Podcast appearances and mentions of stacia garr

Is HR leading the business, or just keeping up with it? As complexity increases and resources tighten, the role of HR is under more pressure than ever. But within this challenge lies a powerful opportunity - for HR to become a driving force in delivering value to all stakeholders: employees, customers and investors. In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined once again by Dave Ulrich, Co-Founder of The RBL Group and widely recognised as the father of modern HR. Building on the success of his earlier episode with Stacia Garr, Dave returns for a reflective and practical conversation on how HR can step up to shape business strategy and deliver stakeholder value. Join them as they dive deep into: Why the HR role is becoming more complex What stops HR from taking the lead, and how to overcome those barriers What strategic HR looks like when it's aligned to stakeholder value The outcome-focused metrics that matter most to the business How AI can support - or distract from - HR's true purpose The critical skills and mindsets HR leaders need for the future Where work and employee experience might be headed next If you're an HR leader looking to have more influence and impact, this episode, sponsored by HiBob, is definitely a conversation you'll want to revisit and take notes on. HiBob is a fast-growing new leader in the HCM market. In fact, according to HR tech guru Josh Bersin, HiBob is one of the few SaaS companies that have successfully cracked the code on user experience. Josh Bersin says that Bob is not only feature-rich but genuinely enjoyable to use. Read his review of Bob--as an HR tech analyst and user--at www.hibob.com/davidgreen2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HR teams have more data than ever, but many still rely on guesswork when it comes to people decisions. In this episode, we unpack the rapid growth of the people analytics tech market, which ballooned from $1.7B in 2019 to $8.1B by last summer.Hosts Dani Johnson, Stacia Garr, and Priyanka Mehrotra walk through how this market has evolved, what's driving investment, and why the demand for better-connected, more useful insights keeps rising.We also dig into what's not working, like customer frustration, disappointing ROI, and the reality that AI in these tools often overpromises and underdelivers. Whether you're brand new to people analytics or looking to uplevel your HR tech strategy, this episode will help you move from “hoping for the best” to truly leading with insight. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...(0:00) Setting the stage: Why people analytics tech is worth revisiting.(4:31) The market's growth from $1.7B to $8.1B, and what's fueling it.(8:31) Three big shifts: use cases, democratization, and ethics.(13:40) Pandemic-driven surge: Why execs finally cared about people data.(14:57) What vendors are getting right: Partnerships and practical AI.(23:25) Where vendors are falling short: UX, ROI, and unmet promises.(29:30) The near-term future: Middleware, consolidation, and embedded insights.(36:00) AI expectations vs. reality: Trust, risk, and what vendors still miss.Resources & People MentionedVisier –  https://www.visier.comCulture Amp –  https://www.cultureamp.comOne Model –  https://www.onemodel.coConnect with Dani, Stacia, and PriyankaDani JohnsonStacia GarrPriyanka Mehrotra on LinkedInConnect With Red Thread ResearchWebsite: Red Thread ResearchOn LinkedInOn FacebookOn TwitterSubscribe to WORKPLACE STORIES

Join Deloitte's David Mallon and Kyle Forrest as they sit down with RedThread Research's Dani Johnson and Stacia Garr to explore this year's top trends in the workplace—including AI's evolution and the workforce dynamics of the employer-employee relationship.

