People Analytics

Sarah is the Talent Experience Partner at Pega, a publicly-traded software company where she is responsible for the company's recognition program.   She's convinced that everyone can be a culture champion within their organization, it just often takes someone to be that spark for positive change. On this episode of People Analytics, Sean and Sarah discuss 

• Creating a healthy and productive environment for your team 
• The importance of driving culture at every level, and what it means to be a banana instead of an orange 
• The value of recognition in cultivating a positive employee experience 
• How to get started with programs to improve the employee experience 
• Considering individual employee journeys

Resources:

• VentureFizz - https://venturefizz.com/
• LifeLabsLearning - https://lifelabslearning.com/
• SHIFT - https://www.shiftthework.com/
• Reward Gateway - https://www.rewardgateway.com/
• Build It Book - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/35249665-build-it

Follow Leaders In The Space:

• Katie Burke - Chief People Officer at Hubspot - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-burke-965767a
• Christina Luconi - Chief People Officer at Rapid7 - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peopleinnovator/

Connecting with Sarah

• Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssalbu/
• Connect with Sarah on Twitter - https://twitter.com/sarahsalbu
• Connect with Sarah over Email - [email protected]

Libby manages global HR & Talent at Digital Shadows, a company specializing in Digital Risk Protection. She joined Digital Shadows in 2015 as their first People/HR hire and has built out their talent functions across London, the US, Singapore & Germany.  Here are some of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of People Analytics:

• Remaining connect with your team and staying aligned
  
  
• Celebrating the wins together and encouraging friendly competition
  
  
• Celebrate that which makes each of your teams unique
  
  
• Gaining clarity around what you can control as an HR professional
  
  

Resources

• Digital Shadow’s Careers Page
• Digital Shadow’s Blog
• WorkLife Podcast with Adam Grant
• LifeLabs Learning
• The Pomodoro Technique
• Profit from the Positive by Margret Greenberg & Senia Maymin (Book)
   

Connecting with Libby

• Connect with Libby on LinkedIn

Netta is the founder of Holistic Inclusion Consulting that offers Global Diversity Consulting. Forbes listed her as one of the top 7 most impactful anti-racism educators in the world. She is also the co-founder of the Dipper tech platform; guiding professionals of color to a better workplace one review at a time. Her previous role was as the Vice President of Global Inclusion at IAC.  Here are only a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of the People Analytics podcast.

• Why power and impact are what really matters
  
  
• How to champion ‘bold allyship’
  
  
• Eradicating microaggressions from the workplace
  
  
• Giving your diverse workforce a voice in strategic decision making
  
  
• Identifying opportunities to include underrepresented groups
  
  

Resources

• Dipper
• Anti-Racism Book Recommendations
• A Short Reading List for Radicalizing Your Parents
   

Connecting with Netta

• Connect with Netta on LinkedIn
• NettaJenkins.com

Andii is Talent Acquisition leader.  She has been the Sr Director of TA for multiple tech companies and also been through a few acquisitions.  On this episode of the People Analytics podcast, we’ll talk to Andii about how the compensation equation is likely to change for companies and candidates due to the changes presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.  Here’s a list of some of the topics we’ll discuss with Andii in this episode.

• How companies need to rethink their cost of living adjustment policies
  
  
• Companies need to figure out their remote work model yesterday
  
  
• Why being transparent with candidates is beneficial now more than ever
  
  
• What to do if you had to hit the brakes on hiring because of the pandemic
  
  

Resources

• Read Andii’s articles published on LinkedIn
   

Connecting with Andii

• Connect with Andii on LinkedIn
• Follow Andii on Twitter

Jen Paxton is the VP of People and Talent at Privy.  She has become an expert in managing hyper growth as she has helped several companies more than double in size including her current role at Privy.  Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of People Analytics.

• Keeping your strategic vision in focus through a hyper growth phase
  
  
• Sticking to your process, keeping an eye on the funnel and how to divide and conquer
  
  
• Managing expectations and asking for help the right way
  
  
• The hidden power of the career ladder and how it can be your best friend
  
  

Resources

• Privy Website (they’re hiring!)
  
  

Connecting with Jen

• Connect with Jen on LinkedIn
   
• Follow Privy on Twitter

Michael is the Founder and CEO of PAIRIN.  PAIRIN uses friendly science to personalize career exploration, professional development and hiring.  As the CEO of PAIRIN, Michael and his team have been voted one of the "50 Coolest New Businesses in America" by Business Insider and won the peer vote for the best investment in the Village Capital accelerator.  On this episode of the People Analytics podcast, here are some of the things that Michael and I will discuss.

• Understanding the type of culture you want to create at your organization
  
  
• What your employee’s families have to do with your company’s culture
  
  
• Why you need to ‘bottom up’ your company’s values
  
  
• Conducting a successful company values exercise for your organization
  
  

Resources

• The PAIRIN Imperatives Guidebook
  
  
• The PAIRIN Resources Page
  
  
• Go Innovation
  
  
• Dare to Lead
   

Connecting with Michael

• Email Michael at [email protected]
  
  

Michelle is the Head of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition at DesignPoint Solutions.  In this episode, we will talk about how DesignPoint identified their core value and successfully applied them to their hiring practices.  Listen as Michelle describes for us how DesignPoint has built an effective process to hire for culture fit.  We’ll discuss everything from uncovering your company DNA, hiring for culture fit, fun Fridays, wellness Wednesdays and much more.

Resources

• Book - Traction by Gino Wickman
  
  

Getting in Touch with Michelle

• Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn
• Email Michelle at [email protected]
• Visit the DesignPoint website

The global pandemic has disrupted the workforce in countless ways.  Reggie joins us to share tips on how to effectively continue managing your workforce through a crisis.  In this episode, we’ll discuss what to do about staying true to your long-term goals as demand for your product or service changes dramatically, how to keep your team on track, blocking out the noise to stay focused and much more.

Resources

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Getting in Touch with Reggie

• Visit Agora on the web
• Connect with Reggie on LinkedIn
• Email Reggie at [email protected]

Annissa is the Principal at loglab.  In this episode, we will look at the Covid-19 crisis from a different angle.  Listen as Annissa describes for us all of the various silver linings from this crisis.  We’ll discuss everything from increasing authenticity, the latest on balancing work and life, how the workforce and work environment will likely change for the better and much more.

Resources

• Brene Brown’s Podcast - Unlocking Us - https://brenebrown.com/podcast/introducing-unlocking-us/
• Ask Annissa! - loglab’s blog - https://www.theloglab.net/blog
  
  

Connecting with Annissa

• Anyone with a people need should reach out to Annissa
• Check loglab out on the web - https://www.theloglab.net/
• Connect with Annissa on LinkedIn
• Follow Annissa on Twitter - https://twitter.com/annissad

Erin Linkins is the Director of Human Resources at Kanopi Studios.  Erin is an expert in effective HR operations for remote teams.  Her current team at Kanopi is 100% virtual.  Listen to the insights she provides on what you can do today to ensure your HR operation is managed effectively for a fully remote team.  We’ll discuss topics from arming your team with the proper tools, managing expectations for those transitioning from the office to virtual, making sure you’re not focusing on just work, monitoring the mental health of your team and more.

Resources

• Join your local SHRM chapter - https://www.shrm.org/
• Dare to Lead by Berne Brown - https://tinyurl.com/vxl5j99

Getting in touch with Erin

• Connect with Erin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinlinkins/
• Email Erin your questions at [email protected]