Honored to Be Featured by David Green in Data Driven HR Monthly

I'm incredibly excited to share that my recent article, "Why the People Team Needs to Be Deeply Involved in Finance Results", was featured by David Green in the April 2025 edition of Data Driven HR Monthly!

For those who may not know, David Green is one of the most respected voices in People Analytics, HR innovation, and the future of work. His newsletter is a must-read for anyone passionate about advancing People Analytics, connecting HR to business strategy, and building the future of work.

In this edition, David curated a powerful collection of thought leadership, and I’m humbled that my article was included alongside contributions from leaders across the world of People Analytics, Workforce Strategy, and AI-powered HR transformation.

Why This Means So Much

My featured article focuses on a topic I'm deeply passionate about: the critical connection between People teams and Finance teams. In today’s business environment, HR can no longer operate in isolation from financial realities. To truly drive organizational success, People teams must not only understand financial results but also proactively influence them.

As I wrote in the article:

“When HR and Finance operate in silos, business outcomes suffer.”

This belief is core to how I approach People Analytics and People Strategy — as drivers of broader business success, not just HR metrics.

Having this perspective recognized in Data Driven HR Monthly by David Green — a global leader and advocate for data-driven HR practices — is a moment of deep pride and motivation for me.

Highlights from the April 2025 Edition

The April edition of Data Driven HR Monthly was packed with forward-thinking insights, including:

• The Evolution of People Analytics: Yuyan Sun and Cole Napper explored how People Analytics has shifted over the last decade, moving from technical specialty to a core strategic function.
• Integrating HR in AI Strategy: Vincent Greco and John Hazan shared research showing that companies deeply involving HR in their generative AI strategies are accelerating adoption and achieving greater results.
• The Future of the HR Operating Model: Volker Jacobs and TI People presented research on how AI is reshaping HR, emphasizing the need for a product-oriented, data-driven approach.
• Why External Benchmarks Can Hurt EX Strategies: Craig Starbuck, Ph.D., offered a critical perspective on the overreliance on external benchmarking in employee experience efforts.
• Building Stronger HR-Finance Partnerships: In my article, I emphasized the need for HR to move beyond transactional relationships with Finance and start influencing business outcomes directly through deeper collaboration.

The newsletter also featured insights on the rise of AI agents in HR, how hybrid work needs to evolve, and emerging strategies for building data-driven cultures in organizations.

If you're passionate about the future of People Analytics, HR innovation, or the intersection of AI and the workplace, I highly recommend subscribing to David's newsletter!

A Heartfelt Thank You

I’m sincerely grateful to David for featuring my work and for everything he does to elevate the People Analytics community. His commitment to sharing knowledge, fostering innovation, and spotlighting new voices continues to inspire me and so many others in the field.

I'm also thankful to everyone who has read, shared, or engaged with my article so far. Your support fuels my passion for helping People teams maximize their impact on organizations.

Keep Exploring

If you’re interested in learning more about why the Finance-HR partnership is becoming increasingly vital — and how to build it — you can read the full article here:

➡️ Why the People Team Needs to Be Deeply Involved in Finance Results

I look forward to continuing the conversation around how People Analytics, HR strategy, and financial acumen can come together to build stronger, more resilient organizations.

Thank you again for being part of this journey! 🚀