hr data

HR is an ecosystem of technology, and you have to treat it as such. In this episode I have Dino back in the studio along with our guest Stacey Harris. Stacey is Chief Research Officer, and a Managing Partner for Sapient Insights Group, a Research and Consulting firm focused on helping clients use data and insights. She also oversees the esteemed Annual HR Systems Survey and White Paper, now in its 23rd year. Stacey was recently listed in HR Executive Magazines Top 100 HR Tech Influencers list. 

Let’s dive right in and learn more from Stacey about the State of HR Tech in the World Today.

[00:01 - 04:03] Opening Segment

• We introduce Stacey Harris 
• Some background on Stacey

[04:04 - 13:37] The State of HR Tech in the World Today

• Stacey’s observations on today’s tech themes
• The ecosystem of HR
• Navigating the ‘shiny object syndrome’ - the importance of process and function 
• No two ecosystems are alike 

[13:38 - 30:13] Guiding a Company as They Embark on New Technology

• Stacey gives examples and advice on guiding organizations
• Being clear on systems and what they need to achieve 
• 80% vs. 20%  

[30:14 - 33:18] Closing Segment

• Summary of our conversation 
• Final Words

Tweetable Quotes:

• “HR is an ecosystem of technology, and you have to treat it as such.” - Stacey Harris
• “We often forget that the experience that the end user has doesn’t start and end on their watch, or the screen on their computer, or on their phone. It begins and ends with the data and whether or not it’s right.” - Stacey Harris
• “In the market we’re in today, 80% of the systems do about 80% of the same things… It’s that 20% that makes a difference as to whether or not that HR technology is adopted.” - Stacey Harris

Resources Mentioned: 

●      Stacey Harris HR Systems Survey

●      Meet the HR Tech Speakers: Stacey Harris

Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn.  Check out https://sapientinsights.com/ to learn more data insights that solve business problems.

Connect with Dino on LinkedIn.

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To share with us the power and importance of HR Data we have Heidi Wallman with us. Heidi is the Corporate People Systems Director at Canyon Ranch. She specializes in analysis, metrics and reports involving people data to support and continually improve operations of the People Services Department in selecting & retaining a world class workforce in supporting the mission of Canyon Ranch. Her truest passions lie at the heart of HR Analytics, and being able to provide meaningful metrics to colleagues within the company. 

Without further ado, why don’t we jump right in and learn how Heidi uses and manages data to… ‘Prove them Wrong.’ 

 
[00:01 - 02:37] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know Heidi Wallman
• Heidi talks about her interests in HR 

[02:38 - 07:11] Managing 1,400 Employees Across 4 Properties

• Allowing employees self-service - 94% utilization
• Heidi’s tips to drive utilization
•  Taking ownership of the data; Heidi’s experiences 

[07:12 - 11:31] HR Metrics that Drive Business Decisions

• Heidi talks about knowing your measurements 
• Getting managers involved in the decision making process 
• Other metrics that have resonance 

[11:32 - 14:15] How to, “Prove Them Wrong” 

• Heidi talks about what she means by this phrase 
• Challenging the perceptions and assumptions with data 
• Dealing with push back 

[14:16 - 16:48] Closing Segment

• Summary of our conversation 
• Thinking of HR as an art and using the data 
• Final Words

Resources Mentioned: 

• Talent Finders

 Tweetable Quotes:

 “What gets measured gets managed. If you don’t know what your measurements are you’re now going to know where you stand or how you can make and track improvements.” - Heidi Wallman

 “Once we drill down into the data, and provide them with actual detailed data, we can prove them wrong.” - Heidi Wallman

 Connect with Heidi on LinkedIn. Visit https://www.canyonranch.com to learn more.

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Connect with me: 

LinkedIn

 Twitter

Email: david@turetskyconsulting.com

This show is brought to you by Turetsky Consulting LLC, our company providing business consulting on Analytics, HR Processes, and Rewards with a focus on getting answers that organizations need by demystifying People Analytics.  

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