Paul discusses a framework for understanding the CompTech landscape, driven by thinking about how Compensation teams create value in their organizations. In recent research, Novo Insights has identified distinct categories of technology Compensation teams can use to make a bigger impact with greater efficiency. For more on our perspective, check out this blog . To participate in the Comptech Market Insights Survey, click here ....
Nov 04, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Paul has a wide-ranging conversation with Cole Napper, VP of People Analytics and product Evangelist at Orgnostic. In their discussion, Paul and Cole chat, debate, and have a little fun on a variety of People Analytics topics. Among the resources and sites mentioned in the show: Directionally Correct newsletter (with links to podcast) The Black Swan article Orgnostic The Information to Impact process The Talent Magnetism concept and related solutions...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Paul covered three topics under the broad theme of disruption: The World Economic Forum Future of Jobs report , which explores disruption in the labor market A recent academic paper on the occupation-level impact of generative AI (and a handy Washington Post summary visual ) Thoughts on how measuring churn and gross change can inform a different perspective than simply measuring net change....
May 23, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, Paul summarizes our recent research on the size of compensation teams and the factors that affect team productivity and growth. Access to the research report can be found here: https://www.novoinsights.com/insights/is-your-compensation-team-understaffed
May 09, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Paul is joined by Richard Rosenow, VP of People Analytics Strategy for One Model. In this conversation, they explore the distinction between People Analytics and the current boom in generative AI, the importance of data modeling and data strategy for generating useful analytics, and some important considerations for People teams as they build and scale a People Analytics function. Among the content referenced in the episode: The One Model blog The People Data Platform whitepaper...
Apr 24, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 12
As the People Tech market explodes with AI innovation, it's critical that People leaders become wise consumers of AI. In this podcast, Paul explores the key questions you need to ask when your People Tech vendors release AI innovations.
Apr 10, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Paul provides his take on two key hot topics in the People space: AI and Pay Transparency. Artificial Intelligence In The Spotlight ChatGPT is unavoidable, and the applications for HR are real. Related article here . Workday is getting sued about their algorithm ( linked here ), but also is describing very valuable ML-based enhancements to their product suite. Their strategy announcement is here . Cool innvation in People Analytics using AI. Orgnostic announcement. Making Pay Transparency Work N...
Mar 27, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Paul and Bryan discuss what the medium to long-term impact of pay transparency might be, based on academic research and other thought leadership in the space. Will wages go up - or down? Will pay equality increase? What unintended consequences might we see? What new pay strategies might arise? Studies cited in this episode: The economic effects of expanded compensation disclosures Does Transparency Lead to Pay Compression? Equilibrium Effects of Pay Transparency The Austrian Pay Transparency Law...
Mar 13, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Paul chats with Justin Hampton, Founder of CompTool, about what organizations are doing in an era of pay transparency in job postings. They share what the data shows is happening in posted pay ranges and idenify how organizations should think about these ranges as they compete for talent. Referenced in the show: Article that states number of job postings on Indeed fell after transparency law went into effect: Here (Note that underlying JOLTS data did not show a corresponding change in opennings)...
Feb 27, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Part 1 of 3 to discuss what's happening with Pay Transparency. Paul is joined by Chris Ward, Partner with Foley & Lardner, to discuss the changes in the law and how to approach compliance with those changes. Foley article summarizing 2023 changes: https://www.foley.com/en/insights/publications/2023/01/navigate-new-state-pay-transparency-laws-2023 Cheat sheet of laws: https://synd.io/blog/us-pay-transparency-legislation-cheat-sheet/...
Feb 13, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Paul and Greg discuss what happens that causes an employee to consider leaving a company, and how this affects the approach we take as HR practitioners in diagnosing employee attrition. Greg also highlights the work he does to help individuals network more effectively without going to networking events. Greg Roche helps introverts grow their networks without going to networking events. He is the author of The Fast and Easy Guide to Networking for Introverts, he posts every weekday on LinkedIn ab...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Paul is joined by Alex Marcus, CEO of Integral Recruiting Design and co-founder of the ATS Think Tank, to discuss metrics in the Talent Acquisition space. Alex's website: https://integralrecruiting.com/ ATS Think Tank: http://ats-thinktank.com/
Jan 16, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Paul reviews some recent content around some key trends and priorities facing the HR profession for 2023. Referenced: www.brianheger.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianheger/ Priorities cheat sheet Josh Bersin post on HR Tech trends: https://joshbersin.com/2022/12/hr-technology-2023-whats-hot-whats-not/...
Jan 02, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Paul and Bryan discuss Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. They discuss its history, evolution, and common applications - as well as the pitfalls and risks. Link to original Dan Ariely tweet that makes Bryan's quote seem less controversial: https://twitter.com/danariely/status/287952257926971392?s=20&t=w1hwoGgX0tviEeG2EqXaXg Arthur Samuel Checkers Paper: https://www.cs.virginia.edu/~evans/greatworks/samuel1959.pdf Chat GPT: https://chat.openai.com/chat
Dec 19, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Paul and Bryan discuss remote work: their histories, some key research on the topic, and some learnings about how to make remote and hybrid work more successful. Research cited: Nicholas Bloom research with Trip.com: https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w30292/w30292.pdf Microsoft Study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-021-01196-4 Inc.com Summary of Microsoft study: https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/remote-hybrid-work-paradox-microsoft-satya-nadella.html...
Dec 07, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Paul and Bryan rate and discuss the level of hype around three emerging technologies: artificial intelligence, the metaverse, and blockchain. For each, they discuss the level of hype, and share the results of a recent LinkedIn poll about the expected impact of each technology. They then discuss and debate the use cases of each technology and how this could impact the HR profession. Specific topics worth hearing: Bryan defines Artificial Intelligence, and compares its adoption to a certain teenag...
Nov 24, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to People Data Insights. In this introduction episode, Paul and Bryan introduce their love for data, share stories about data in their history, and discuss their goals for this podcast. Content of value: Paul shares a story about the challenges with pay conversations, and how one set of data suggests the “better” conversations actually are the most difficult. This podcast is brought to you by Novo Insights. We help People teams use data to make a bigger impact in their organization. FInd...
Nov 24, 2022•25 min
