HR Data, Strategy, and People Analytics with John Federman | The Alder Hour at UNLEASH America 2025
In this episode of The Alder Hour, host Mervyn Dinnen speaks with John Federman, CEO of HireRoad, live from UNLEASH America 2025 in Las Vegas. John dives into how HR professionals can leverage data to move from reactive problem-solving to proactive strategy. From assessing recruiter efficiency to identifying training needs that improve retention, he illustrates how PeopleInsight is reshaping the future of HR. Plus, hear about the launch of PeopleInsight Essentials—bringing powerful analytics to mid-sized organizations without the complexity or cost of traditional enterprise systems. What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why HR has been the last department to adopt true data-driven strategy
- How to use analytics to uncover inefficiencies and improve employee retention
- The difference between short-term fixes and long-term solutions in HR data
- What PeopleInsight Essentials offers for growing companies without large HR teams
- How HR teams can prepare for an increasingly accountable, data-informed future
- If you’re in people analytics, workforce strategy, or HR tech, this episode is a must-listen for understanding the evolving role of HR in a post-AI, post-pandemic workplace.
This interview is brought to you by PeopleInsight by HireRoad and the Purple Acorn Network.