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In our Interviewing the Experts series, our Recruitment Specialists sit down with leaders across the Workday ecosystem to uncover insights, tips and truths you won't hear anywhere else.
What does it take to build a game-changing People Analytics function within Workday? In this episode, we’re joined by Alexis Baker, Head of People Analytics, with almost 20 years of experience across HR systems and data-led transformation. With two Workday implementations under her belt and a genuine passion for turning data into actionable insights, Alexis unpacks what it really means to harness Workday’s tools for people-driven business strategy.
This episode is a must-watch for Workday professionals, HRIS leaders, and anyone exploring the value of data-backed decision-making in the digital workplace. Whether you’re at the start of your Workday journey or scaling an established system, Alexis shares strategic insights that could shape your roadmap.
We cover:
🔸What People Analytics really means within the Workday ecosystem
🔸How to get more from tools like Discovery Boards, Prism and Peakon
🔸Where AI fits into the future of data strategy in HR
🔸Why People Analytics needs to be embedded from day one of implementation
🔸The danger of dashboard fatigue, and how AI is streamlining insights
🔸Building a future-ready function that drives ROI and culture change
...and more.
Looking to build out your Workday team, or want to see some elite People Analytics candidate profiles? Get in touch with the Workday experts at Focus on WD - we know what good looks like. Contact us here, or email simon.hill@focuscloud.org
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Original episode release date: 14/07/2025
