We’ve gone from not having enough data… to being completely overwhelmed by it.

In this episode of The Shift, we sit down with Enpei Lam, people analytics expert and founder of TalentAINow, to unpack why so many HR leaders feel stuck when it comes to data—and what to do about it.

The problem isn’t access. It’s clarity.

Enpei challenges the idea that HR and data are at odds, reframing data as a tool to better care for people—not replace the human element. We explore what it looks like to move beyond surface-level metrics and into true root cause analysis, how to connect people data with real business outcomes, and why the future of HR isn’t more reports—it’s better questions. 

We also get into:

• Why “too much data” is the new excuse holding HR back
  
• How to turn messy, disconnected data into actionable insight
  
• The power of small experiments over big, slow initiatives
  
• How even a team of one can use data to influence business strategy
  
• Why AI and modern tools are making people analytics more accessible than ever
  

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by data—or unsure where to start—this conversation will shift how you think about what’s possible.

Follow Enpei on LinkedIn for more insights:   / enpei-lam