2025 is officially here, and to set the tone for the year ahead, host David Green is joined by two of the most respected thought leaders in HR: Stacia Garr, cofounder and principal analyst at RedThread Research, and Dave Ulrich, the ‘father of modern HR' and cofounder of The RBL Group. Drawing on David's annual “12 Opportunities for HR in 2025” published on LinkedIn, this episode dives deeper into the critical pivots Chief People Officers need to make to amplify HR's impact and deliver greater value to both the organisation and its workforce. From navigating uncertain geopolitics and economic shifts to unlocking the transformative potential of AI, David, Stacia and Dave share candid insights on the most pressing issues facing HR in 2025. Listen as they explore: The key drivers and challenges shaping HR's agenda in 2025 How to proactively craft growth strategies amidst ongoing uncertainty Practical steps for creating stakeholder value through human capability Evolving DEI efforts to remain impactful, even as organisational priorities shift The game-changing power of agentic AI for HR, from enhancing business value to reimagining how HR works Rethinking organisational design and talent strategies to stay ahead in a rapidly transforming world of work If you're eager to learn how forward-thinking HR leaders are preparing for success in 2025—and want to hear proven tips for igniting meaningful change—this episode, sponsored by TalentNeuron, is one you won't want to miss. From strategic workforce planning to skill gap analysis, TalentNeuron combines external talent intelligence and internal data into one seamless platform. Want to learn more? Visit talentneuron.com today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textStacia Garr, Co-founder and Principal Analyst at RedThread Research, joins us this episode to explore the current state of AI in HR technology. Stacia dives into how vendors' AI expectations often diverge from those of their customers and examines the disconnect in how employers and employees relate to AI in the workplace.This conversation took place at the HR Tech 2024 conference in Las Vegas. [0:00] IntroductionWelcome, Stacia!Today's Topic: Can AI Deliver on Its Big Promises for HR?[4:33] How has HR technology evolved in recent years?Data, not technology, may be driving recent HR tech acquisitionsWhy people analytics could make traditional benchmarking obsolete[15:51] Beyond the hype cycle, where does AI land in the world of HR?Comparing vendor vs. customer expectations for AIHR technology vendors' vision for AI[25:46] Is 2025 the year HR embraces and adopts AI?The disconnect between employer and employee perspectives on AIAddressing dystopian future concerns[34:56] ClosingLarge Action Models may be the next big leap in AIThanks for listening!Quick Quote“Many of the [HR technology] acquisitions that are happening now are less about the technology and more about the data”Resource:RedThread ResearchContact:Stacia's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInDwight's LinkedInPodcast Manager: Karissa HarrisEmail us!Production by Affogato Media

Our Now of Work community welcomed Stacey Harris of Sapient Insights Group, Zach Chertok from IDC, and Stacia Garr of RedThread Research to the meetup. This uber smart panel of industry analyst friends joins us at the onset of a busy HR Tech fall conference season to help SUMMARIZE

As someone who values dedicated time hours for deep work and has a strict no-Friday meetings policy, Stacia Garr, Co-founder and Principal Analyst at RedThread Research, rarely breaks her rule. However, for this episode, she made an exception for our amazing Now of Work Community! Stacia's expertise and contributions have been recognized by prestigious publications such as Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Forbes, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. She has also been listed as a Top 100 influencer in HR Technology and in DEIB for multiple years. Stacia co-founded RedThread Research in 2018, following her successful tenure leading talent and workforce research at Bersin by Deloitte. With an impressive educational background, including an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master's degree from the London School of Economics, Stacia brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table and she joined Jess Von Bank to delve into some of RedThread Research's 2024 mega-trends predictions. An insightful conversations on #hrtech and much more!

