In this special episode, co-hosts Ron Landis and Jennifer Miller discuss what's on the horizon for the field of people analytics in 2022. They first set the backdrop by discussing recent events, including the impact of the ongoing pandemic and recent exodus of people from the workforce. Next, they discuss what to watch for in people analytic for 2022.   

In this episode, we had conversations around these questions:  

• How does the ongoing pandemic contribute to changes in the field of people analytics?  
• What impact will the 'Great Resignation' have on people analytics?  
• What trends can we look forward to in 2022?  

Key Takeaways:  

• There have been several changes in the business landscape in 2021 that contribute to the trends we will see in people analytics. First, companies transitioned to new ways of working. Some went completely remote while others tried a hybrid approach by reopening the office. The pandemic and ongoing variants of COVID-19 continue to challenge ways in which work gets done. Towards the end of 2021, another challenge presented itself with The Great Resignation. While the Great Resignation is not impacting all industries, it will have a last impacting in the broader world of work.  
• Ron and Jennifer identify and discuss four people analytics trends for 2022. First, data-driven decision making will continue to be in the spotlight. Second, there will be a greater emphasis and focus on defining and assessing the employee experience. Third, there will be continued focus on measuring diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Finally, the unknowns of work environments will continue to challenge people analytic functions. 

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