Using People Analytics to Create Culture and Make Work More Human

Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed

Guest: Meisha-ann Martin, PhD., VP, People Research, Workhuman

Summary

In this episode of the HR Happy Hour Show, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed discuss how People Analytics and rich recognition data can help leaders create culture, improve workplaces, and drive positive business outcomes with Dr. Meisha-ann Martin, VP, People Research at Workhuman.

On the show we talked about Meisha-ann's journey to People Research, how asking the right questions is key to understanding people data, how the emergence of new AI tools can help us make workplaces even more human. Additionally, Meisha-ann shared some ideas on how to make employee surveys more valuable, actionable, and meaningful for employees as well as leaders.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Sponsor thanks

1:20 Introduction to People Analytics and Recognition

02:54 Dr. Misha Ann Martin's Journey and Insights

09:41 The Role of Recognition in Workplace Culture

15:53 AI's Impact on Human Connection

20:08 Evolving Data Usage in HR

24:23 The Nirvana Approach to HR Strategy

28:44 Feedback Mechanisms and Continuous Listening

32:01 Two-Way Feedback and Empowering Employees

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The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman.

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