What People Analytics Leaders Need to Know about Scaling their Function (an Interview with Henrik Hakansson)

Scaling a people analytics function isn’t just about growing a team—it’s about building the right foundations, securing stakeholder buy-in, and investing in capabilities that drive real business transformation. 

To discuss this topic, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Henrik Hakansson, Head of People Analytics at Volvo Cars. With a track record of building and scaling people analytics teams at Sony, Delivery Hero, and now Volvo, Henrik shares practical insights from his journey—what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Join them as they explore: 

• How to establish and grow a people analytics team from scratch 
• Key differences in building people analytics functions across diverse industries 
• The skills, capabilities, and partnerships needed to drive real business transformation 
• Securing stakeholder buy-in for advanced analytics 
• The role of people analytics in strategic workforce planning 

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your people analytics function to the next level, this episode, sponsored by TalentNeuron, is packed with actionable insights. 

Hit play to learn how to scale people analytics and unlock its full potential for your organisation. 

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