When: April 10-11, 2015
Where: Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia
People analytics is a data-driven approach to managing people at work. Those working in people analytics strive to bring data and sophisticated analysis to bear on people-related issues, such as recruiting, performance evaluation, leadership, hiring and promotion, job and team design, and compensation. These are recognized as decisions vital to an organization’s success yet are famously prone to bias and error. Increasingly managers recognize these biases. And increasingly they have data and analytic tools available to address them. Together this provides a huge opportunity for advances in how organizations make people-related decisions.
Our goal is to provide a clearinghouse for those working in people analytics or interested in doing so. We have seen interest in this area explode in recent years -- in companies, students and researchers -- but have been struck by how disconnected the field is. We want to provide a forum in which organizations and individuals can learn from each other about best practices, common traps and promising opportunities.
Next spring the Wharton School will host a 400-person, 2-day conference on people analytics. The conference will be a mix of speakers, panels, social opportunities, a student case competition and a research paper competition. We expect to have attendees from companies experienced in people analytics, as well as those just beginning work in the area. We expect presentations on historical successes, as well as on cutting-edge methodologies. And we expect companies interested in meeting the next generation of people analytics experts, as well as members of that generation looking for a home for their talents.
Why should I attend the PAC conference?
The People Analytics Conference will give you the unique opportunity to meet the most knowledgeable people in the field of People Analytics, to learn about its cutting-edge trends and applications and to apply this knowledge to create value for your Company.
During the PAC, you will have access to the most relevant experts in the field of People Analytics. Our key speakers include Laszlo Block, SVP People Operations at Google, and Adam Grant, Wharton Professor and author of “Give and Take – a Revolutionary Approach to Success.” You will attend their presentations and panels covering the latest trends in People Analytics. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to network with colleagues and peers from other industries and to meet students interested in the evolution of People Analytics.
The PAC will also be an opportunity to discover more about a brand new approach at managing people. The conference will allow you to learn about the latest trends, the best practices and the key benefits that People Analytics can bring to your business. By attending the PAC, you will be among the first players who may benefit from this approach. Industry and academic research will meet to discuss not only how the People Analytics theories are evolving but also how they can be implemented in your business.
Finally, the PAC will provide you with the tools to apply this approach at your business and to create value for your Company. As you will see during the conference, the benefits from adopting the People Analytics techniques are impressive. This being a new field of research, an early adoption of People Analytics will allow you to maximize the advantages for your Company vis-à-vis the rest of the market. In order to do this, the PAC will provide you with the tools that will allow you to immediately start implementing these practices in your business.
Who should attend the PAC conference?
- Professionals working in large Companies who want to understand how to improve people management in complex and ever-changing environments
- Professionals working in Firms for which people are the main asset (e.g., consulting, IT services…)
- Professionals specialized in HR management, talent scouting and professional development
- Managers working in sport teams, volunteering organizations, hospitals and any other organization that can benefit from improved people management
- Students and young professionals who intend to start a career in HR and People Management