Full disclosure: This episode was recorded before our break. In the normal world, not much would have changed in 5 months. But in the new reality of Generative AI- changes have occurred since we recorded this episode. They do not make the research discussed any less valuable, because the trends were identified- but the execution of them is ever evolving.More full disclosure: There are two sets of show notes presented below, one created by me and one created by Chat GPT. I have no shame in using GPT to help me with the show notes. It is super interesting to show what I came up with vs. what it came up with.My notes:In this episode we welcome Stacia Sherman Garr co-founder of Red Thread Research.In our discussion Stacia and I accomplish two things:We share our perspectives on doing quality vendor/market research, evaluation and classification and doing it wellStacia relays the results of her research into the current state of the people analytics software technology market and the vendors who define it.Our discussion begins with level setting to define exactly what people analytics software technology is, and is not. This includes the reality that this technology is not really focused directly on talent acquisition. Stacia defines people analytics technology as follows:"People analytics is the collection, understanding, and eventually application of people data. It's designed to improve what's happening with the people themselves and to improve business outcomes. So it's really all data that has to do something with people and with an intention of making people's lives better and making the business better"​​.Our discussion into research delves into how to do good research into a specific market, looking both at the vendors themselves and the macro trends. We acknowledge how difficult it is, but also how important it is to those who provide and consume the technology.Finally, Stacia reveals the major trends in the market and the impact of Covid and advances in generative have had and how they are shaping the future of the market. Covid changed things by introducing mass scale remote work and the increased need for monitoring analytics. AI has created so much change so fast, that Stacia has created an entirely new study to track it.Trends identified include:The size of the people analytics software market has grown rapidly- but is leveling offPrices are droppingThere is a push to more of a SaaS model where implementation and services are handled by 3rd party consulting firms. There is generally lower satisfaction amongst users of the products. Part of this is because the use cases have expanded but the products were not prepared for this.AI demands entirely new levels of supportMulti-source people analytics software platforms are the biggest new trend. For instance surveillance and wearables are becoming more in focus- and these can create major trust issues amongst employees.Here is what GPT came up with when I fed it the transcript of our interview:Episode Title: "Navigating the Evolving Landscape of People Analytics Technology"Host: Dr. Charles HandlerGuest: Stacia Garr, Co-founder of Red Thread ResearchEpisode Overview:In this enlightening episode of "Science 4-Hire," host Dr. Charles Handler engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Stacia Garr, co-founder of Red Thread Research. They delve deep into the realm of People Analytics Software, shedding light on its current trends, ethical considerations, and its impact on the HR industry.Key Discussion Points:Introduction to People Analytics: Stacia Garr clarifies the term "people analytics" and its significance over "talent analytics," emphasizing its inclusive and comprehensive nature.The Evolving Market of People Analytics Software: Exploration of how the field has expanded and adapted, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift towards remote work.Vendor Landscape and Research: Discussion on the various categories of vendors in the people analytics space, the growth of the market, and insights from Red Thread Research's latest study on people analytics technology.Ethical Considerations and AI Integration: An examination of the ethical aspects of people analytics, the role of AI, and how these technologies are shaping organizational strategies.Trends and Future Projections: Insight into current trends in the market, including the growing demand for people analytics solutions across different organizational roles and the importance of ethical considerations in technology deployment.Practical Applications and Benefits: Conversations on how organizations can effectively leverage people analytics for improved business outcomes and employee experiences.Call to Action:Listeners are encouraged to explore more about the cutting-edge research and insights offered by Red Thread Research. For those interested in deepening their understanding of people analytics and its practical applications in HR, visiting Red Thread Research's website is highly recommended.This structure provides a comprehensive overview of the episode, highlighting key points and encouraging listeners to engage further with the topic..Youcan you focus on including more of the results of her research as relayed in our discussion?ChatGPTBased on the transcript of the "Science 4-Hire" podcast featuring Stacia Garr, here are the show notes focusing on the results of her research as discussed in the episode:Show Notes for "Science 4-Hire: The Future of People Analytics - Insights from Stacia Garr's Research"Episode Title: "Exploring the Evolving World of People Analytics Software with Stacia Garr"Host: Dr. Charles HandlerGuest: Stacia Garr, Co-founder of Red Thread ResearchEpisode Overview:In this episode, Dr. Charles Handler engages with Stacia Garr to explore the latest trends and insights in people analytics Software. The discussion is centered around Garr's comprehensive research in this field, particularly her study which has evolved since its inception in 2019.Key Insights from Stacia Garr's Research:People Analytics Technology Study: Garr's research, now in its fourth iteration, initially began in 2019 and offers a unique perspective on the changes and developments in people analytics technology since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic​​.Target Audience and Market Growth: The study targets both people analytics practitioners and HR professionals. A significant growth in the vendor landscape was noted, expanding from about 50 in 2019 to 150 vendors, reflecting a rapidly evolving market​​.Market Trends and Customer Satisfaction: The research revealed that the fastest-growing market segment is the 'employee experience and voice' category, driven largely by the shift to remote work during the pandemic. However, overall satisfaction with people analytics technology has declined, with multi source analysis platforms receiving the highest Net Promoter Scores among customers​​.Shift in Use Cases for People Analytics Tech: A notable shift in the use cases for people analytics technology has been observed, extending beyond HR practitioners to include leaders, managers, and employees across organizations. This broader application is necessary for informed decision-making around talent decisions​​.Impact of Vendor Focus on User Satisfaction: Vendors that focused on making their technology accessible to managers and employees tended to have higher customer satisfaction scores, as indicated by Net Promoter Scores​​.The Central Message of Data Accessibility: Garr emphasizes that data about people should be made accessible to individuals across an organization, not just confined to the HR function. This approach can enhance both individual lives and overall business outcomes​​.AI and Ethical Considerations: The future of people analytics technology is closely tied to the development and integration of AI. Garr's ongoing research is examining AI sophistication among vendors and its ethical implications, highlighting the need for balance between technological advancements and ethical considerations​​.Invitation to Engage with Red Thread Research: For those interested in cutting-edge developments in organizational behavior, people, talent, and data, Garr invites listeners to explore Red Thread Research. The platform offers a community for interaction and access to high-quality research​​.Call to Action:Listeners are encouraged to delve deeper into these insights and join the conversation about the future of people analytics by visiting Red Thread Research's website and becoming part of their membership community.

