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Directionally Correct, A People Analytics Podcast with Cole & Scott
#102 - Prasad Setty - Where Should People Analytics Focus Now, Founding @ Google, & Watch-Making
Sep 22, 2024
Prasad Setty, a former VP at Google and lecturer at Stanford, shares profound insights on people analytics and its evolution. He discusses the importance of data-driven HR decisions and the challenges posed by generative AI in education. Setty also reflects on horology, the captivating world of watchmaking, and the meaning of time in our lives. The conversation humorously transitions to transportation trends, the fate of personal car ownership, and even Bond film nostalgia, combining technology and personal passion in a unique and entertaining way.
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- Prasad Setty highlights the transformative impact of data-driven People Analytics at Google, focusing on employee benefits over traditional HR objectives.
- The 'Four E's' framework—Effectiveness, Efficiency, Experience, and Equity—provides a multidimensional approach for evaluating workplace interventions.
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The Evolution of People Analytics at Google
Prasad Setty recounts his journey beginning in 2007 at Google, where he founded the People Analytics team. Initially tasked with consolidating HR analysts, he aimed to create a new identity that emphasized the benefits of data for employees, not just HR practices. This shift in focus prompted several innovative processes, including experimental studies aimed at improving employee experiences by promoting healthier eating habits at work. Such initiatives were part of a broader strategy to enhance productivity while addressing the unique culture of Google.
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