Episode 45

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19th Jul 2023

Using Data and Analytics to Identify and Develop High-Potential Candidates

Summary:

CheeTung Leong, co-founder of Engage Rocket, introduces the concept of people analytics and its potential to revolutionize the hiring process. People analytics involves using data to gain insights into the workforce, enabling evidence-based decisions in recruitment, development, and talent management. By defining key success factors for a specific role and gathering data from various sources, businesses can assess candidates against these factors and identify high-potential individuals. Predictive modeling techniques and machine learning algorithms can then be used to develop models that predict future success. However, it's important to remember that people analytics should be used as a supplement, not a replacement, for existing recruitment processes. The human element, including cultural fit and soft skills, remains crucial. Ethical and unbiased practices are also essential, with regular reviews to mitigate potential biases and ensure transparency and fairness.

Key Takeaways:

People analytics allows businesses to make evidence-based decisions in hiring and talent management.

Define key success factors beyond traditional qualifications and experience.

Gather data from various sources, including pre-employment assessments and social media profiles.

Analyze data using predictive modeling techniques and machine learning algorithms.

People analytics should be used as a supplement, not a replacement, for existing recruitment processes.

The human element, including cultural fit and soft skills, remains crucial.

Regularly review data collection and analysis methods to ensure ethical and unbiased practices.


Timestamp

[0:00:00] Introduction to people analytics and its benefits

[0:00:46] Defining key success factors for a specific role or job

[0:00:46] Gathering data from various sources to assess candidates

[0:00:46] Analyzing data using predictive modeling techniques

[0:00:46] People analytics as a supplement tool, not a replacement

[0:00:46] Importance of assessing cultural fit and soft skills

[0:00:46] Ensuring ethical and unbiased people analytics practices

[0:00:46] Regularly reviewing data collection and analysis methods

[0:00:46] Transparency and fairness in analytics initiatives

[0:00:46] Increasing the likelihood of identifying high performing candidates


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CheeTung Leong

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Jim Kanichirayil

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Your friendly neighborhood talent strategy nerd is the producer and co-host for The HR Impact Show. He's spent his career in sales and has been typically in startup b2b HRTech and TA-Tech organizations.

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