Proactive Nudging: Driving Action with Real-Time People Analytics

How EY’s nudging engine integrates PowerBI and Teams for impact
Alexander Locher, EY
Alexander Locher
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM

Many organisations struggle to translate analytics into timely action. EY’s nudging engine, developed with Microsoft, addresses this challenge by integrating real-time monitoring with proactive notifications. Using PowerBI to track key business metrics, the system detects anomalies and automatically sends a Teams message to relevant stakeholders. This session showcases how the nudging engine transforms decision-making by moving organisations from passive reporting to proactive response. Alexander Locher will share insights on its development, business impact, and the role of behavioural nudges in people analytics. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how automated interventions can enhance analytics adoption and business performance.

This session will explore
  • How the nudging engine integrates with PowerBI and Microsoft Teams
  • The role of behavioural nudges in data-driven decision-making
  • Business impact: improved responsiveness and analytics adoption
  • Lessons from EY’s collaboration with Microsoft
  • Implementation challenges and scalability considerations.
Learning outcomes
  • Understand how real-time nudging enhances people analytics effectiveness
  • Learn how PowerBI and Teams can drive proactive business action
  • Gain insights into designing behavioural nudges for decision-makers
  • Explore the impact of timely interventions on workforce performance
  • Identify key challenges and best practices for implementation.