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The HR Revolution: Data, Storytelling, and Breaking the Old Playbook
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In this episode of Future Proof HR, Craig Haydamack, CHRO at USIC, joins Thomas Kunjappu to break down the power of HR analytics in shaping workforce strategies and influencing executive decision-making.
With a background spanning finance, IT, and HR, Craig shares how HR professionals can leverage data, tell compelling stories, and align HR initiatives with business goals. He explains how HR teams can move beyond gut feelings and use metrics, benchmarks, and financial storytelling to prove the business impact of their work.
Craig also discusses the evolution of HR analytics, how AI is accelerating data-driven HR, and why HR leaders need to speak the language of the C-suite to drive real change.
Topics Discussed:
Craig’s career journey from finance and IT to CHRO
How HR analytics can drive strategic decision-making
The role of data storytelling in securing executive buy-in
Why HR teams should adopt financial and operational mindsets
The importance of external benchmarks in workforce planning
How AI and automation are transforming HR analytics
Listen in to learn how HR leaders can harness data to shape the future of work and make HR a true business driver.
Additional Resources:
About this episode
Transcript
About this episode
In this episode of Future Proof HR, Craig Haydamack, CHRO at USIC, joins Thomas Kunjappu to break down the power of HR analytics in shaping workforce strategies and influencing executive decision-making.
With a background spanning finance, IT, and HR, Craig shares how HR professionals can leverage data, tell compelling stories, and align HR initiatives with business goals. He explains how HR teams can move beyond gut feelings and use metrics, benchmarks, and financial storytelling to prove the business impact of their work.
Craig also discusses the evolution of HR analytics, how AI is accelerating data-driven HR, and why HR leaders need to speak the language of the C-suite to drive real change.
Topics Discussed:
Craig’s career journey from finance and IT to CHRO
How HR analytics can drive strategic decision-making
The role of data storytelling in securing executive buy-in
Why HR teams should adopt financial and operational mindsets
The importance of external benchmarks in workforce planning
How AI and automation are transforming HR analytics
Listen in to learn how HR leaders can harness data to shape the future of work and make HR a true business driver.
Additional Resources:
About this episode
Transcript
About this episode
In this episode of Future Proof HR, Craig Haydamack, CHRO at USIC, joins Thomas Kunjappu to break down the power of HR analytics in shaping workforce strategies and influencing executive decision-making.
With a background spanning finance, IT, and HR, Craig shares how HR professionals can leverage data, tell compelling stories, and align HR initiatives with business goals. He explains how HR teams can move beyond gut feelings and use metrics, benchmarks, and financial storytelling to prove the business impact of their work.
Craig also discusses the evolution of HR analytics, how AI is accelerating data-driven HR, and why HR leaders need to speak the language of the C-suite to drive real change.
Topics Discussed:
Craig’s career journey from finance and IT to CHRO
How HR analytics can drive strategic decision-making
The role of data storytelling in securing executive buy-in
Why HR teams should adopt financial and operational mindsets
The importance of external benchmarks in workforce planning
How AI and automation are transforming HR analytics
Listen in to learn how HR leaders can harness data to shape the future of work and make HR a true business driver.
Additional Resources:
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Craig Haydamack
Craig Haydamack is a seasoned HR executive with over 19 years of experience leading human resources strategy, talent management, and operational excellence for global organizations. As Chief Human Resources Officer at USIC, he drives HR strategy, talent acquisition, and workforce optimization to support the company’s business goals and long-term growth.
Previously, Craig served as SVP & CHRO at Milliken & Company, where he led global HR operations, talent development, and organizational health initiatives. Prior to that, he spent nearly a decade at Intel Corporation, overseeing global talent acquisition, HR transformation, and business operations. His background also includes leadership roles in IT operations and financial services, giving him a unique blend of HR, business, and strategic planning expertise.
Craig Haydamack is a seasoned HR executive with over 19 years of experience leading human resources strategy, talent management, and operational excellence for global organizations. As Chief Human Resources Officer at USIC, he drives HR strategy, talent acquisition, and workforce optimization to support the company’s business goals and long-term growth.
Previously, Craig served as SVP & CHRO at Milliken & Company, where he led global HR operations, talent development, and organizational health initiatives. Prior to that, he spent nearly a decade at Intel Corporation, overseeing global talent acquisition, HR transformation, and business operations. His background also includes leadership roles in IT operations and financial services, giving him a unique blend of HR, business, and strategic planning expertise.
Craig Haydamack is a seasoned HR executive with over 19 years of experience leading human resources strategy, talent management, and operational excellence for global organizations. As Chief Human Resources Officer at USIC, he drives HR strategy, talent acquisition, and workforce optimization to support the company’s business goals and long-term growth.
Previously, Craig served as SVP & CHRO at Milliken & Company, where he led global HR operations, talent development, and organizational health initiatives. Prior to that, he spent nearly a decade at Intel Corporation, overseeing global talent acquisition, HR transformation, and business operations. His background also includes leadership roles in IT operations and financial services, giving him a unique blend of HR, business, and strategic planning expertise.
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The future of HR is being shaped by real operators doing the work.
If you’ve led change, navigated challenges, or learned valuable lessons in people operations, we’d love to hear your perspective.
Apply below to be considered as a guest on the show.
The future of HR is being shaped by real operators doing the work.
If you’ve led change, navigated challenges, or learned valuable lessons in people operations, we’d love to hear your perspective.
Apply below to be considered as a guest on the show.