Insights Shaping HR in 2024 from the Digital HR Leaders Podcast

Stay ahead in the dynamic field of HR by tuning into the Digital HR Leaders podcast, where David Green, alongside industry experts such as Diane Gherson, Dave Ulrich and many others share key insights on how the field is evolving. In this blog we reflect back on the discussions we’ve had over the last year and pull out some of the key themes we covered. The discussions revolved around transitioning to skills-based talent approaches, HR's role in ensuring stability amidst uncertainty, and bridging the gap between employer and employee needs. Furthermore, essential HR skills for the future are emphasised, such as business acumen and data-driven decision-making, along with the evolving role of HR in aligning strategies with business outcomes.

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Top 10 HR and People Analytics Themes of 2023

As we near the end of another successful year here at Insight222, we want to reflect on the top themes that have emerged in our content. From data-driven insights to real-world examples, our team has worked meticulously to deliver informative and persuasive articles that aim to enhance the HR and people analytics function. And we have seen some exciting changes and advancements in the field this year.

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The Role of Data and HR Analytics In Workforce Planning

Workforce planning has emerged as the prevailing trend of the year (or post-COVID-19 era) as organisations strive to leverage their potential in navigating the complexities of the current economic uncertainty. However, despite the hype, many of these organisations are grappling with the terminology associated with this practice. Skills, knowledge, behaviours, and competencies are frequently used interchangeably. However, it's important to note that they hold distinct meanings within workforce planning.

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Democratising Strategic Workforce Planning for Organisational Agility 

As businesses grapple with economic uncertainties and the rapid pace of technological change, the need for agility in workforce planning has become more pertinent than ever. This is where strategic workforce planning (SWP) emerges as a beacon of light for organisations looking to navigate these evolving challenges and build a competitive advantage.

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How to Influence Your Business and Drive Value with People Analytics

During November, people analytics leaders and practitioners from 18 large, global organisations, many of them household names, met in Copenhagen for the final Insight222 Peer Meeting of 2023. Insight222 Peer Meetings are different to any other people analytics conference! These events are exclusively for clients of the Insight222 People Analytics Program®. There are no vendors present and no parts of the meeting are recorded.

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The Importance of Ethics in People Analytics for Leading Companies

The Insight222 People Analytics Trends Report for 2023 explores the eight characteristics of Leading Companies in People Analytics. Leading Companies in People Analytics are those that invest, measure, and scale their work to have the greatest impact across the enterprise. They focus on the most important business priorities, ensuring their investments provide a return, and deliver value at scale.

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How to Measure the Value of People Analytics

If you are reading this blog, you are probably already working with HR data-driven analytics in your organisation. After all, people analytics is a growing trend, and our research here at Insight222 proves that year after year, more companies are investing in this field to gain valuable insights into their workforces.

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How to Optimise Your People Analytics Team Size?

Over the past three years, our team has conducted extensive research on the topic of people analytics teams. Each year, we investigate the optimal size of a people analytics team ratio in leading corporations, and through our research, we have gathered valuable insights and data that shed light on the most effective operating model for people analytics teams.

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Unlocking the Power of Deductive Statistics in People Analytics

Effective human resource measurement is critical for organisations to make informed decisions, optimise their workforce, and drive overall success. While direct questioning has been a prevalent method for assessing employees and gathering data, deductive reasoning offers several advantages that make it a better instrument for human resource measurement. In this article Michael explores how you can unlock the power of deductive statistics to drive greater business outcomes.

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