The Numbers That Will Drive Your Year
Join SHRM's data gurus, Dr. Alex Alonso and Dr. Ragan Decker, for an exclusive look at their latest research. This interactive session explores critical trends shaping HR's future, including the State of the Workplace, Civility in the workplace, and the rise of Artificial Intelligence. Through thought-provoking discussions and data analysis, you'll gain a deeper understanding of these trends and their impact on your HR strategy. Leave empowered to leverage these insights for your organization's success.
James Atkinson
James Atkinson is the VP, Thought Leadership at SHRM, where he leads research teams uncovering key insights on the challenges and trends affecting HR and the workplace. James joined SHRM with more than 15 years of research, data, and product experience, having spent a decade in various leadership roles within the HR industry. Prior to SHRM, James was the Vice President of Data Products at Payscale, where he was responsible for the overall strategy, development, and delivery of data products for compensation professionals. He also spent 9 years at Gartner, finishing his tenure there as the Managing Vice President of Data Products for the HR research and advisory practice. Across his career, his teams have created award-winning research and data products for HR executives and their teams on topics including learning and development, total rewards, recruiting, talent management, HR strategy, HR technology, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. This work has been featured in top business journals and media outlets such as Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes.
James holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Ohio State University.
Ragan Decker, Ph.D.
Ragan Decker, Ph.D., SHRM-CP, is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist and Manager of Executive Network and Enterprise Research at SHRM. She designs and conducts strategic research to support SHRM’s mission as it relates to work, workers, and the workplace. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut and Graduate Certificates in Quantitative Research Methods and Occupational Health Psychology. Her work has been published in HR Magazine and People + Strategy as well as peer-reviewed journals such as Occupational Health Science, Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, and Annals of Work Exposure and Health.