From Data Governance to Predictive Insight: Evolving Your People Analytics Strategy - Flash Call

As the demand for strategic workforce insights continues to grow, organizations are evolving their HR data practices—from foundational governance to forward-looking, predictive analytics. In this Flash Call, Katheryn Brekken, i4cp’s senior research analyst, joins Buddy Benge, Head of Talent Insights at Edward Jones, to co-facilitate a dynamic discussion that highlights real-world approaches to building scalable and value-driven analytics functions. 

We’ll explore a timely question from Melissa Milkewicz, VP of Global HR Operations & OE at McCormick & Company: 

“What best practices have you used around creating or strengthening HR data governance, and where are you on your journey from HR reporting to future-focused predictive analytics and insights? Any interesting platforms or tools you’d recommend?” 

This peer exchange will explore: 

• Proven frameworks for HR data governance that foster trust, accessibility, and responsible use 

• Organizational journeys from descriptive to predictive analytics—what’s working, and what’s still evolving 

• The expanding role of people analytics in shaping business decisions and workforce strategy 

• Tools and platforms enabling more scalable, ethical, and actionable workforce insights 

This session is designed for senior people analytics leaders and HR data strategists who are building next-gen analytics capabilities, embedding insights into operations, and driving enterprise impact. 

Bring your questions, share your experience, and leave with actionable next steps.