Laura Coons

Director, Talent and Organizational Development Amy’s Kitchen

Dr. Laura Coons is a transformative and vision-driven leader in the talent and organizational development space. As a practitioner-scholar, she combines real-world application with rigorous inquiry. Her research focuses on employee engagement, leadership development, strategic planning and decision making, effective team leadership, and organizational talent modeling including career pathing and succession frameworks. She earned her PhD in Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change from Colorado State University. She has led talent and organizational development teams in a variety of organizations and brings the joy of helping people grow and develop to her work.

Agenda

4:20 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: Aligning HR Metrics with People Analytics and AI for Operational Efficiency

In today’s data-driven landscape, organizations must move away from intuition-based decision-making toward a more analytical, evidence-based approach. This session will explore how to leverage People Analytics and AI to replace traditional HR metrics, aligning them with strategic business goals to enhance operational efficiency. Participants will learn how to create and utilize HR metrics and dashboards that not only improve decision-making processes but also enable companies to anticipate trends and foster a more engaged, well-managed workforce. By adopting this innovative approach, organizations can drive business success and effectively respond to evolving market demands. 

  • Ensuring HR metrics are directly supportive of broader organizational goals 
  • Establishing a routine for reviewing and adjusting HR strategies based on data insights 
  • Involving key stakeholders in the planning and implementation of data-driven HR initiatives for greater buy-in and effectiveness 

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