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    Navigating People Analytics Careers (Virtual Meetup Archive)

    Level up your career with a "Navigating People Analytics Careers" Virtual Meetup.

    This informative series, hosted by Northwestern Workforce Science Project and our very own Richard Rosenow, brings together People Analytics professionals at every stage of their journey to uncover the secrets of success.

    Join us as industry experts share how they've crafted their careers and reveal what they seek when bringing new talent into their teams. It's your opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with fellow enthusiasts, and propel your career to new heights!

    New: February Event with James Fenlon (Wise)

    Join Richard Rosenow, Deborah Weiss, and James Fenlon as they explore how People Analytics is shaping workforce decisions at Wise. This session will focus on the expanding role of analytics in talent strategy, the skills Wise looks for when hiring, and how data-driven insights are driving real business impact.

    James will share insights on scaling People Analytics in a global organization, emerging trends in the field, and how professionals can grow their careers in this space. Whether you're starting in People Analytics or looking to lead in the field, this conversation will provide practical takeaways for making a bigger impact with data.

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    February Event with Emma Crockett

    In this TALREOS webinar, Emma Crockett from Atlassian shares her career journey from CLC metrics and Infohrm to Meta and Atlassian across many areas within people analytics. She emphasizes the importance of relationships, a strong data foundation, and outcome-oriented work in the field. The discussion includes insights on hiring practices, open roles at Atlassian, the evolving landscape of people analytics, and how her background in data engineering influences her problem-solving approach. Truly an inspirational conversation for anyone looking to break into the field or long-time members. 

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    November Event with Ashish Parulekar

    ​In this engaging webinar, Deborah Weiss, Director of the Workforce Science Project at Northwestern University, and Richard Rosenow, VP of People Analytics Strategy at One Model, host a conversation with Ashish Perulkar, Director of Data Science and Head of Intelligent Talent Acquisition at Amazon. The discussion delves into Ashish's unique career trajectory, transitioning from engineering and product management to people analytics, influenced by pivotal mentorships. Ashish emphasizes the significance of continuous learning and the impact of data-driven decision-making in talent acquisition. He also highlights Amazon's approach to scaling people analytics, integrating human judgment with machine learning to enhance hiring accuracy and efficiency. The session underscores the evolving landscape of people analytics, the integration of AI, and the importance of building robust relationships with stakeholders to drive business success.

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    October Event with Craig Starbuck

    Join Richard Rosenow, Deborah Weiss, and Craig Starbuck as they share their extensive knowledge of the evolving landscape of people analytics, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, cross-functional collaboration, and building robust relationships with stakeholders. Attendees are encouraged to network and connect on LinkedIn. The session also highlights Chime's hiring opportunities in people analytics and technology, underscoring trends in AI integration and data foundation development, and demonstrating financial value to drive business success.

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    June Event with Brian Conaway

    Join Richard Rosenow, Deborah Weiss, and Brian Conaway from Instacart as he discusses the importance of embracing AI and Gen AI in the field of people analytics. We know that embracing AI technologies is essentials but how can leaders prioritize driving tangible results? In this great discussion, Brian talks through practical applications of AI bots as well as benefits of integration within people analytics processes.

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    June Event with Kearney Fulton

    Join Richard Rosenow, Deborah Weiss, and Kearney Fulton to discuss the challenges and strategies involved in building a people analytics team at Eli Lily, focusing on the importance of technical skills, domain knowledge, prioritization, and gaining buy-in from stakeholders. In this insightful discussion Kearney highlights how we can gain buy-in, prioritize tasks, and build a team for better business outcomes.

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    March Event with Rupert Bader and Ross Sparkman

    Join Richard Rosenow, Deborah Weiss, and the Walmart team to explore workforce planning. The team structure at Walmart is focused on a people-first culture, emphasizing analytics and data-driven decision-making. The company values workforce planning, technology, and innovation to drive business success. In this discussion, they highlight the partnership between finance and People Partners, the emphasis on analytics and data-driven decision-making, and the critical role of workforce planning.

