Building Effective People Analytics: LinkedIn's Success Story | Shujaat Ahmad

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Episode Summary

Shujaat Ahmad, Director of People Analytics - Future of Work at LinkedIn, discusses the role of People Analytics in shaping the future of work. Highlights include:

1. Understanding the vision behind People Analytics
2. How the impact of the pandemic shifted LinkedIn’s approach to people
3. Practical tips for People Analytics team structure, key enablers, pitfalls to avoid, and measuring effectiveness.

Join us to gain actionable insights and learn how People Analytics can revolutionize your organization's approach to workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement in an ever-evolving work landscape.

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About the speaker

Guest: Shujaat Ahmad

Shujaat is a trusted strategic advisor at LinkedIn, serving as the Director of People Analytics - Future of Work. He leads a diverse team focused on disrupting traditional norms and designing a future of work that emphasizes flexibility, productivity, innovation, and culture. Shujaat's pioneering work integrates sentiment and behavioral network analytics to establish the impact of employee experience on business outcomes. He advocates for organizations to create inclusive workplaces where individuals can build purposeful lives beyond their resumes. With a wealth of experience in strategy, innovation, and operations with industry leaders, Shujaat's unique perspective is shaped by his passion for challenging biases and embracing failure as transformative moments.