HR in Review 28 – Raising HR Standards with David Simmonds

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About this Episode

In this HR in Review episode, Bill Banham talks with David Simmonds, Chairman of HCM Metrics, and the world’s first certified Lead Auditor for ISO 30414. They discuss human capital disclosures, the importance of HR standards globally, and how organisations can use data and reporting to make more informed people-focused decisions.

Guest: David Simmonds
David is the founder of HR Analytics Ltd and has helped businesses make data-driven decisions for over 20 years. He has worked with numerous global clients and was the first person to receive professional certification for ISO 30414 Human Capital Management reporting.

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  • How do you define human capital disclosures, and why are they important for organisations?
  • What are some of the biggest risks companies face if they don’t align their HR strategy with business goals?
  • What role do standards like ISO 30414 play in improving transparency in human capital management?
  • In your experience, what are the key components of a successful HR reporting strategy?
  • What trends have you seen in HR data analysis over the past few years?

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Podcast Host and Guests for this Edition

Host: Bill Banham
Bill Banham is Editor at HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast, Associate Editorial Director with HRreview, and co-organizer of such HR, Talent, and leadership-focused events as InnovateWork, Hacking HR Toronto, and DisruptHR London. Bill has interviewed inspiring leaders across the globe from such brands as NASA, the US Government, Simon Sinek, UPS, ADP, SAP, Salesforce, and the United Nations. Bill has 15+ years of experience in editorial, events management, marketing, SEO, advertising, business development, data management, research, and professional development.

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Guest: David Simmonds, Chairman of HCM Metrics
David is a recognised expert in HR data analytics and the first professional certified for ISO 30414 Human Capital Management reporting. He has worked with global companies to help them optimise their human capital strategies.

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