New Advisory Board to Help HR Harness People Data and Analytics Strategies

The HR Research Institute is proud to announce the formation of a new Advisory Board of industry experts to guide a major upcoming research initiative and virtual event focused on HR analytics.

As HR leaders face mounting pressure to connect business impact with workforce strategy, a newly formed State of People Analytics Advisory Board is stepping in to help. Comprising industry veterans, data experts, and forward-thinking practitioners, the board will guide HR professionals on one of their most complex challenges: leveraging people-focused metrics and analytics to drive smarter, fairer, and more effective workplace decisions.

The State of People Analytics Advisory Board was created to provide input and expertise in the design of an upcoming research study and insightful virtual event on these topics. Their insights will support HR leaders as they navigate skills gaps, shifting business demands, and accelerating technology—especially AI. The panel will play a critical role in providing practical frameworks and thought leadership on how to embed data and analytics into HR strategy, culture, and day-to-day operations.

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November 12, 2025

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The newly appointed State of People Analytics 2025 Advisory Board includes the following industry thought leaders:

• Chris Coleman, Senior Manager, People Analytics, Verizon

• Ranjan Dutta, PhD., Founder and Managing Partner, ThothProAI

• Helen Friedman, Partner and CEO, Merit Analytics Group LLC

• Jeff Higgins, Founder and CEO, Lytiqs

• Fiona Jamison, PhD., VP Research & People Analytics, People Results

• Mike Kidwell, Executive Director, Senior Lead Analytics Consultant, Wells Fargo

• Steve Lovig, Senior Human Resources Consultant, Flex HR + Lovig HR Consulting

• Viktor Mirovic, CEO, KeenCorp

• Miles Overholt, PhD., Founder and CEO, Strategia Analytics

• Emily Pelosi, PhD., Employee Listening Research Manager, Apple

• Richard Rosenow, VP People Analytics Strategy, One Model

“Analytics is a necessity in business today,” stated Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “But many HR professionals still struggle with where to start, what to measure, and how to scale. This board brings together the minds who’ve been in the trenches and can help others use data not just to report—but to lead.”

The HR Research Institute releases annual “State of the Industry” reports in a variety of HR topic areas, including this past research report, HR.com's State of People Analytics 2024-25, on the same topic.

This and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at hr.com/researchinstitute.

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