Data with a Heart: The Future of People Analytics and Human-Centered Work

In this episode, Sanja talks with Dr. Alexis Fink, an experienced industrial-organizational psychologist who has shaped workforce strategy across global giants including Meta, Microsoft, and Intel. Dr. Alexis shares stories from her career bridging the gap between corporate strategy, daily execution, and human talent. She discusses what it takes to use data to ensure the entire ecosystem thrives , and how organizations can drive business success while simultaneously improving the personal lives of their teams. The conversation explores how people analytics teams can better align with business strategy by partnering with finance, sales, and operations, the importance of understanding different human experiences to build true empathy, and the ways AI can be leveraged to reduce repetitive drudgery and unconstrain teams. Dr. Fink also reflects on the necessity of cultivating a multidimensional identity to build resilience and combat burnout in today's demanding environments. Guest: Dr. Alexis Fink is a leader defined by her profound empathy and lifelong commitment to ensuring that the human remains at the heart of human resources. With an extensive background in organizational transformation and people analytics, she has led initiatives at companies like Meta, Microsoft, Intel, and BASF. Today, in her post-corporate season, she advises startups, teaches, and consults to help create workplaces where everyone truly belongs. Useful links: Dr. Alexis Fink on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisfink Sanja Licina, PhD on LinkedIn: https://ar.linkedin.com/in/sanjalicina Learn more about QuestionPro: https://www.questionpro.com/ Check out the AI playbook recently published by the Stanford Digital Economy Lab: https://digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/publication/enterprise-ai-playbook/