Episode 195: How Cardinal Health Transformed Their People Analytics Function (Interview with Erin Gerbec)

HR practices are rapidly evolving. To support these practices, the creation of a new operating model for people analytics is essential. Erin Gerbec, Director of People Analytics at Cardinal Health, discusses revolutionising people analytics. Erin shares her journey of transforming her team into a high-functioning, consultative unit, emphasising the importance of standardising reporting, training, and leveraging technology.

Read More
Episode 194: Painting the Future of HR with AI, Analytics and Curiosity (Interview with Armand Sohet)

In an era where technology is advancing at a breakneck speed, the potential of AI to revolutionise HR and people analytics is undeniable. Yet, the challenge for HR leaders lies is how they can effectively harness these innovations to drive real value for their organisations. How can they keep pace with the rapid advancements and ensure that AI is delivering tangible benefits?  

Read More
Episode 192: Navigating the Future of Work: AI, Skills, and Trust in the Modern Workforce (Interview with Kate Bravery and Ilya Bonic)

Driven by recent technological advancements and shifting workforce dynamics, the future of work is changing at an unprecedented pace. For Kate Bravery, Global Leader of Advisory Solutions & Insights, and Ilya Bonic, Head of Strategy and Career Business Leader at Mercer, this means adopting innovative strategies to navigate these changes effectively. As such, the dynamic duo have paired up to put these actions through their book, "Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age." 

Read More
Episode 190: Understanding the Build vs Buy Dilemma in HR Tech (Interview with Craig Starbuck)

As the world of HR and people analytics evolves, how can we best leverage the tools, insights, and technologies available to us?  In this thought-provoking episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, David Green sits down with Craig Starbuck, Head of People Analytics at Roku, to explore the critical decision every HR leader faces: should you build your analytics capabilities in-house or buy them from external providers? 

Read More
Episode 189: How LEGO Integrates People, Places and Culture (Interview with Loren Shuster)

We all know the world of HR is changing. With the introduction of new technologies and a shift toward more holistic approaches to employee experiences, the traditional boundaries of human resources are rapidly evolving. So, what does modern HR look like today?  At LEGO, it looks like a groundbreaking HR model they call "People, Places, and Culture.  

Read More
Episode 188: How to Use Passive Data to Enhance Manager Effectiveness (an interview with Catherine Coppinger)

What constitutes to an effective manager today? Worklytics research found that the role of the manager has changed exponentially since the pre-pandemic. With the rise of hybrid models and distributed teams, greater employee expectations, and the need to integrate new technologies – these significance shifts in the workplace are all making the role of managers more complex.

Read More
Episode 187: Mastering Storytelling for HR Transformation (Interview with Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic)

Creating a data-driven HR function isn’t just about number crunching. It is the ability to turn these insights into stories that captivate, persuade, and inspire action. In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, David Green sits down with Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, for a deeply insightful conversation on the transformative power of storytelling in the context of HR data and analytics.

Read More
Episode 186: How IBM Uses AI to Transform Their HR Strategies (Interview with Nickle LaMoreaux)

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, David Green is joined by Nickle LaMoreaux, Chief Human Resources Officer at IBM, to explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HR. With a spotlight on IBM’s pioneering work in integrating AI into HR practices, Nickle shares her invaluable insights into how AI is revolutionising the way we think about talent management, employee engagement, and predictive analytics.

Read More
Episode 185: Actionable People Analytics Strategies to Influence Senior Leadership (an interview with Louise Millar and Olivia Edwards)

How can people analytics enhance the strategic influence of HR? In today’s episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, we will be exploring that exact question, through the lens of start-up financial services organisation, Chetwood Financial. Having only been on their people analytics journey for a year now, Louise Millar, People Director, and Olivia Edwards, Colleague Engagement Lead have seen a remarkable shift in the perception of HR by the overall business.

Read More
Episode 184: What is Evidence Based HR and Why is it Important? (An Interview With Rob Briner)

As HR is increasingly becoming a strategic partner in driving organisational success, the call for evidence-based practice (EBP) is louder than ever. But what exactly does it mean to adopt an evidence-based approach? How can it transform how we attract, develop, and retain talent? And how is it different from people analytics? In this episode Rob Briner underscores the simplicity yet profound impact of integrating data, scientific research, stakeholder insights, and professional expertise to improve HR effectiveness.

Read More
Episode 183: How to Prove the ROI of a Positive Company Culture (an interview with Didier Elzinga)

In an era where the financial justification for HR initiatives are scrutinised more than ever, proving the ROI of culture and employee engagement initiatives is a critical challenge that many HR leaders are facing. However, demonstrating the financial impact of these initiatives is essential if we are to achieve board buy-in and ensure the sustainability of organisational culture in times of change and economic uncertainty.

Read More
Episode 182: How to Embrace Long-Term Thinking in HR Leadership (an interview with Dorie Clark)

Do you struggle to be proactive with your long term goals? Are you constantly putting out fires, with no time to strategise for the long game? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, host David Green sits down with Dorie Clark, a distinguished professor at Columbia Business School, successful entrepreneur, and author of the influential book, "The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World."

Read More
Episode 181: Microsoft's Key to Strategic Workforce Planning Success (Interview with Becky Thielen

In the face of unprecedented changes in the world of work, driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting work models, and the global economy's volatility, strategic workforce planning has never been more critical. What can we learn from global tech giant, Microsoft, who has been leading the way in navigating these turbulent waters?

Read More
Episode 180: Achieving AI & Human Synergy in Data-Driven HR (Interview with Bernard Marr)

As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, the future of HR and its people strategies are going to be data-driven. However, as we navigate through this digital transformation, finding the optimal equilibrium between human intervention and AI automation within HR processes is key if we are to effectively harness the potential of these technological advancements.

Read More
Episode 179: How to Overcome AI Adoption Challenges in HR (Interview with Eric Siegel)

Despite an abundance of research highlighting the importance of AI in enhancing HR processes, the vast majority of organisations are still at the earliest stages of adoption. Even among those that have already implemented AI in HR, many are using it only for one or two niche applications. This is largely due to the perceived complexity and high costs associated with implementing AI technologies.

Read More
Episode 178: How to Bridge the Gap Between Customer and Employee Experience (Interview with Kaz Hassan & Luke Farrugia)

As HR professionals and leaders, if we want to start taking a more strategic approach that will elevate the business impact HR has, we need to evolve from being process-focused to becoming strategic partners. This means taking ownership of people data and insights, and using them to drive decisions that have a real impact on the business.

Read More
Episode 176: HR in 2024: The Impact of People Analytics, AI & ML (Interview with Dawn Klinghoffer, Jeremy Shapiro, and Thomas Rasmussen)

Joined by Dawn Klinghoffer, Global Head of People Analytics at Microsoft and a Board Advisor at Insight 222, Jeremy Shapiro, Global Head of Workforce analytics at Merck & Co, and Thomas Rasmussen, VP of Organisational Development and Learning at Shell, David and his esteemed guests will be shining the spotlight on the future of people analytics (rather than solely on HR) in 2024 and beyond.

Read More