Rob Dees

Senior Director People Analytics & Insights Target

After spending the first years of his military journey as an infantry officer, Rob started in People Analytics in 2008, when he embarked on Whole Soldier Performance research for the Army while an assistant professor at West Point. This expanded to work with the NYPD and the Mayo Clinic while studying at the University of Texas, and eventually led to a role as a data scientist on the Dell Technologies People Analytics team. Eventually, Rob became director of People Analytics and then HR Technology at Dell before moving to Lowe's Home Improvement to stand up the People Analytics function. Rob now serves as the global head of People Analytics & Insights at Target. Hailing from a remote lake in the middle of Texas, Rob is also happy to discuss perfectly smoked brisket and boats/wake surfing!

Agenda

1:00 PM OPENING PANEL: Integrating People Analytics into Strategic Business Decisions

This panel will explore the powerful role of People Analytics in driving strategic business decisions in the age of AI. Attendees will gain insights into how to align analytics initiatives with organizational goals, enhance workforce agility, and create a data-driven culture. This session is essential for those looking to harness data to fuel business success, anticipate future workforce challenges, and make informed, strategy-aligned decisions. 

  • Using analytics to ensure HR practices support broader business objectives 
  • Leveraging data to identify risks, seize opportunities, and optimize talent strategies 
  • Employing predictive analytics to prepare for emerging workforce challenges 
  • Integrating data-driven decisions across different functions 

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