“There is a lot of talk about all the jobs are going to all go away, which probably won't happen, but it's also not true that there won't be an impact” - Stacia Garr, Berkley Haas Interview with Prof. Greg La Blanc. It seems like every day I'm reading fear-mongering headlines about AI taking jobs away. Leadership has started to come around to the idea that replacing human capital with AI can create as many problems as it aims to solve when done wrong, but how do we use research to avoid the panic and see the future before it hits. After all, AI is a supplement, not a replacement. Stop worrying, YOU have a job in the #futureofwork! It just looks different than it does today. In this Learning Tech Talks, I'm chatting with Stacia Sherman Garr, Co-founder and Principal Analyst of RedThread Research, to talk about ways organizations can identify insights for acquiring skills and proactively develop strategies to retrain the technologically changing workforce that celebrates heterogeneity and values employee's livelihood over temporary profits. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningtechtalks/support

In this "Throwback Tuesday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Stacia Garr about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts in organizations and how they are utilizing technology (Originally Aired February 3, 2021).  Stacia Garr (https://www.linkedin.com/in/staciashermangarr/) is Co-founder and Principal Analyst at Red Thread Research. She is a thought leader on talent management, leadership, D&I, people analytics, and HR technology. A frequent speaker and writer, her work has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal as well as in numerous HR trade publications. Stacia co-founded Red Thread Research in 2018 after leading talent and workforce research for eight years at Bersin by Deloitte. Before Bersin, Stacia spent nearly five years conducting research and creating learning content for the Corporate Leadership Council, part of CEB/Gartner. She has an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, a master's degree from the London School of Economics, and undergraduate degrees from Randolph-Macon Woman's College. https://redthreadresearch.com/deib-tech-2021-overview/; RedThread Research LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redthread-research/  Check out Dr. Westover's new book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy.  Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine. Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Stacia Garr is a DEIB research expert.  She measures diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace leveraging research-based approaches.  Together, we cover: The rise of people analytics and how to measure cultural diversity How to create and sustain a culture of belonging through psychological safety and beyond The importance of starting with openness as an inclusive leadership tool Learn more about Stacia's research DEIB Tech 2021 Overview - RedThread Research. Find Julie at https://nextpivotpoint.com/ or @nextpivotpoint.

In today's upended world of work, some questions have moved to the forefront: Just what does the future hold? And how can People Leaders responsibly embrace change to move past old obstacles, inequities and biases? Few are better prepared to answer these questions than Stacia Garr of RedThread Research. Stacia's commitment to uncovering truth and turning data into compelling stories about employee experience has made her a trusted advisor to executives from many of the world's leading brands.In her talk with Jesse, Stacia shares how her love of history turned into a mission to better peoples' lives at work. She discusses some of her most compelling and unexpected research findings gained over the past decade. She identifies the opportunities that ultimately led her to pursue a path of entrepreneurship, and she leaves us with a look at the new workplace: where it should go, where it shouldn't, and why moving work forward should be everyone's concern. Guest BioStacia Garr is a researcher and thought leader on talent management, leadership, D&I, people analytics, and HR technology. A frequent speaker and writer, her work has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal as well as in numerous HR trade publications.Stacia co-founded RedThread Research in 2018 after leading talent and workforce research for eight years at Bersin by Deloitte. Before Bersin, Stacia spent nearly five years conducting research and creating learning content for the Corporate Leadership Council, part of CEB/Gartner.Helpful Linksredthreadresearch.comRedThread Research's podcast: Workplace StoriesForbes article: A Mere 12% of Companies Are Truly InclusiveStacia on LinkedIn and TwitterQualtrics' Future of Work 2021 StudyAdvertiser ContentDesign a workplace that works better for everyone on Qualtrics XM. Visit:www.qualtrics.com/future

