, and a widening skills gap.

How Will The Metaverse Change HR?

Who would have thought that in 2023 we could put on a virtual headset and enter a completely virtual world? OK, while we aren't entirely there (yet), this is exactly what we can look forward to in the near future. With the rise of the metaverse, and more than £120 billion being invested in building out the capabilities of this virtual reality, it is clear that this technology will change how we view the world forever.