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    November Event with Liz Bailey

    Take a deeper dive with us into how organisations shape roles and responsibilities in these jobs. Richard Rosenow introduces Liz Bailey, a senior manager of people analytics insights at Ulta Beauty. Liz shares her journey in people analytics and the importance of never closing a door. Get insights from someone who has worked across several vital departments. Bailey's journey began with studying marketing in international business and moving into a sales role before transitioning to recruiting.

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    September Event with Chad Coleman

    Join us with special guest Chad Coleman as we highlight the importance of having a diverse team with different skill sets to showcase the value of people analytics in a business setting. How do we balance the need to provide immediate value and long-term projects? Find out from leaders who have transitioned from a business intelligence role to a data science role and solved challenges in explainability and balancing technical and project management skills.

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    September Event with Amy Frost Stevenson

    Amy Frost Stevenson, Director of People Insights at HP, shares her journey into the field of people analytics, highlighting her unexpected transition from pre-veterinary medicine to a career focused on psychology and analytics. She discusses the value of her PhD experience in gaining a deeper understanding of measurement techniques and statistics, despite the changing landscape of learning opportunities for professionals today. Amy emphasizes HP's commitment to innovation and experimentation in the field and outlines her team's structure, consisting of four pillars: platform enablement and data management, reporting and analytics solutions, global employee listening, and strategy and operations management, which includes HR data privacy.

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    July Event with Nicole Ferguson and Stephen Newman

    The panelists learn from Nicole Ferguson and Stephen Newman. Nicole shared her non-traditional path, which started with wanting to become a professor and then moving to organisational psychology and into people analytics. Steven’s journey started with a degree in psychology and an interest in data analysis.

    The discussion then moved on to the challenges of working with data, including data privacy and ethics, and organisational design of people analytics teams. They also discussed the importance of storytelling with data and how to communicate insights effectively.

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    July Event with Linda Ngyuyen Bergin

    Tune in as Linda Ngyuyen Bergen shared her experience of previously working at Walmart, Blackberry, and Nike in cross-functional roles, which allowed her to gain insight into connecting the trends and dots across the department and company. She enjoys technology and operations and has a passion for people analytics because she believes that the people are what make a company truly different.

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    June Event with Ryan Colthrop

    Join the panel as they discuss Ryan Colthrop's journey from being a campus recruiter at JPMorgan Chase to his current role in HR project management at OKTA. He also talked about how he transitioned from financial services to tech and how he found his latest role. The panel discussed the importance of skill sets and the ability to adapt to a new environment. They emphasised the significance of networking and building relationships while looking for a job.

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    May Event with Bethany Dohleman and Sam Orelove

    Follow Sam and Bethany through their career journeys. Sam Orlob entered the field through a Marriott Vacations internship, where they created a talent analytics role from there. He noted a shift from generalists to specialists in people analytics, including data scientists, engineers, and consultants, but highlighted the ongoing need for psychologists. On the other hand, Bethany Dolman initially worked in HR but transitioned to data and analytics after earning a master's degree in data analytics. She emphasised the value of networking and relationship-building.

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    April Event with Mike Merrit and Nicole Hazard

    Nicole Hazard, Head of HR Analytics at Citizens Bank, and Mike Merritt, Global Head of People Analytics at Sanofi, share their expertise and hiring needs. Nicole, with a decade of experience, expressed her excitement about her role at Citizens Bank. Mike, new to Sanofi, highlighted the company's global reach and scale. The event featured structured Q&A in the first half and interactive discussions with the audience in the second half. It provided a valuable learning opportunity for those interested in people analytics, with insights from seasoned professionals.

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    May Event with Chris Coleman and Anthony Ferreras

    Chris, Anthony, and the panel discussed career paths in people analytics and its evolving nature. Ferraras highlighted its substantial growth with expanded entry points and education options. Coleman stressed the value of storytelling with data and strong communication. They also discussed challenges in implementing people analytics and aligning it with business goals.

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    March Event with Greg Russell

    Listen as Greg and Richard stress data's role in unleashing human potential and aligning it with organisational goals. Together, they highlighted essential skills: technical expertise, storytelling, and actionable insight delivery. Discussions included establishing reporting routines, providing meaningful insights, and fostering advisory relationships with talent acquisition leaders.