People Analytics Expert, Paul Rubenstein spent his career doing three things - linking business strategy to talent strategy, helping organizations find competitive advantage through the human resources function, and creating profitable lasting relationships with clients as a consultant and outsourcer. He’s a man who is passionate about using science and data to make better talent decisions. Paul is also a ‘recovering Consultant,’ First-Time Chief People Officer with Visier, and ‘People Analytics Evangelist.’
Let’s dive into today’s topic with Paul and look at how a CHRO should be just as hands-on with People Analytics as a CFO is with Financial Analysis, and how it can positively impact a business.
[00:01 - 05:59] Opening Segment
- I introduce Paul Rubenstein
- Paul talks about his background and his work with Visier
[06:00 - 16:21] What a CHRO Does with People Analytics
- Paul talks about the CHRO helping guide decision making through analytics
- Taking on a richer understanding of how everything impacts results
- CHRO on sharing data with the business
[16:22 - 28:08] Deep Dive into How People Analytics REALLY Works Today
- Paul talks about the factors within a business that the CHRO can impact
- Tying in outcomes and exposing issues within the business - the diversity example
- How the CHRO can become the solution
[28:09 - 38:23] Why Organizations Struggle with People Analytics and What to Do
- The struggles of organizations with their people and customers
- Becoming helpless to AI
- The solutions around feedback, practical AI, and other HR tech
[38:24 - 40:48] Closing Segment
- Summary of our conversation
- Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
- “So many small decisions happen so far from the C-Suite… Using analytics and putting them in front of people to help guide those decisions, that’s the key… That’s what the CHRO needs to do.” - Paul Rubenstein
- “The narrower the view the narrower the strategic lever you pull, the wider the view the more options you find yourself with, and the more impact you can have.” - Paul Rubenstein
- “This data is front and center so that you understand how your single moment and your decision connects to the longer arc strategy.” - Paul Rubenstein
Connect with Paul on LinkedIn. Check out https://www.visier.com/ and join in on some ‘fire-side’ chats.
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Email: david@turetskyconsulting.com
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