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Insights for the Modern HR Leader

Explore our latest research, strategic guides, and insights from the field designed to help you navigate the complexities of workforce transformation and build a more capable, data-driven HR function.

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November 26, 2025

"Human APIs": The Real Labyrinth of HR Transformation

Your data bottlenecks are often "Human APIs" aka people bridging the gaps in a fragmented, mistrustful culture. This article explores why technology alone fails to fix this and how a sociotechnical approach can rebuild both your systems and your trust.

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November 26, 2025

Breaking HR Data Silos: A Tech Leader’s Roadmap to an Integrated People Platform

Disconnected HR technology creates expensive data silos that stifle strategic decision-making and degrade the employee experience. To solve this, technology leaders must transition from reactive administrators to proactive architects, implementing a unified ecosystem that secures data quality and enables advanced analytics.
November 25, 2025

Leading HR into the AI Era: A CHRO’s Guide to Data-Driven People Strategy

The role of the CHRO has fundamentally shifted from policy administration to strategic business partnership. While organizations are investing heavily in HR technology, a significant gap remains.
November 24, 2025

Ikona Insights from PAWorld NYC

The vibe at People Analytics World NYC shifted from "what if" to "how to." The Ikona team had a fantastic week in NYC where we deployed our prototype AI interviewer to capture the key themes. Read on to learn about its data-driven insights plus my human perspective.
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White Papers & Frameworks

Download our in-depth research and practical guides designed to help you build a more capable, data-driven HR function.

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NEW WHITE PAPER

Wiring, Sensors, and Mechanisms (WSM)

As organizations shift from rigid hierarchies to agile networks, HR must evolve beyond the classic "People, Process, Technology" model. This white paper introduces WSM, a systems-based framework to re-architect HR for the AI era and build a truly responsive organization.

Redefine organizational 'wiring' to enable faster, adaptive decision-making.
Implement 'sensors' to capture real-time data on work, collaboration, and culture.
Design 'mechanisms' that translate insights from sensors into effective action.
Cover of the People Analytics Across Company Growth Stages white paper.

WHITE PAPER

People Analytics Across Company Growth Stages

As organizations scale, connecting workforce insights to business outcomes becomes a critical advantage. This white paper introduces a practical framework to help you build and evolve your people analytics capabilities as you grow, turning workforce data into measurable impact.

Avoid "people data debt" that hinders future agility.
Align analytics sophistication with your business needs at each growth stage.
Make insights accessible and actionable for leaders to drive real business outcomes.