Listen "Tell Better HR Data Stories: The Mindset Shift You Need in 2025"
Episode Synopsis
HR was always meant to be a strategic partner to businesses, but it’s not always recognized that way.In this episode, Vanessa Brulotte speaks with Amy Mencarelli, Senior Director of People and Culture at Bloomerang, about how HR professionals can position themselves as key decision-makers by using data in meaningful, business-focused ways. Amy shares practical advice on how to track metrics and tell stories that spark action, presenting HR insights in a way leaders can use. Key takeaways:Tips for storytelling with data, not just reporting itWhy partnering with finance and IT elevates HR’s impactFree and creative ways to build influence without a budgetKey topics:(00:00) Introducing Amy Mencarelli(03:01) The mindset shift HR leadership needs(09:28) Volunteering and networking for career growth(15:02) Leveraging data and metrics in HR(18:37) Working with a limited budget in HR(22:00) Collaboration with AI, IT, and finance for HR analytics(27:06) How to refine your storytelling and presentation skillsKey links:Read BambooHR’s blog, “7 of the Most Useful HR Reports, According to HR Pros”: https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/most-useful-hr-reports-new-usersRead BambooHR’s blog, “The 29 Most Important HR Metrics You Need to Track”: https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/key-hr-metricsDownload BambooHR’s guide, “How to Analyze Data That Measures HR Impact: Free HR Report Checklist”: https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/analyze-data-hr-report-templateSubscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQwBambooHR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/Connect with Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymencarelli/
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