In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Matthew Hamilton, VP of People Analytics & HRIS at Protective Life.

Matthew shares his unique journey from flying helicopters in the army to leading a cutting-edge people analytics team. He discusses the "last mile problem" in people analytics—delivering actionable insights to leaders—and why it's not just a sprint or a marathon but more like an ongoing race against a "zombie horde."

🎓 In this episode, Matthew covers:

- How to tackle the "last mile problem" in people analytics.
- The importance of data storytelling for HR leaders.
- Why simply providing data isn't enough—leaders need context and emotional engagement.
- The value of experimenting with different approaches to upskill teams and deliver timely insights.

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Episode highlights

00:00 - Introduction to Matthew Hamilton and His Unique Career Path
02:55 - The "Last Mile Problem" in People Analytics Explained
12:07 - Why Simply Putting Data Out There Isn’t Enough
24:12 - The Importance of Storytelling in Data Presentations
30:29 - Continuous Experimentation: Solving the Last Mile Problem in People Analytics

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