TIDES Ep 37: From Dashboards to Decisions: How CHROs Can Lead with People Data | ft. Malvika Jethmalani

If you think people data is just dashboards and headcount reports—think again.In this episode of TIDES, host Shveta Malhan sits down with Malvika Jethmalani, a 3x CHRO and founder of The Atvis Group, to explore how HR leaders can use people analytics as a strategic lever—not just a reporting function.🎯 What we cover:-The real reason clean HR data is so hard to come by-How to shift from lagging to leading indicators-The power of storytelling in data-driven HR-Why data governance builds trust—not just compliance-How AI is transforming the employee data landscapeWhether you're building your first people analytics dashboard or trying to win over the board with better insights—this conversation is a must-watch.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on AI, people, and organizational change:  @TIDESByYenza3  ABOUT USYenza3 helps HR and business leaders adapt, adopt & thrive in the age of AI.👥 Connect with Shveta Malhan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shvetamalhan/🌐 https://yenza3.com👥 Connect with Malvika Jethmalani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malvikajethmalani/🌐 https://www.atvisgroup.com/📢 Leave a comment and share your biggest takeaway from this episode!00:00 – Intro: From Storytellers to Strategists00:52 – Why People Data is Mission-Critical for CHROs02:55 – Real-World Example: Linking Attrition to Customer Loss05:01 – The Dashboard Trap: From Reporting to Insight05:42 – Why People Analytics Isn’t Easy to Lift07:12 – What Data Governance Really Means in HR09:29 – Who Owns Data Governance?10:30 – Explicit vs. Implicit People Data11:45 – Building Employee Trust Through Transparency12:23 – Balancing Gut Instinct with Data in the Boardroom14:55 – When Data Isn’t Enough—and Judgment Takes Over15:36 – Avoiding Common Mistakes in People Analytics18:27 – The “What, So What, Now What” Framework19:48 – When Metrics Don’t Matter to the CEO21:57 – Lagging vs. Leading Indicators in HR22:44 – What Data You Track vs. What You Share23:35 – Top Performers and the Hidden Signals in Engagement25:07 – How AI Raises the Stakes for People Data28:23 – Designing the Digital Employee Experience29:28 – From Mass to Personalized Employee Journeys32:13 – Build vs. Buy: Crafting Your AI HR Strategy35:42 – Looking Ahead: Future-Ready Organizations36:20 – Final Advice: Data as a Storytelling Tool37:01 – Outro: Using Data as Your Language of Influence#PeopleAnalytics #HRStrategy #CHRO #DataDrivenHR #TIDESPODCAST #AIinHR #EmployeeExperience #FutureOfWork