“People Analytics: From Cost Center to Profit Center” with Cole Napper, VP Research, Innovation, & Talent Insights at Lightcast and author of People Analytics: Using Data-Driven HR and Gen AI as a Business Asset”

How can People Analytics shift from being a cost center to being a profit center?

Why is it critical for HR leaders to transform workforce insights into concrete strategic initiatives?

My guest on this episode is Cole Napper, VP Research, Innovation, & Talent Insights at Lightcast and author of People Analytics: Using Data-Driven HR and Gen AI as a Business Asset”

During our conversation Cole and I discuss:

• How generative AI is democratizing data-driven decision making in HR.
• Why Cole believes more People Analytics leaders could rise to the CHRO role in the next decade.
• Why people analytics teams need to intentionally link their work to tangible business outcomes.
• Why generative AI will disrupt traditional HR operating models.
• Why business acumen isn't just nice to have—it's the fundamental requirement for all HR professionals including people analytics.

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Learn more about Cole and his new book, “People Analytics: Using Data-Driven HR and Gen AI as a Business Asset”

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