Large enterprises are raising the bar on people analytics. Join leaders from Compass Group and Johnson & Johnson, moderated by WorkTech Advisory’s CEO Marilyn Pearson Hendricks, for practical ways to turn workforce data into decisions—align executives, build repeatable planning frameworks, and move from dashboards to real impact.
Conference: UNLEASH World
Date: October 21, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 3:25 PM CEST
Format: Fireside | Stage 5 – Talent
Overview
What does it take to turn people data into business decisions? This session provides a behind-the-scenes look at how large, complex enterprises integrate workforce planning and people analytics into their daily operations. Expect practical examples on moving from dashboard views to real decisions, aligning leaders around common goals, and building repeatable systems that support talent, process, and operational planning.
Speakers:
- Samuel Thayer — VP, People Operations & Analytics, Compass Group
- Antony Ebelle — Global Head of Digital Surgery Integration, Johnson & Johnson
Moderator:
- Marilyn Pearson Hendricks — CEO, WorkTech Advisory
Key Takeaways
- From dashboards to decisions
Translate analytics into clear actions that shape workforce and operating plans.
- Executive alignment that lasts
Win advocacy, reduce skepticism, and embed planning tools into real business rhythms.
- Scalable planning frameworks
Build capacity- and workforce-forecasting approaches that hold up across functions.
- Navigating tensions
Tackle competing stakeholder needs and turn doubt into direction with credible evidence.