HR Happy Hour 480 - Understanding People Analytics Technology Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Stacia Garr, Co-Founder and Principal Analyst at RedThread Research This episode of The HR Happy Hour is made possible by Paychex. With the onset of COVID-19, Paychex quickly responded to support businesses and help them manage the new challenges brought on by the pandemic. The Paychex COVID-19 Help Center is the ultimate, comprehensive resource hub featuring articles, videos, scenario tools, live webinars, and podcasts that provide valuable and up-to-date insight on stimulus measures, managing a remote or hybrid workforce, travel restrictions, state specific guidance, and more. To access go to payx.me/helpcenter today. This week we were joined by Stacia Garr to talk about her latest research on People Analytics Technology, how technology is evolving and improving, and what are some of the things HR and business leaders should look for when assessing People Analytics Technnology. Stacia shared how people analytics technology was leveraged in support of organization's pandemic responses, and how these tools help leaders better understand their people and their challenges. Additionally, Stacia talked about the distinctions between more generalized analytics tools and specific analtyics technologies that are designed to help organizations understand people data and how it changes over time. This was fun conversation, thanks Stacia for joining us. Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour Show wherever you get your podcasts!

Stacia Sherman Garr is a researcher and thought leader on employee engagement/experience, leadership, D&I, people analytics, and HR technology. A frequent speaker and writer, her work has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal as well as in numerous HR trade publications. She has been listed as a Top 100 influencer in HR Technology and in D&I. Stacia co-founded RedThread Research in 2018, after leading talent and workforce research for eight years at Bersin by Deloitte. Before Bersin, Stacia spent nearly five years conducting research and creating learning content for the Corporate Leadership Council, part of CEB/Gartner. She has an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree from the London School of Economics. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freeman-means-business/support

This episode sets the tone for this season, with podcast hosts Stacia Garr, Dani Johnson, and Chris Pirie discussing why skills are so important now, how leaders should think about using them, and the challenges facing us all as we adapt to the future of work.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Stacia Garr about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts in organizations and how they are utilizing technology. See the video here: ???. Stacia Garr (https://www.linkedin.com/in/staciashermangarr/) is Co-founder and Principal Analyst at Red Thread Research. She is a thought leader on talent management, leadership, D&I, people analytics, and HR technology. A frequent speaker and writer, her work has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal as well as in numerous HR trade publications. Stacia co-founded Red Thread Research in 2018 after leading talent and workforce research for eight years at Bersin by Deloitte. Before Bersin, Stacia spent nearly five years conducting research and creating learning content for the Corporate Leadership Council, part of CEB/Gartner. She has an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, a master's degree from the London School of Economics, and undergraduate degrees from Randolph-Macon Woman's College. https://redthreadresearch.com/deib-tech-2021-overview/; RedThread Research LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redthread-research/ Check out Dr. Westover's new book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/ 

Purpose has become more and more a key concept for modern organizations: type ‘Purpose in American business’ into Google, and you’ll get 1,740,000,000 responses, for example. But how real is it? Is it the same as CSR, or giving corporate money to a good cause? And, crucially, what’s its connection—if any—to L&D? On this special new Season on the podcast, we’re attempting to answer these and other questions about Purpose under the rubric, ‘Is Purpose Working?’ As you may know by now, we’re doing this with the help of RedThread Research and with the welcome support of an ed tech firm equally interested in finding out an answer, too—NovoEd, a developer of a collaborative online learning platform that builds high-value capabilities that result in real impact. In this second conversation in our researches, I am delighted to be joined by RedThread principal analyst Stacia Garr. Stacia proves invaluable in us both teasing out insight from someone who just might be the foremost expert on the science of purpose and fulfillment at work: consultant, VC, social entrepreneur and Seattle-based Purpose influencer Aaron Hurst. In 2014, his book ‘The Purpose Economy’ brought widespread attention to the concept of Purpose and its importance for our lives today (for me especially). Now CEO and co-founder of Imperative, a platform that connects and supports employees as peer career coaches, Aaron describes how his new venture enables video-based peer coaching conversations across organizations that drive mindset and behavior changes that increase leadership abilities, productivity, and fulfillment. It’s work that caps his famous stint as the founder of pro bono volunteer channel The Taproot Foundation, which connects talented people with non-profits—and, we hear, connects him and one of the other people on the podcast! Finally, a reminder that all this ‘Is Purpose Working?’ work is set to peak in a live, online gated experience where Dani, Stacia and I will debate all the Learnings from Season 7 that have come through, with inputs including today’s great discussion with Aaron. Be assured you will also be able to debate with us and get your question asked—but to get your questions in nice and early, lock-in your free place at the webinar over at the special NovoEd microsite supporting the project, www.novoed.com/purpose. Now let’s go, and be sure to stick around for a quick three-way debate on what Aaron told us at the end. So now, let’s hear from someone you might style the Father of Purpose, debating such key milestones of his career and thinking as: how he ended up in Seattle after ‘something of a nomadic career;' why the non-profit world he started working in frustrated him—and what he did about it; why Taproot was just a vitamin, not real nutrition; why he wrote 'The Purpose Economy' and how he’s convinced we’re in a whole new economic era fuelled by ‘meaning;' what last year’s Business Roundtable commitment to Purpose did for a lot of CEOs; and much more.

