Secret #2: Moving Beyond Gut Instinct with Data-Driven HR

Can gut instinct alone guide strategic HR decisions effectively? 

Adam Weber doesn’t think so. 

In this episode, he discusses the second secret of the top 5% of HR leaders: the pivotal role of data and metrics in advancing bold initiatives.

Adam highlights the transformation HR is undergoing, drawing parallels to the marketing industry's shift from intuition to data-driven strategies. He shares insights on how data empowers HR leaders to move from a reactive to a proactive stance, prioritizing work that aligns with critical business outcomes: maximizing employee performance, increasing engagement, and reducing regrettable turnover.

Join us as we discuss:

[00:00] An introduction to the episode

[01:00] Why your gut instinct isn’t enough

[03:47] How to use data to focus on what’s important

[08:16] Real-world example: implementing a four-day work week

Resources:

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