People Analytics at a Crossroads: Strategy, Ethics, and the Future of HR

People analytics is increasingly central to modern HR strategies, but its integration raises important questions about its role and ethical implications. This 35-minute panel features insights from leaders in the field who will discuss whether people analytics should be integrated within HR to drive strategy and execution or operate as an independent function to provide broader organisational insights. The discussion will also address the ethical concerns surrounding data privacy and business insight, as well as the balance between data-driven and human-centric approaches in decision-making. Panellists will provide diverse perspectives, drawing on their experiences at NASA, Pinterest, Expedia, TalentNeuron, and Insight222.

• Strategic alignment of people analytics within HR versus independent function
• Balancing data-driven insights with human-centric decision-making
• Ethical considerations in the use of employee data
• Predictive versus prescriptive analytics in workforce strategy
• The impact of AI on HR functions.

• Understand the pros and cons of integrating people analytics within HR versus as an independent function
• Explore ethical dilemmas in people analytics, focusing on data privacy versus business insight
• Gain insights into the future role of AI in augmenting HR capabilities and decision-making
• Learn how predictive and prescriptive analytics can shape workforce strategies.