Podcast: Tim Sackett on HR Metrics

Tim Sackett from Fistful of Talent discusses HR metrics. (17:09)

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Podcast Highlights

I think a lot of HR pros tend to measure without knowing the bottom-line impact to the business.

What does that mean? And what does it mean to the business. And if it doesn’t mean anything to the business, why are you measuring it?

About Tim

metrics, hr

Tim is an Executive Vice President at HRU Technical Resources in Lansing, MI – a technical contingency staffing firm. Prior to his current gig, Tim spent 15 years on the corporate side of HR with fortune 500 companies in Retail, Casual Dining and Healthcare.

Tim has in Master’s in HR from Central Michigan University, SPHR through SHRM and is a primary contributor to the popular HR Blog Fistful of Talent.

You can follow Tim on Twitter at @TimSackett.


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Comments

  1. Chris,
    I just listened to the podcast you did w/Tim. Very interesting to hear his perspectives on metrics and diversity. I also agree with your point that many HR pros do not have a good grasp of statistics (my words, not yours). That is one thing I found that serves me well and has set me apart- a strong understanding of statistical analysis. I’d encourage anyone entering HR to add that skill to your base and over time, you’ll be able to add value by discussing metrics in a measurable way.
    Trish


    Trish McFarlane on September 9th, 2009 at 10:52 am
  2. @Trish – Great tip, and I agree!


    Chris Ferdinandi on September 9th, 2009 at 11:07 am




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