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In our latest episode of Reimagining HR, we dive into the transformative power of data-informed decisions in HR. Join us as we chat with Richard Rosenow, a leading expert in people analytics, to uncover how this cutting-edge field is revolutionising HR and People functions. Learn how to balance technological advancements with maintaining the human touch in your HR strategy.

Richard shares practical steps for HR teams to start embracing people analytics, overcoming resistance to new tools, and building confidence in implementing change. Discover the impact of human context in data, the critical flow from strategy to data, and how integrating analytics can enhance agility and decision-making across your organisation.

If you’re curious about driving data-informed decisions in your workplace, this episode is for you!

Today, I chat with people analytics expert Richard Rosenow about how this field is revolutionising HR, but how people will always remain at the core of HR.

At a time when technology is advancing so quickly, this episode covers addressing resistance to new technologies, being more agile and how confidence is the key to implementing change.

I’d love to know how data is being used in your workplace and what your barriers are to implementing new technologies. Continue the conversation over on LinkedIn.

In this episode we cover:

  • HR context is powerful in data
  • What people analytics are
  • Community, function and the act
  • Everyone’s role involves analytics
  • Fear of digitisation
  • Finding ways to use technology to listen at scale
  • Knowing where to start in an evolving space
  • How ready are we for AI and machine learning?
  • Leveraging people analytics networks to gain knowledge
  • Understanding that data is the core issue
  • Using generative AI to clean data
  • The flow from strategy to data is critical
  • Wrapping a human process in data
  • How data helps/hinders when trying to be more agile
  • You can’t automate until you standardise
  • Selling analytics to people who are resisting
  • Confidence in decision-making is the key
  • Analytics let us look across the entire landscape
  • Technology is on our side
  • Getting back to our core roots of supporting humans.

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From successes to setbacks, she’ll navigate it all as we strive for happy and healthy people and workplaces. Reimagining HR is your shortcut to meaningful insights and strategies that truly make a difference.

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More about Richard Rosenow

Richard Rosenow is a leading expert in people analytics with a broad track record of experiences across companies such as GE, Facebook, Uber, Nike, and Argo AI. His industry knowledge and expertise in the field have enabled him to design and implement innovative solutions and have established him as a thought leader in this space. 

With a passion for empowering HR professionals, Richard is dedicated to sharing his experiences and lowering the barriers to entry for those looking to learn more about people analytics. As the Vice President of People Analytics Strategy at One Model, Richard is tasked with sharing best practices, developing People Analytics communities, and creating cutting-edge research that supports HR and People Analytics leaders. He is committed to staying at the forefront of industry developments and actively participates in the People Analytics community by attending and promoting meetups, broadcasting open roles in People Analytics, and sharing his insights on the field.

 

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