Stacia Garr is the co-founder and Principal Analyst of RedThread Research and a guest lecturer at the Haas School of Business of the University of California. She joins Mike Wood to discuss RedThread’s timely research into women’s performance management during the current pandemic. The Report The initial report was done before the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic, and there were doubts about whether the time was appropriate to publish it, Stacia shares. However, they decided to collect additional data with regards to the influence of the pandemic on performance and reframed the report.  The Research Several findings were discovered while investigating the differences in performance management between men and women. One such finding is that managers were much less effective at having difficult conversations with women, and the frequency of those conversations were low. Additionally, studies have shown that due to COVID-19, women are more likely to be removed from the workforce, and more likely to be juggling the equivalent of a part-time job with additional household responsibilities than men. If we are expected to perform at the same level we did before the pandemic, we will burn out, Mike says. A Systems Issue Research reveals that the issue lies within the systems, according to Stacia. Performance management is a key component in compensation, so it contributes to the gender pay gap. One systemic change that should be made in order for men and women to have equal footing is the quality and frequency of feedback that women are getting. Stacia shares a study about rating scales and how their structure impacted the feedback women received.  Performance assessments should be an ongoing conversation instead of something that’s done once or twice a year, Stacia says. According to research, it removes stress from the employees, which can impact their performance, and less bias will influence feedback if these conversations are happening continuously throughout the year. Resources Stacia Garr on LinkedIn | Twitter Women, Performance Management and COVID-19 Report | Infographic

Stacia Garr is one of the most accomplished researchers in the HR/Talent space. She and her similarly accomplished partner, Dani Johnson, bring their expertise to fore in designing and delivering the People Analytics Technology Study. This innovative research creates important distinctions that'll help organizations sift through the forest of vendors to create a healthy ecosystem of technologies that's right for them. Stacia highlights some of her thinking, as well as what's she's hearing from both the practitioner and vendor community in this truly insightful discussion.

Stacia is a researcher and thought leader on talent management, leadership, D&I, people analytics, and HR Technology. A frequent speaker and writer, her work has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, and The New York Times, among others. Stacia co-founded RedThread Research in 2018, after leading talent and workforce research for eight years at Bersin by Deloitte. Before Bersin, Stacia spent nearly five years conducting research and creating learning content for the Corporate Leadership Council, part of CEB/Gartner. She has an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree from the London School of Economics.  

Talking about D&I is nothing new for HR leaders, but what are you actually doing to measure and improve your firm's approach? For some time the need was there to help people see why diversity mattered, but now the conversation has shifted to how to improve results.  In today's discussion, Ben talks with Stacia Garr of Red Thread Research and Carole Jackson of Mercer to explore the duo's latest research on diversity and inclusion technology in hiring, development, analytics, and more.  If your firm is thinking about D&I from a practical standpoint, today's discussion is for you.  Learn more about the report and the research by visiting: http://info.mercer.com/dandItech

Living in a post #MeToo world, it was time for a deep dive analysis around diversity in the workplace. Stacia Garr and Red Thread Research published just that, “Diversity and Inclusion Technology: Could This be the Missing Link?” Listen as Stacia joins Hiring On All Cylinders from HR Tech 2018 about this massive movement, and the pressure to analyze how we’re addressing D&I in the workplace.